The Flying Eagles of Nigeria will lock horns with the Albiceleste of Argentina in the round of 16 of the Under-20 FIFA World Cup on Wednesday, Soccernet.ng reports.
Match details
- Fixture: Argentina U20 vs Nigeria U20
- Venue: Estadio Nacional Julio Martinez Pradanos, Chile
- Kick-off: Wednesday, 20:30 local time
- Competition: 2025 FIFA Under-20 World Cup Round of 16
It promises to be an enthralling encounter between both countries, as in the previous meetings between the two sides, they both have one win apiece.
The first time was in 2005, in the final of the competition, and Argentina emerged victorious in that one, grabbing a 2-1 win.
Then, during the last edition in 2023, the Flying Eagles, led by Aliyu Zubairu claimed a hard-fought 2-0 win over the Albiceleste in the round of 16.
Road To The Round of 16
Both teams had contrasting fortunes from the group stage, with Nigeria qualifying for the knockout stages by virtue of being one of the best third-placed teams.
They managed four points after losing 1-0 to Norway, defeating Saudi Arabia 3-2, and grinding out a 1-1 draw against Colombia.
Argentina, on the other hand, had a flawless run to the knockout stages. They beat Cuba 3-1, saw off Australia 4-1, and claimed a 1-0 win over Italy in their final group games.
Where To Watch Argentina U20 vs Nigeria U20
The game between Argetina and Nigeria won’t be on terrestrial television in Nigeria. However, you can catch the game on DStv, StarTimes, Sporty TV, FIFA+, and beIN SPORTS.
Predictions
One thing that is sure is that it will be an intense game. Both teams like to put the ball on the turf, make combination plays, and press their opponents.
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Argentina will likely have the support of the home crowd, as they are in Chile, which is also in South America.
Although they have not scored a lot of goals in the tournament, Coach Aliyu Zubairu’s team actually create a lot of chances, and take a lot of shots, albeit their profligacy has been the issue.
Going into the fixture, Argentina have the momentum, having won all their games so far. But the Flying Eagles are yet to hit their best, and we can’t tell if they will reach that point.
Both teams have shown that they can actually score and concede goals, so odds are on them to both concede. However, Argentina might just edge it slightly. So a 2-1 result might suffice after 90 minutes.