Argentina vs South Africa – Group Stage – Preview & Prediction | 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup
THE FACTS
When is Argentina vs South Africa on and what time does it start? Argentina vs South Africa will take place on Friday 28th July, 2023 – 01:00 (UK)
Where is Argentina vs South Africa taking place? Argentina vs South Africa will take place at Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin, New Zealand.
Where can I get tickets for Argentina vs South Africa? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Argentina vs South Africa
What channel is Argentina vs South Africa on in the UK? Argentina vs South Africa will be televised live on ITV1
Where can I stream Argentina vs South Africa in the UK? Argentina vs South Africa can be streamed on ITVX
THE LOWDOWN
ARGENTINA
- Argentina’s winless streak at the FIFA Women’s World Cup throughout their history was extended to ten games in their opening match of the 2023 tournament, losing 1-0 to Italy after conceding late on.
- Following the first round of fixtures, they are the only side in Group G not to have scored, so the pressure is on them here to improve from an attacking perspective.
SOUTH AFRICA
- African champions South Africa drew everyone’s attention when took the lead against Sweden early on in the second half through Hildah Magaia, but ‘Banyana Banyana’ couldn’t hang on to their advantage as Sweden drew level before breaking South African hearts with a 90th minute winner.
- Goalscorer Magaia was forced off the pitch after taking a heavy knock and is doubtful to feature in this second group match, with her replacement Gabriela Salgado a contender to play from the start this time.
THE TEAM NEWS
ARGENTINA
PREDICTED XI (4-2-3-1): Correa; Braun, Mayorga, Cometti, Stabile; Falfan, Benitez; Rodriguez, Banini, Bonsegundo; Gramaglia
UNAVAILABLE:
QUESTIONABLE:
SOUTH AFRICA
PREDICTED XI (4-4-2): Swart; Ramalepe, Mbane, Gamede, Holweni; Seoposenwe, Jane, Biyana, Salgado; Kgatlana, Motlhalo
UNAVAILABLE:
QUESTIONABLE: Magaia (Injured)
THE KEY STATS
- Argentina are facing African opposition in a FIFA Women’s World Cup match for the first time.
- Against Italy, Argentina’s Vanina Correa became the oldest goalkeeper to ever have played in FIFA Women’s World Cup history at the age of 39 years and 344 days.
- Each of Argentina’s five goals at the finals have been scored in the second half. Their earliest goal was scored by Eva González in the 60th minute of their 6-1 defeat against England in 2007.
- South Africa are aiming to win their first FIFA Women’s World Cup match having lost their first four fixtures in the tournament.
- This is South Africa’s first FIFA Women’s World Cup match against South American opposition.
- South Africa have scored the first goal in two of their previous four FIFA Women’s World Cup matches.
THE PREDICTION
Despite ending up on the losing side, South Africa showed that they can fight against the best of them in this competition and should be afforded significantly more possession and opportunities to show what they can do here against Argentina. It’s just not clicking yet for Argentina and that lack of cutting edge shown in their opening fixture could end up costing them once again vs ‘Banyana Banyana’. Utilise the draw no bet market for extra security and back South Africa to win a FIFA Women’s World Cup game for the first time ever.
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