- Date and Time: Saturday, October 12, 2024, 02:30 GMT+1
- Venue: Estadio Nacional de Lima, Lima, Peru
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Peru
Peru is currently at the bottom of the World Cup qualification table with only three points. They have scored just two goals in eight matches and conceded 10. 71-year-old Jorge Fossati became the coach of the Peruvian national team at the beginning of 2024. However, the team has not won a single official match under his leadership.
During the Copa America 2024, Peru finished last in their group, which included Argentina, Canada, and Chile. In the World Cup qualification matches in September, they drew against Colombia at home and lost 0-1 to Ecuador.
𝗖𝘂𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗼 𝗷𝘂𝗲𝗴𝗮 #𝗟𝗮𝗕𝗶𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗿 🇵🇪, 𝗺𝗶 𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘇𝗼́𝗻 𝗲𝘀 𝘀𝘂𝘆𝗼 ❤️🩹
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— La Bicolor (@SeleccionPeru) October 8, 2024
Although Peru has a talented squad, they struggle in attack, having difficulty creating scoring opportunities. Additionally, their defense regularly allows goals.
Perhaps with time, Jorge Fossati will be able to improve the Peruvians’ game, but at the moment, they are absolute outsiders in the battle to reach the final part of the World Cup.
However, it is still worth noting that Peru managed a 1-1 draw with Venezuela and Colombia in their last two home matches. This suggests that the Peruvians should not be underestimated.
Uruguay
The Uruguayan national team has lost four of their last five matches, including a friendly away game against Guatemala (1-1).
Under the leadership of Marcelo Bielsa, the team had a successful start in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, defeating Argentina and Brazil, and drawing with Colombia in the first six matches. This was followed by a semifinal appearance in the 2024 Copa America, where Uruguay defeated Brazil on penalties but then lost to Colombia 0-1.
📣 ¡𝑉𝑎, 𝑣𝑎, 𝑣𝑎!
Doble turno, por ser martes.#ElEquipoQueNosUne pic.twitter.com/8v0acnJmYN
— Selección Uruguaya (@Uruguay) October 8, 2024
After the match against Colombia, there was an incident involving fans, which led to several key players receiving suspensions, including Darwin Núñez, Rodrigo Bentancur, Ronald Araújo, José María Giménez, and Mathías Olivera.
This incident was followed by a losing streak in matches against Canada, Guatemala, Paraguay, and Venezuela.
Additionally, in the last two matches, Matías Viña, Giorgian De Arrascaeta, and Nicolás de la Cruz were unable to play due to injuries. This resulted in Uruguay performing poorly in the September matches and losing four points.
— Selección Uruguaya (@Uruguay) October 8, 2024
However, in the match against Peru, José María Giménez, Mathías Olivera, and Darwin Núñez will be able to help their team, which means Uruguay has more options than they did in September.
Bet herePeru vs Uruguay Prediction
- Pick: 2X (Uruguay won`t lose)
- Odds: 1.23 (22Bet)
- Score prediction: Peru 0-1 Uruguay
Despite a slight decline in recent matches, Uruguay has only lost one of their last ten games. With some key players returning for the match against Peru, there is good reason to consider the visitors the favorites for this game.
Considering the intense competition in the standings, it is particularly important for Marcelo Bielsa’s team to end their winless streak against the bottom-placed Peruvians.
However, the hosts showed in their match against Colombia that they are capable of playing solid defense at home and causing problems for even top opponents. Therefore, it seems safer to bet on Uruguay simply not losing in this encounter.
Peru vs Uruguay Prediction, Betting Tip
- Pick: 2X (Uruguay won`t lose) And Total Under 3.5
- Odds: 1.47 (22Bet)
There have been no more than three goals per game in the last eight matches between these teams.
Furthermore, in the last 24 matches involving the Peru national team, there has been a Total Under 3.5, and the Uruguay national team has drawn 0-0 in their last two encounters.
Therefore, I choose Uruguay not to lose and for both teams to score no more than three goals.
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