Argentina vs Brazil Prediction, Lineups & Betting Tips: Raphinha backed at 12/1

South American giants Argentina and Brazil clash at the Estadio Monumental in the early hours of Wednesday morning (12am UK time) in an important 2026 World Cup qualifier, which can be viewed on Premier Sports for subscribers.

World Cup holders Argentina lead the CONMEBOL qualifying table with 28 points from 13 games, seven points ahead of Brazil down in third spot.

Recent meetings between these rivals have been tight, low-scoring contests. Each of the last seven games has featured under 2.5 goals, and six of those saw just one goal or fewer.

Several key attacking players are missing this time around - including Lionel Messi, Lautaro Martinez, Paulo Dybala, Giovani Lo Celso, and Neymar - which could make goals hard to come by again. However, if anyone is likely to get on the scoresheet, its Raphinha who looks a strong contender at 9/2 with 7Bet to score anytime.

The Brazilian winger has been in outstanding form this season, racking up 47 goal contributions in 42 appearances for Barcelona, including 27 goals across all competitions.

On top of that, he's scored four goals in his last four appearances for Brazil, most recently in Friday's 2-1 win against Colombia.

I'm also backing Raphinha to open the scoring in Buenos Aires, with 7Bet offering huge odds of 12/1 for this outcome.

It’s a bet that’s landed in three of his last four appearances for both club and country; and three of his last four for Brazil since mid-October.

Argentina vs Brazil Lineups

Check out the Argentina vs Brazil lineups which will be available to view in the graphic below approximately one hour before kick-off.