Paraguay will host Argentina this Thursday at 11:30 pm (mainland Portugal time) at the Estadio Defensores del Chaco in Asunción as they enter the 11th round of South American World Cup qualifiers.
Paraguay currently stands sixth with 13 points after ten games, recording three wins, four draws, and three losses. Their defensive record is strong, conceding only four goals, but with only four goals scored, they have one of the lowest outputs in the qualifiers.
In recent matches, Paraguay secured a 0-0 draw against Ecuador and a 2-1 win over Venezuela. At home, they’ve posted three wins, one draw, and a single loss to Colombia. Their 2024 record includes three wins, four losses, and three draws.
Argentina leads the standings with 22 points from seven wins, one draw, and two losses. They have the most potent offense in the competition, scoring 19 goals and conceding only five.
Recently, Argentina drew 1-1 with Venezuela and achieved a dominant 6-0 win over Bolivia at home. Away from home, they have been strong, with only one loss in five matches (1-2 against Colombia), one draw, and three wins.
Argentina’s 2024 record boasts 13 wins, one loss, and one draw, including their Copa América triumph in July. In recent head-to-heads, Argentina is unbeaten in their last five games against Paraguay, with two wins. In Paraguay, however, Argentina has recorded two draws and one win in their last three visits, following two prior defeats.
In the last 17 World Cup 2026 qualifiers, Paraguay has only had four matches where both teams scored, highlighting their defensive consistency. Similarly, Argentina has kept a clean sheet in 12 of their last 19 qualifiers at this level.
Prediction
Argentina has been formidable in away games, with eight consecutive wins in the World Cup 2026 qualifiers. Paraguay, on the other hand, has faced challenges at home, with four straight losses and 12 goals conceded.
Prediction: Paraguay 0 – 2 Argentina
