Get three Argentina vs Brazil predictions and betting tips from our football expert before Wednesday’s World Cup qualification match which kicks off at 00:00 GMT (26/3/2025).
Argentina strengthened their position at the top of the CONMEBOL section with Friday’s 1-0 win away to Uruguay and they will be targeting another victory over third-placed Brazil whilst knowing that a point would be sufficient to guarantee them a berth at the 2026 World Cup.
Argentina vs Brazil Betting Tips
- Argentina to win @ 6/5 with bet365
- Julian Alvarez to score at any time @ 13/5 with bet365
- Vinicius Junior to be carded @ 11/10 with bet365
All odds are courtesy of bet365, correct at the time of publishing and subject to change.
Albiceleste can grab an early invite to the party
Argentina have been the dominant team in South American World Cup qualifying and can clinch a place at the finals by defeating Brazil at Estadio Monumental.
Lionel Scaloni’s side flew out of the traps – winning their opening four qualifiers – and are approaching matchday 14 at the top of the section, six points ahead of second-placed Ecuador and seven superior to third-placed Brazil.
One more point would make sure of qualification, but Argentina will be going all out for the win against a Brazilian team depleted by injuries and suspensions.
Brazil head coach Dorival Junior was pleased enough after Friday’s hard-fought 2-1 success at home to Colombia but it came at a cost with Alisson and Gerson suffering injuries and Bruno Guimaraes and Gabriel collecting yellow cards which triggered one-match suspensions.
Four enforced changes will have to be made by the away side and that should make life easier for Argentina to claim their 10th success of the campaign.
Argentina vs Brazil Tip 1: Argentina to win @ 6/5 with bet365 with bet365
Assured Alvarez may be tough to stop
Argentina’s attacking options have been reduced by the absences of Lionel Messi and Lautaro Martinez, but they have plenty of alternative attacking options, including Atletico Madrid forward Julian Alvarez, who looks a solid 13/5 shot to find the net.
Alvarez has had to show patience at club and international level but has been getting more regular football in his first season at Atletico and is their joint-top La Liga scorer with 11 goals in 28 appearances.
The 25-year-old has scored in two of Argentina’s last three home games and looks as likely as anyone to break Brazilian resistance.
Argentina vs Brazil Tip 2: Julian Alvarez to score at any time @ 13/5 with bet365 with bet365
Brazil’s talisman looks a strong card candidate
Vinicius Junior was Brazil’s goalscoring hero against Colombia but he could go through a more frustrating experience against Argentina and may struggle to keep his cool.
Some rough treatment could be in store for the Real Madrid player, who will probably be drawn into close contact with rugged central defenders Cristian Romero and Nicolas Otamendi.
Competing against physical defenders will be nothing new to the 24-year-old, but he has the additional challenge of performing in an especially hostile environment.
Vinicius Junior sits top of Real Madrid’s La Liga card count with eight, and another booking looks probable in the Argentinian capital.
Argentina vs Brazil Tip 3: Vinicius Junior to be carded @ 11/10 with bet365
