The Argentina men's national team will play its final home World Cup qualifier on Friday night when the already-qualified Albiceleste host Venezuela on Matchday 17. Lionel Messi and company enter the match as the heavy favorites, while the Vinotinto are dead last in Conmebol with a 3-1-12 record. Argentina are in second with a 10-5-0 record with 35 points.
Here's our storylines, how you can watch the match and more:
How to watch and odds
- Date: Friday, March 25 | Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
- Location: La Bombonera -- Buenos Aires, Argentina
- TV: Fubo Sports Network | Live stream: fuboTV (Try for free)
- Odds: Argentina -700; Draw +525; Venezuela +2000 (via Caesars Sportsbook)
Storylines
Argentina: Just looking to remain undefeated, there is no pressure on Argentina. They are in a good run, full of confidence and with young talent really stepping up. This match is an interesting one for Argentina, because there is a chance to give those kids some minutes here. Some really young players are in the squad like Luka Romero, Matias Soule and River Plate sensation Julian Alvarez. While the big names will likely start, don't be shocked to see a fair share of youngsters play.
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Venezuela: Nothing to play for here but pride. The Vinotinto, to their credit, do have some really quality young players, but this is a veteran-led team with the likes of Salomon Rondon and Josef Martinez. They have some young players to watch like Yerson Chacon of Deportivo Tachira and Yangel Herrera of Espanyol, but the team would be better served playing younger players and aiming for progression.
Prediction
At Boca Juniors' storied ground, Argentina dominate from start to finish to remain undefeated in qualifying. Pick: Argentina 3, Venezuela 0
