Argentina will play with New Zealand in the fifth round of the OI-2020. Who will make it to the playoffs?
Argentina
Before the final round of the group stage, Argentina is located outside the playoff zone, in fifth place with four points. Interestingly, they were scored in the first two matches, in which the Argentines played 1-1 with Spain and beat Japan 2-1. But in the next two games, it was not possible to get at least one scoring point - defeats from Australia 2:5 and India 1:3.
New Zealand
New Zealand had the same results, only they happened in a slightly different sequence. First there was a defeat by India (2-3), then a victory over Spain (4-3), followed by a draw with Japan (2-2), and in the fourth round a defeat by the Australian national team (2-4). Before the last round of the group stage New Zealand closes the four teams entering the playoffs, so it will have enough of a draw to continue participating in the Olympics.
Statistics and figures:
- Argentina has only one victory in four matches;
- New Zealand won in one match out of four;
- Argentina has won against New Zealand in four of the last five games.
Forecast
Argentina has recently been playing confidently with New Zealand, mostly winning. And then there is also a situation that only a victory will suit. Therefore, starting from the form of the national teams and their motivation, I bet on the success of the Argentines.