Argentina-Bosnia-Herzegovina preview - World Cup 2014

Argentina-Bosnia-Herzegovina preview - World Cup 2014

Title favourties Argentina and their global football icon Lionel Messi will kick-start their World Cup 2014 campaign against debutants Bosnia-Herzegovina. Every identifiable indicator suggests an Argentina win. But as we saw in the Uruguay-Costa Rica match, football is still capable of springing up surprises.

Argentina-Bosnia-Herzegovina Preview

Argentina was the best team in the South American world cup qualifying rounds. They arguably have the best attack in the tournament. While their defence is not as illustrious as their attack, it still is a tough unit capable of weathering most kinds of attacking storms. Still, Argentina coach Alejandro Sabella expects their strikers to do the job. An early lead is almost mandatory from an attack of this quality.

This is the first world cup for the young Bosnian nation.  They fancy their chances of qualification to the next round, from a group that comprises Nigeria and Iran too. A good start against Argentina will do wonders to their confidence. They can play fearlessly as all the pressure will be on the Argentine stars.

Argentina will look forward to produce a dazzling display of short passes, sublime dribbling and sharp shooting. Bosnia is likely to sit back and wait for the opportune moment to surge ahead.

Players

Gonzalo Higuaín is suffering from an ankle injury and is unlikely to start. Ángel di María and Sergio Agüero will feature in the attack along with Messi.

Bosnia’s star striker Edin Džeko is not fully fit, but he is expected to play. They are certainly not a one-man army. Miralem Pjanić and Vedad Ibisevic are proven performers in the European leagues. If they can bring their league form to the world stage, Argentina will be in for a rude awakening.

Argentina-Bosnia-Herzegovina Prediction

That is unlikely to happen though. A lot will depend on how Messi plays. If he does at least half of what he is expected to do, Argentina will come out victorious.

Argentina 1.36 @ Bet365

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