Preview: Italy vs. Argentina

From their 13 meetings against Italy, Argentina have only been able to record two victories.

However, they did win the last fixture back in 2001, with Hernan Crespo among the goals in a 2-1 win at the Stadio Olimpico.

Head coach has Alejandro Sabella has named a number of his key players in his squad, including Lionel Messi, Gonzalo Higuain and Angel di Maria.

Meanwhile, former Manchester City and current AC Milan striker Mario Balotelli has recovered from an injury that he picked up at this summer's Confederations Cup and has been tipped to start.

These two nations have won six World Cup titles between them.

Recent form:

Italy: DWWLDD

Argentina: WWDDDW

Possible lineups:

Italy: Buffon; Chiellini, Bonucci, Astori; Pirlo, De Rossi, Marchisio, Montolivo; El Shaarawy, Balotelli

Argentina: Romero; Zabaleta, Garay, Coloccini, Campagnaro; Mascherano, Lamela, Banega, Di Maria; Messi, Higuain

Sports Mole says: 1-1