Angola vs Argentina International Friendly Preview: Date, Time, Predictions, and More

Angola welcome reigning World Cup champions Argentina to Estádio Nacional 11 de Novembro in Luanda on Friday, November 14, 2025, in a historic international friendly marking Angola’s golden jubilee independence day celebrations. Angola vs Argentina are facing off for the second time in an international match.

The world’s 89th-ranked Red Devils face the ultimate test against FIFA’s 2nd-ranked La Albiceleste as both nations finalize preparations for upcoming tournaments—Angola for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in December, and Argentina for the defense of their World Cup crown next summer.

With Lionel Messi set to make his 187th international appearance and Argentina on a remarkable 13-match friendly winning streak, this encounter promises to be a landmark occasion for Angolan football despite the overwhelming disparity in quality and pedigree between these two sides.

Angola vs Argentina – Date, Time, Predictions, and More

• Tournament: International Friendly – November 2025 International Window
• Match Date: Friday, November 14, 2025
• Kickoff Time:
  • USA: 11:00 AM ET / 8:00 AM PT
  • Europe: 4:00 PM GMT / 5:00 PM CET
  • Local (Luanda, Angola): 5:00 PM WAT (UTC+1)
• Venue: Estádio Nacional 11 de Novembro, Luanda, Angola
• Recent Form (Last 5 Matches):
  • Angola: D–D–W–L–D (1 Win, 3 Draws, 1 Loss)
  • Argentina: W–W–W–L–W (4 Wins, 0 Draws, 1 Loss)

Team Form & Recent Performance – Angola vs Argentina

Angola enter this historic friendly ranked 89th in the FIFA Men’s Rankings, seeking to build momentum ahead of next month’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.

Manager Pedro Gonçalves has overseen a three-match unbeaten streak (1 win, 2 draws) following disappointing World Cup qualification results that saw Angola finish 4th in their CAF qualifying group with 12 points from 10 matches—seven points shy of even the playoff spot.

Most recently, Angola battled to a 0-0 draw against Cameroon on October 13, demonstrating defensive resilience despite limited offensive creativity. Previously, they secured a hard-fought 2-2 draw with Eswatini in Lobamba after conceding twice in the second half.

Angola’s summer success came at the 2025 COSAFA Cup, where they defeated South Africa 3-0 in the final to claim regional championship glory—a morale-boosting triumph that suggests improved confidence.

The Red Devils feature experienced European-based talents including Gelson Dala (21 international goals, Al-Wakrah striker), Clinton Mata (Lyon defender), M’Bala Nzola (Pisa forward), and Zito Luvumbo (Cagliari winger).

At AFCON 2025, Angola face a challenging Group B alongside Egypt, South Africa, and Zimbabwe, seeking to replicate their quarter-final run from February 2024.

Argentina are ranked 2nd globally and enter this friendly on a 13-match friendly winning streak, stretching back to a 2-2 draw with Uruguay.

Manager Lionel Scaloni has assembled his strongest available squad for this final test of 2025 before March’s international window.

Most recently, Argentina demolished Puerto Rico 6-0 at Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, with Lautaro Martínez scoring a brace and Alexis Mac Allister also bagging two goals. Previously, La Albiceleste secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Venezuela through Giovani Lo Celso’s strike in Miami.

Argentina topped CONMEBOL World Cup qualifying with 38 points from 18 matches—nine points clear of second-place Uruguay—clinching qualification as early as March 2025.

The world champions feature an embarrassment of riches: Lionel Messi (114 international goals in 194 appearances), Lautaro Martínez (35 goals in 74 caps), Alexis Mac Allister, Emiliano Martínez, and Nicolás González. Notably, Argentina’s scheduled friendly against Australia in India on November 17 was postponed, meaning this Angola clash represents their only competitive action before March 2026.

Argentina will use this match to maintain fitness, experiment with tactical variations, and celebrate their golden generation’s dominance before defending their World Cup title stateside next summer.

Last 5 Matches & Results Summary

Head-to-Head Record – Angola vs Argentina

Last Meeting

Angola vs Argentina Predicted Lineups

Based on current squad availability, recent tactical preferences, and tournament preparation objectives, here are the expected starting elevens:

Angola (4-4-2 predicted):

• Neblú (GK); Mata, Gaspar, Carmo, Carneiro; Luvumbo, Fredy, Beni, Milson; Benson, Mabululu.

Argentina (4-4-2 predicted):

• Rulli (GK); Foyth, Romero, Otamendi, Tagliafico; Mac Allister, Paredes, Lo Celso, Almada; Messi, Martínez.

Players to Watch – Angola vs Argentina

Angola:

• Zito Luvumbo – The forward brings pace and will try to test Argentina’s defence.
• Kialonda Gaspar – One of the stronger defensive options with experience in Europe.

Argentina:

• Lionel Messi – The team captain and talisman, still very influential.
• Alexis Mac Allister – Key creative midfielder in Argentina’s squad.
• Lautaro Martínez – Leading the attacking line and has good recent form.

Match Prediction

Argentina are clear favourites given their superior quality, experience and form. Angola will be motivated and playing at home, but the gulf in class is significant. I expect Argentina to dominate possession, create chances and secure a comfortable victory.

• Prediction: Angola 0–3 Argentina

How to Watch Angola vs Argentina Live

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