Chile vs Argentina Head-to-Head stats and numbers you need to know before Match 10 of the 2024 Copa America
The 2024 Copa America features a clash between two of South America's biggest teams as Chile take on Lionel Messi and Lionel Scaloni's Argentina side at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on Tuesday. Both teams have excellent players in their ranks and will want to win this game.
Chile have punched above their weight in Copa America games in the past and will face stiff competition in their group. The Chilean side rely heavily on Alexis Sanchez in international tournaments and will need their talisman to step up to the plate this week.
Argentina are in the midst of a purple patch and are the reigning World Cup and Copa America champions. Lionel Messi has yet to find the back of the net in the competition and will look to make his mark in this match.
Chile vs Argentina Head-to-Head stats
Argentina have an impressive historical record against Chile and have won 62 out of the 95 matches between the two teams. Chile have managed a paltry eight victories against Argentina and will look to improve their record in this fixture.
The previous meeting between the two teams took place in 2022 and ended in a 2-1 victory for Argentina. Chile were not at their best on the day and have a point to prove going into this game.
Chile form guide: D-W-L-W-L
Argentina form guide: W-W-W-W-W
Chile vs Argentina: Numbers you need to know before their 2024 Copa America encounter
Only eight players have made over 20 appearances for Chile in Copa America history, with four of these players included in the current squad. Claudio Bravo is the most experienced Chile player in the competition with 26 appearances and could equal Gary Medel for the highest number of appearances for Chile in the competition's history this week.
Since his debut, Lionel Messi has played in 35 of Argentina's 36 matches in the Copa America. The only match that Messi did not feature in during this run took place in 2016, when Argentina secured a 2-1 victory in a group game against Chile.
Since 2011, Argentina have suffered only two defeats in the Copa America - the fewest by any team that has played in more than one edition of the competition during this period. They have also picked up 18 victories - more than any other team in the competition.