Argentina vs. Chile (Monday, 10.00pm)
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Argentina's Copa America campaign gets underway on Monday night with a stern test in the form of an opener against regional neighbours Chile at Rio de Janeiro's Estadio Nilton Santos.
Argentina come into this tournament on the back of an unbeaten run that stretches all the way back to 2019. However, the national team have not managed to win the Copa America since 1993, almost thirty years ago.
We say: Argentina 1-0 Chile
In what will be a tough opening test for both of these nations, viewers will likely be in for a cagey 90 minutes of football. We think Argentina will edge this one, but it will be by narrow margins.
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Paraguay vs. Bolivia (Tuesday, 1.00am)
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In the first game of their Copa America campaign, Paraguay and Bolivia square off on Tuesday in Goiania.
With heavily-fancied sides Argentina and Uruguay both sharing the group, these two teams will likely find themselves battling with each other and Chile for the final two qualification spots if they are to reach the quarter-finals, making the opening game crucial.
We say: Paraguay 2-1 Bolivia
In what will be a crucial game in deciding who takes pole position to qualify for the final eight, we see Paraguay having the narrow edge on Tuesday.
While Moreno poses a major threat, La Albirroja possess quality all over the pitch, and they should have enough to get over the line.
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> How Paraguay could line up against Bolivia
Barney Corkhill
