Portugal vs Argentina Lineup Predictions, Date Time , Preview, TV Schedule

The world cup runner ups will take on Portugal in an international friendly match which will be played at Old Trafford, the fans expect to welcome Cristiano Ronaldo as he returns Old Trafford after a long time. The match will see the three best players of the world play at a same time as Premier League’s top goal scorer so far this season Sergio Aguero joins Messi for Argentina as they take on Portugal in an international friendly match.

Portugal vs Argentina Preview

The match which will be played in a neutral venue at Old Trafford is highly anticipated as it is Cristiano Ronaldo vs Lional Messis show down. Either teams share a common background in their recent matches wining three of their five matches and loosing two. Portugal last played against Armenia in the Euro 2016 qualification where Ronaldo found the net in their 1-0 victory. Similarly Argentina comes with a 201 victory over Croatia in an international friendly as Ansaldi’s second half score ensured a come back in the game for Argentina before Lionel Messi sealed the victory in 57th minute of the game. The last time these two met was in a friendly match back in February, 2011 where Cristiano Ronaldo and Messi both got a goal in their name, however a goal from Angel di Maria remained the only difference in the match as Argentina won Portugal in a match played at Stade de Geneve, Carouge, Switzerland.

While the news floods with Cristiano’s nick name over Messi, Ronaldo plans to make a peace talk with the 27 years old Argentine before the old Trafford clash, however the contradicts may suggest a high profile heated match despite being a neutral venue friendly.

Lineup and Prediction

The high profile friendly match feature a strong teams from both side, the predicted starting lineup of the team is:

Portugal – Patrico(GK), Bosingwa, Carvalho, Guerreiro, Pepe, Nani, Tiago, Quaresma, Moutinho, Postiga, Ronaldo

Argentina – Romero(GK), Zabaleta, Silva, Fazio, Vergini ; Pereyra, Perez, Mascherano, di Maria, Messi, Aguero

Predictions – Cristiano Roandlo may have a great fan support and Portugal may feel like a home when their hero plays back at the Old Trafford. Portugal will certainly enjoy the advantage of the crowd, however Argentina’s attack with Aguero, Messi and Di Maria will be the beast to defend. Givemegoal.com expect the match to be 2-1 in Argentina’s favor.

Time and TV Schedule

The match is scheduled for November 18, 2014,  19:45 Pm, UK Time(GMT Time)

Portugal Time –  November 18, 2014,  19:45 Pm, (GMT Time)

Argentina Time – November 18, 2014, 16:45 Pm, (GMT -3)

Nepal Time – November 19. 2014, 1:30 Am, (GMT +5:45)

India Time –  November 19, 2014,  1:50 Am, (GMT +5:30)

Spain Time –  November 18, 2014,  20:45 Pm, UK Time(GMT +1)

TV Schedules – The match will be given live in different televisions around the world and in Portugal, Spain, USA and Argentina.