Outright Odds: 9/1
Group C Winners: 5/4
Following a dismal World Cup four years ago which saw first round elimination, Argentina will look to make a serious impact at this years finals. Again, they enter as one of the favourites to win the tournament but there are still doubts as to whether they can compete with great rivals Brazil when it really matters.
Argentina were the first side to qualify from the pool of South American teams vying for a place in Germany, although a defeat to Uruguay in the final match saw them finish second on goal difference to Brazil. Argentina managed to beat Brazil 3-1 at home but lost by the same score earlier on in qualifying.
However, a single win against the Brazilians does not cover up the fact they were beaten in consecutive summers in the Copa America and were soundly thrashed 4-1 in last years Confederations Cup. They are a side with plenty to prove if they are to emerge from the shadow of their more successful South America neighbours.
Manager Jose Pekerman, a former taxi-driver after his own playing career finished, has made plenty of changes following old boss Marcelo Bielsas departure and has slowly...
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