Marcelo Bielsa’s Uruguay will be a popular prediction for their showdown against Peru on Friday.
The first-ever World Cup winners have made a reliable start to qualifying after winning half of their opening eight matches. However, their form has stuttered since the Copa America after playing out successive draws.
Peru’s goal of reaching a sixth World Cup appears unlikely after going winless in their opening eight matches in qualification this year.
Odds
| Match Result | Odds |
|---|---|
| Peru | +352 |
| Draw | +226 |
| Uruguay | -109 |
Uruguay on Top in High-Pressure Encounters
| Total | Peru | Uruguay | Draws | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Games | 16 | 4 | 7 | 5 |
| World Cup Qualifying Games | 8 | 2 | 5 | 1 |
| Goals | 37 | 15 | 22 |
🚨⚽ TIP: An average of five goals per game have been scored across the last five meetings between the nations. (Under 2.5 Goals @ -116)
Peru Team News
Experienced internationals Pedro Gallese and Luis Advincula are both in line to start for Peru in this World Cup qualifier on Friday.
However, there was no place in the squad for Miguel Trauco. Christian Cueva has also not been rewarded with a first call-up since the Copa America.
Possible Lineup
Pedro Gallese (GK); Luis Advincula, Carlos Zambrano, Alexander Callens, Luis Abram, Luis Advincula, Jesus Castillo, Sergio Pena, Wilder Cartagena, Piero Quispe, Alex Valera, Andy Polo
Uruguay Team News
Luis Suarez is unavailable for selection after announcing his retirement from international soccer last month.
Lucas Sanabria could be in line for a first appearance, while Joaquin Lavega and Pablo Suarez are also first-time call-ups.
Possible Lineup
Sergio Rochet (GK); Nahitan Nandez, Jose Gimenez, Santiago Bueno, Jose Rodriguez, Federico Valverde, Manuel Ugarte, Maximiliano Araujo, Facundo Pellistri, Darwin Nunez, Cristian Olivera
Peru vs. Uruguay Prediction
Uruguay’s form has stuttered slightly since their Copa America showing, but this weekend’s showdown against Peru presents a perfect opportunity to bounce back.
We expect the South American visitors to have far too much in the final third for their rivals in qualification.
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