Even before the team reached the semi-final stage, Argentina was one of the candidates to take home this Copa América edition. But after taking a closer look at their record when facing their fellow semi-finalist Paraguay, Argentina's chances of making it to the big game have increased considerably.
Being two of the most important teams in South America, Argentina and Paraguay have played each other 90 times. La Albiceleste has won 47 games, drawing 27 and leaving La Albirroja with just fourteen wins. When it comes to goals scored, Argentina has netted the ball against the tough Paraguayan defense 183 times, with Los Guaraniés scoring 95 goals against the Argentineans.
When you consider Copa América games only, things get a lot worse for the Paraguayans. These two teams have played each other 23 times, with La Albiceleste winning eighteen of those matches, adding five more draws to that tally. In other words, Paraguay has never defeated Argentina in a Copa América clash. When it comes to goals scored, Argentina evidently has the edge, with 68 goals scored and only 20 goals conceded.
A statistical analysis of this match would not be complete if you don't include Lionel Messi's goal scoring record against Paraguay. When facing Los Guaraníes,the Argentine has scored four times, three of those coming in the 2014 World Cup Qualifiers, and one more during the group stage of this competition.
MATCHDAY! Argentina-Paraguay, semi-final Copa América, kick-off 20:30 local time (1.30 CET) #chile2015 pic.twitter.com/QF2eZl1Flf
— MESSISTATS (@MessiStats) June 30, 2015
If stats have a say in this Copa América matchup, Argentina should have no problem making it through to the final match. But Paraguay will have the final say on this matter.
Match details, result and original broadcast info
Argentina 6 - 1 Paraguay
June 30, 2015 7:30pmEstadio Municipal Alcaldesa Ester Roa Rebolledo (Concepción)This match has ended. Below are the original Live broadcast details for this match.
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