Angola vs Argentina Predictions - Argentina set to cruise to an easy victory

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Argentina have strong recent away performances, with Messi leading.
Angola have one win in last five matches.
Argentina predicted to win 3-0 against Angola.

Argentina have been in excellent form away from home lately (Getty Images)

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Angola vs Argentina Predictions

Angola vs Argentina Predictions
Head to Head
Angola Form
Angola Team News & Injuries
Argentina Form
Argentina Team News & Injuries
Verdict

Angola have struggled to win their matches in recent months. Argentina had troubles qualifying for the FIFA World Cup finals, finishing first in the South American table. Argentina are predicted to win to nil.

Angola have won 2 of their last 5 home fixtures.
Angola have scored 7 goals in 5 home games.
Angola have conceded 5 goals in 5 home matches.
Argentina have won 4 of their last 5 away fixtures.
Argentina have scored 9 goals in 5 away matches.
Argentina have conceded 1 goal in 5 away games.

Head to Head

Argentina defeated Angola 2-0 in 2006 in their only meeting.

Angola Form

Angola did not have much success in their FIFA World Cup qualifiers in October, drawing 2-2 with Eswatini and 0-0 with Cameroon.

Before that, Angola had mixed results in their World Cup qualifying matches in September, losing 1-0 to Libya before beating Mauritius 3-1.

The Palancas Negras have secured one victory in their last five fixtures, including two losses and two draws. They scored six goals and conceded six.

Angola have won two of their last five home games, including two defeats and one draw. They scored seven goals and conceded five.

Angola have not been at their best in recent outings and face a daunting task of trying to beat Argentina, led by Lionel Messi, on Friday.

Angola Team News & Injuries

Goalkeepers: Neblú, Hugo Marques, Agostinho, DominiqueDefenders: K. Gaspar, David Carmo, Alexandre, Clinton Mata, Rui Modesto, Buatu, Tó Carneiro, Nurio Fortuna

Midfielders: Fredy, Domingos, Maestro, Megue, Beni Mukendi, Show, Keliano, Mário

Forwards: Zito Luvumbo, Mbala Nzola, Gelson Dala, Mabululu, Ary Papel, Milson, Manuel Benson, Randy Nteka, Chico Banza, Zine

Argentina Form

Argentina won their international friendlies in October without conceding a goal, edging Venezuela 1-0 before thrashing Puerto Rico 6-0.

Before that, Argentina defeated Venezuela 3-0 and Ecuador in their last two FIFA World Cup qualifiers.

La Albiceleste have won three of their last five fixtures, including one defeat and one draw. They scored 11 goals and conceded two at the back.

Argentina have won four of their last five away games, including one defeat. They scored nine goals and conceded one.

Argentina have been in excellent touch, winning seven of their last nine matches, and they will fancy their chances against a lacklustre Angolan side that is struggling to win lately.

Argentina Team News & Injuries

Julian Alvarez, Nahuel Molina and Giuliano Simeone of Atletico Madrid have not been included in the squad after failing to complete the procedures for the yellow fever vaccine.

Lionel Messi was on the substitutes' bench the last time Argentina faced Angola in 2006.

Goalkeepers: Gerónimo Rulli, Walter Benítez

Defenders: Juan Foyth, Cristian Romero, Nicolás Otamendi, Marcos Senesi, Nicolás Tagliafico, Valentín Barco, Kevin Mac Allister

Midfielders: Alexis Mac Allister, Rodrigo De Paul, Giovani Lo Celso, Thiago Almada, Máximo Perrone, Nicolás Paz, Leandro Paredes, Emiliano Buendía

Forwards: Lionel Messi, Lautaro Martínez, Nicolás González, José Manuel López, Gianluca Prestianni, Joaquín Panichelli