Peru vs Paraguay Prediction and Football Tips
Copa America football tips – Peru vs Paraguay prediction
Peru have one enforced change, with Carlos Zambrano having to sit out the match following his sending off against Chile in the semi-final. Christian Ramos is the man expected to fill the gap in central defence. Otherwise, Peru are expected to be unchanged from their previous game.
Paraguay have two injury doubts ahead of the match. Wide man Derlis Gonzalez is still struggling from the injury that forced him off against Argentina and Roque Santa Cruz is also struggling to make the game. The injuries could mean starts for Raul Bobadilla and Lucas Barrios, who scored against Argentina.
Possible Line-ups
Peru: 4-2-2-2 formation: Gallese; Advincula, Ramos, Ascues, Vargas; Lobaton, Ballon; Cueva, Sanchez; Pizarro Guerrero
Paraguay: 4-4-2 formation: Villar; Da Silva, B Valdez, Aguilar, Piris; Bobadilla, Benitez, Caceres, Aranda; Barrios, N Valdez
- Peru have won 4, drawn 2 and lost 4 of their last 10 matches
- Paraguay have won 2, drawn 5 and lost 3 of their last 10 matches
- Over the course of their previous 10 matches, Peru have scored an average of 1.1 goals and conceded an average of 1 goal per game
- Over the course of their previous 10 matches, Paraguay have scored an average of 1.1 goals and conceded an average of 1.6 goals per game
- There have been over 2.5 goals scored in 5 of Peru’s previous 10 matches
- There have been over 2.5 goals scored in 5 of Paraguay’s previous 10 matches
- The last time these teams met was in a friendly in 2014, Peru won the match 2-1
Paraguay really have to raise themselves for this game, after being taken apart by Argentina 6-1 in the semi-finals. It was an unexpected result and Paraguay were left in shock, the aftermath of which may still be evident in this game.
Peru also suffered defeat in the semi-final at the hands of hosts Chile. However, Peru can hold their heads up high, having played well above expectations in the the tournament.
In a game like this, anything could happen, with both teams knowing that the prize is out of reach. The last time they met, in 2014, there were three red cards and players will have to prevent themselves taking out their frustration of their semi-final defeats.
We say: Peru to win and both teams to score at 3/1 with Bet365
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