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Sports Mole previews Friday's World Cup Qualifying clash between Brazil and Chile, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Sep 2, 13:40
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Chile vs. Argentina: Head-to-head record and past meetings
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Argentina lineup vs. Chile: Predicted XI for Thursday's CONMEBOL World Cup qualifier
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Preview:Chile vs. Argentina - prediction, team news, lineups
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Preview:Chile vs. Ecuador - prediction, team news, lineups
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Preview:Paraguay vs. Chile - prediction, team news, lineups
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Preview:Peru vs. Chile - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's World Cup Qualifying clash between Peru and Chile, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Nov 13, 20:54
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Preview:Colombia vs. Chile - prediction, team news, lineups
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