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Argentina Women vs South Africa Women Predictions - La Albiceleste to Bounce Back in Women’s World Cup

Ralph Staniforth

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Last updated: 26 Jul 2023

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Argentina Women vs South Africa Women predictions for Friday’s Women’s World Cup match
The fixture is being played at Forsyth Barr Stadium (02:00 SAST)
Argentina have won 5 of their last 7 matches

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Argentina have seen over 2.5 goals in 2 of their last 3 matches (Getty Images)

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Argentina have won a lot of recent matches and South Africa are out of form. Both sides hit the net often and there is value on a La Albiceleste win with over 2.5 goals.

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Head-to-Head
Argentina Women Form
Argentina Women Team News
South Africa Women Form
South Africa Women Team News

Argentina have won 5 of their last 7 matches
Argentina have seen over 2.5 goals in 2 of their last 3 matches
South Africa have lost 3 of their last 4 matches
South Africa have seen over 2.5 goals in 3 of their last 4 matches

Head-to-Head

This will be the first-ever meeting between Argentina and South Africa.

Argentina Women Form

Argentina lost 1-0 against Italy in their first World Cup match. La Albiceleste had 5-12 shots and conceded in the 87th minute.

It was Argentina’s first defeat in three following wins against Peru (4-0) and Venezuela (3-0).

La Albiceleste are unbeaten in six of their last seven matches and have scored 15 goals in this run.

Argentina Women Team News

Goalkeepers: Vanina Correa, Lara Esponda, Abigail Chaves

Defenders: Adriana Sachs, Eliana Stabile, Julieta Cruz, Aldana Cometti, Sophia Braun, Miriam Mayorga, Gabriela Chavez

Midfielders: Vanesa Santana, Romina Nunez, Daiana Falfan, Dalila Ippolito, Lorena Benítez, Camila Gomez Ares, Estefania Banini

Forwards: Paulina Gramaglia, Yamila Rodriguez, Florencia Bonsegundo,

Mariana Larroquette, Chiara Singarella. Erica Lonigro

Striker Yamila Rodriguez could be recalled in attack.

South Africa Women Form

South Africa fell to an opening round defeat against Sweden (2-1) in the World Cup. Hildah Magaia opened the scoring after half time before Banyana Banyana allowed 69% possession and conceded two late goals.

The victory followed a win against Costa Rica (2-0) and losses against Botswana (5-0) and Serbia (3-2).

South Africa Women Team News

Goalkeepers: Andile Dlamini, Kaylin Swart, Kebotseng Moletsane

Defenders: Karabo Dhlamini, Fikile Magama, Lebohang Ramalepe, Tiisetso Makhubela, Noko Matlou, Bambanani Mbane, Bongeka Gamede

Midfielders: Refiloe Jane, Sibulele Holweni, Linda Motlhalo, Kholosa Biyana, Nomvula Kgoale, Robyn Moodaly

Forwards: Gabriela Salgado, Noxolo Cesane, Jermaine Seoposenwe, Melinda Kgadiete, Hildah Magaia, Wendy Shongwe, Thembi Kgatlana

Forward Hildah Magaia is doubtful after coming off with injury against Sweden.

Verdict

Argentina Women v South Africa Women

Argentina are solid and can notch a first Group G victory against a leaky South African side. The nations have seen plenty of recent high-scoring results and over 2.5 goals is also likely.

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