| Angola wins | Draw | Argentina wins |
|---|---|---|
| 16 | 7.3 | 1.168 |
| Angola | Argentina |
|---|---|
All Competitions | All Competitions |
LAST GAME: | LAST GAME: |
Event Details
- Date and Time: Friday, November 14, 2025, 11:00 AM EST
- Venue: Estádio 11 de Novembro, Angola
- Competition: Friendly
| Odds via 20Bet | |
| Angola vs Argentina | Friday, November 14, 2025, 11:00 AM EST |
| Angola odds | +1300 |
| Argentina odds | -556 |
| Draw | +520 |
| Over/Under | Total 2.5: -170/+122 |
| Betting Bonus | Up to 100 $/€ |
Angola vs Argentina Preview and Team News
Angola Team News
The single most important piece of information heading into this match is the status of the head coach.
Pedro Gonçalves, the Portuguese manager who led Angola to a historic quarterfinal run at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (played in 2024) and lifted the 2025 COSAFA Cup, has left his post.
As of late September 2025, Gonçalves parted ways with the Angolan federation and has since been appointed as the new head coach of Tanzanian champions Yanga SC. The main reason was unexpectedly poor results in the World Cup qualification, where Angola struggled to score enough goals and earn enough victories to compete for first place in the group.
Gonçalves was the architect of the team’s modern identity. He transformed them from a talented but chaotic side into one of Africa’s most disciplined and resilient defensive units. His system, a pragmatic 4-4-1-1, focused on a compact low block, with counterattacks launched through dynamic wingers. However, their positional attacks against weaker opponents sometimes were ineffective.
In Gonçalves’ place, Angola’s soccer federation has appointed experienced Frenchman Patrice Beaumelle. Beaumelle, a former head coach of the Ivory Coast and assistant with Morocco and Zambia, is a respected coach with deep experience in African soccer.
The Palancas Negras squad still have talent. The attacking onus falls almost entirely on Zito Luvumbo, the pacy and skillful Cagliari winger. The team’s one true game-breaker, he’s supported by veteran attackers like Gelson Dala and Mabululu. The defense is anchored by European-based talent, including Kialonda Gaspar (Lecce) and David Carmo (Olympiacos).
Angola’s World Cup qualifying campaign finished with draws, including a 2-2 result against Eswatini and 0-0 with Cameroon.
They win or draw matches not by outplaying opponents, but by dragging them into a low-tempo, physical battle.
Angola predicted lineup vs Argentina (4-3-3): Marques; Mata, Gaspar, Carmo, Tó Carneiro; Show, Fredy, Maestro; Gilberto, Mabululu, Luvumbo.
Argentina Team News
Lionel Scaloni’s men continue to progress, having secured the Copa América 2024 title alongside their World Cup 2022 victory. La Albiceleste have finished first in their qualification group and are using this friendly to keep the players sharp and integrate younger talents.
The first-team squad have traveled to Luanda, including 38-year-old captain Lionel Messi. However, it’s widely expected that Scaloni will heavily rotate his side. Messi may see limited minutes, with the attacking focus shifting to the world-class duo of Lautaro Martínez and Julián Álvarez. This match provides a good opportunity for players like Alejandro Garnacho or Nicolás Paz.
Lionel Scaloni’s 4-3-3 system is built on total possession, fluid midfield movement, and high pressing. The midfield line with Enzo Fernández, Alexis Mac Allister, and Rodrigo De Paul is arguably the best in international soccer, capable of penetrating defensive blocks.
Their recent form has been dominant, as expected. A 6-0 demolition of Puerto Rico and a 1-0 win over Venezuela in friendlies serve as templates for what to expect in this game. They did suffer a 0-1 loss to Ecuador in Quito, but that result was largely a product of high altitude and a hyper-physical opponent, conditions they won’t face in Luanda.
The team’s strength lies in their overwhelming technical superiority and cohesion. Every player understands their role. However, there’s a tendency in low-level friendlies to play at a slower tempo, sometimes struggling for the first goal against a packed defense.
Argentina predicted lineup vs Angola (4-3-3): E. Martínez; Montiel, Romero, Otamendi, N.Gonzalez; De Paul, Paredes, Mac Allister; Messi, L. Martínez, Garnacho.
Angola vs Argentina Prediction
- Pick: Total Under 4
- Odds: -417 (20Bet)
- Score prediction: Angola 0-2 Argentina
Patrice Beaumelle is a pragmatist. He knows he can’t compete with Argentina in an open game. Therefore, his focus will be on maintaining defensive shape and compactness, as well as limiting space between the lines. He’ll instruct his team to sit in a low 4-5-1 block as long as possible. This will make Argentina’s task more difficult. Scaloni’s side will face a packed defense and will need to break it down.
La Albiceleste‘s technical superiority is overwhelming, and they’ll almost certainly win, but this looks more like a 2-0 or 3-0 victory rather than a crushing blowout. Angola’s attack, centered on an isolated Zito Luvumbo, will likely create no more than one or two half-chances on the counterattacks.
Angola vs Argentina Prediction, Betting Tip
- Pick: Argentina to Win to Nil
- Odds: -139 (20Bet)
Argentina’s defense is world-class. Angola’s primary focus, meanwhile, will be defending, not attacking. They’ll likely commit very few players forward, leaving their lone striker isolated. La Albiceleste are expected to dominate possession (more than 75-80%) and win the match comfortably without Emiliano Martínez facing any big threats.
Angola vs Argentina Where to Watch (USA, Canada)
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