Chile vs Argentina (06-06-2025) – Preview, Head to Head Stats, Prediction and Betting Tips.

Argentina head to Santiago already assured of their place at the 2026 World Cup, while Chile face an uphill battle to keep their faint qualifying hopes alive in this crucial South American clash.

Team Form

Chile’s campaign has been nothing short of chaotic. With only two wins from 14 games, they sit rock bottom of the CONMEBOL World Cup qualifying standings. Their 10-point haul is a bleak reflection of a side that has failed to build any kind of rhythm or momentum. A run of just one defeat in their last four offers minor encouragement, but with just four matches left, they remain five points off even a playoff spot.

Argentina, on the other hand, are cruising. Lionel Scaloni’s men have dominated the qualifying cycle, racking up 11 wins from 14 matches while scoring 26 goals and conceding just eight. Their 4–1 dismantling of Brazil last time out only underlined the gulf in class between the world champions and their regional rivals.

Stats and Trends

Chile have managed just nine goals across their 14  world cup qualifiers, the fewest in the group, while shipping 21 at the other end. This blunt attack combined with a porous defence has been a recipe for disaster. They have also failed to beat Argentina in any of their last seven meetings, and with only eight wins in 97 all-time matchups, history offers little hope of an upset.

Argentina’s form speaks for itself. They’ve kept clean sheets in over half their qualifiers and average nearly two goals per game. They also have a habit of maintaining control even when rotating their lineup — a testament to the depth and balance Scaloni has cultivated in his squad.

Injuries and Players to Watch

Chile’s ageing spine, once the backbone of their golden generation, has struggled to adapt as younger talents fail to emerge with similar impact. With no standout attacking outlet and a midfield unable to keep pace with top-tier opposition, the hosts are desperate for a spark.

Argentina will be without Alexis Mac Allister due to injury, but his absence opens the door for fresh faces. Valentin Barco has earned plaudits for his form at Strasbourg and could feature off the bench, while Enzo Barrenechea returns to the fold after a promising club season. Scaloni has also included several domestic league standouts like Franco Mastantuono and Mariano Troilo, a sign that Argentina can afford to experiment without lowering their standards.

Even with Lionel Messi’s reduced involvement, Argentina’s system and squad cohesion remain firmly intact.

Prediction

This fixture looks heavily tilted in favour of the visitors. While Argentina have the luxury of rotation, their structure and discipline rarely falter. Chile, lacking creativity and confidence, are unlikely to find much joy against a side that has conceded fewer than one goal every two matches.

Unless something extraordinary happens in Santiago, expect Argentina to take another step towards a perfect campaign. A narrow win feels likely, with a 1–0 straight win result favouring the Albiceleste as Chile’s World Cup dream continues to fade.