Argentina vs Peru: The Copa America holders, Argentina looks to continue their fine form when they face a struggling Peru in the WC Qualifiers on Friday.
Match Details:
Teams: Argentina vs Peru
Venue: El Monumental Antonio Vespucio Liberti, Bueno Aires, Argentina
Date: Friday 15th October, 2021
Time: 05:00 AM IST
Live Link: https://www.conmebol.com/
Preview
Argentina come into this one after a 3-0 win over Uruguay in their previous match, taking their unbeaten streak to 24 matches across competitions.
Messi, De Paul and Martinez found the back of the net as Argentina won their 6th match of the qualifiers.
The win helped them consolidate on the 2nd spot with 22 points from 10 matches.
On the other hand, Peru’s inconsistent performances continues as they lost 1-0 away to Bolivia on Sunday.
Vaca’s second half strike inflicted a 6th defeat of the qualifiers and second one in three matches.
Hence, Peru is under the pump to get back to form quickly as the fixtures pile up. The visitors remains in 7th place with 11 points.
Both sides met last in the World Cup Qualification match last year where Argentina won 2-0 away.
Form Guide
Argentina: WWWDW
Peru: DWLWL
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— 90min (@90min_Football) October 11, 2021
Last Matches of both teams:
Argentina 3-0 Uruguay
Bolivia 1-0 Peru
Where to watch the live stream and broadcast of Argentina vs Peru in India?
The match is live streamed on the CONMEBOL website or on either team’s official social media handles.
Team News
Acuna is a doubt for Argentina after he picked up a muscle injury while Aguero and Dybala continue to remain side-lined.
For the visitors; Guerrero, Tapia and Flores are ruled out of contention due to injuries.
Argentina possible 11:
Martinez, Montiel, Romero, Otamendi, Tagliafico, Di Maria, Paredes, De Paul, Gonzalez, Messi and Martinez
Peru possible 11:
Gallese, Advincula, Abram, Callens, Lopez, Yotun, Aquino, Gonzales, Farfan, Lapadula and Cueva
Prediction: Argentina 2-0 Peru
Once again, we expect La Albiceleste to have a comfortable night.
Peru has been lacklustre and ineffective on occasions while the hosts are on a phenomenal 24 match run.
The difference in quality is evident and Argentina should stroll through this one.