Argentina vs Colombia preview

Argentina vs Colombia- Copa America 2011- Group A

After only managing a draw against lowly Bolivia in their opening game, Argentina will look to produce a better performance when they clash against Colombia in their second fixture. Bet on Argentina vs Colombia at Bet365 after reading our betting preview at Sportsbookie.com.

Argentina were saved the blushes against Bolivia by Sergio Agueros beautiful second half volley. The Bolivians were more than a match for the Argentines that day and the Albicelestes underperforming upfront trio of Messi, Lavezzi and Tevez came in for special criticism. But coach Sergio Batista has said that he will keep faith with his charges and is unlikely to ring in the changes for this game. This means that Aguero, despite his man of the match performance for his side against the Bolivians, is likely to stay on the bench.

Argentina form- last five games- most recent first- Argentina scorers in brackets-

Argentina 1-1 Bolivia ( Sergio Aguero) Argentina 4-0 Albania ( Lavezzi, Messi, Aguero, Tevez) Poland 2-1 Argentina ( Ruben) Nigeria 4-1 Argentina ( Boselli) Argentina 4-2 Paraguay ( Hauche*2, Fernandez, Perez)

Colombia lead Group A after a 1-0 win over Costa Rica in their opening game. Adrian Ramos goal on the stroke of half time was enough to give them three precious points at the final whistle. A favourable result against the Albicelestes will all but guarantee Colombias passage into the last eight of this tournament.

Colombia form- last five games- most recent first- Colombia scorers in brackets

Colombia 1-0 Costa Rica ( Adrian Ramos) Colombia 2-0 Senegal (Aguilar, Martinez) Chile 2-0 Colombia Ecuador 0-2 Colombia ( Guarin, Falcao) Spain 1-0 Colombia

Verdict:- Argentina, on paper, are better than the Colombians. But big names, as the Albicelestes themselves showed in the tournament opener, do not guarantee a win.

Argentina 2-1 Colombia ( Messi, Tevez/ Falcao)

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