Argentina vs Peru Prediction, Preview, Lineups and Team News | CONMEBOL World Cup Qualifiers, November 20, 2024

Argentina vs Peru Preview

• Competition: CONMEBOL World Cup Qualifiers.
• Date: Wednesday, November 20.
• Time: 1:00 AM GMT.
• Venue: Alberto Jose Armando Stadium.

Argentina vs Peru will be the 12^th game for both these teams in the CONMEBOL World Cup Qualifiers and will be played at La Bombonera on November 20 as the table-toppers prepare to host the team in ninth place.

The hosts will enter this match on the back of a slightly stuttering form. With two wins, two defeats and one draw in their last five games across competitions, Argentina will have some pressure on their minds to perform. They defeated Bolivia 6-0 before falling 2-1 away to Paraguay in their last two matches and will look to get back to winning ways again.

Peru, on the other hand, will enter this match on a declining run of form. They have secured just one win in their last five matches across competitions, falling to two defeats and managing two draws. Such has been their form that they have scored just twice in this run spanning across two months. They played out a goalless draw against Chile in their last match and will look to try and secure a much better result next time around.

Having said that, let’s take a look at the team news for both sides ahead of this matchup.

Argentina National Football Team News

Manager Lionel Scaloni fielded a full-strength lineup in his team’s defeat against Paraguay. While there are no injuries or suspensions to report, the manager will likely rotate his team and allow players to come off the bench and perform after some starters underperformed. Nahuel Molina and Alexis Mac Allister were subpar in the last match and could be replaced in the starting lineup.

Peru National Football Team News

Manager Jorge Fossati fielded a strong lineup in his team’s match against Chile as they secured a draw at home. He stuck with his preferred 3-5-2 shape and also picked the strongest XI possible, and will likely do the same for the next one against a tougher opponent. It is also possible that Fossati sets his team up in a 5-3-2 rather than 3-5-2 to be more defensive against a formidable attack.

Predicted Lineups

Argentina National Football Team Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1)

Goalkeeper: Emiliano Martinez.

Defenders: Gonzalo Montiel, Cristian Romero, Nicolas Otamendi, Nicolas Tagliafico.

Midfielders: Rodrigo de Paul, Julian Alvarez, Enzo Fernandez.

Forwards: Lionel Messi (C), Lautaro Martinez, Alejandro Garnacho.

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Peru National Football Team Predicted Lineup (3-5-2)

Goalkeeper: Pedro Gallese.

Defenders: Aldo Corzo, Miguel Araujo, Alexander Callens.

Midfielders: Andy Polo, Oliver Sonne, Wilder Cartagena, Sergio Pena, Luis Advincula.

Forwards: Paolo Guerrero (C), Alex Valera.

Argentina vs Peru Head-to-Head Record

Being on the same continent, these two teams have faced off several times in their history. However, the recent head-to-head heavily favours Argentina, who have won four of the last five meetings against Peru. Their rivals have had no luck, though, with the fifth game ending in a draw.

Key Players to Watch

Lionel Messi (Argentina)

The Argentine captain Leo Messi has been their leader from the front in terms of goal contributions. With six goals and two assists so far in the CONMEBOL World Cup Qualifiers, it is easy to see why Messi is the player to watch for the hosts. Having cut a frustrating figure in the 2-1 defeat last time out, he will look to get back to scoring ways in the next match.

Pedro Gallese (Peru)

The Peruvian shot-stopper will be in the spotlight in his nation’s next match. Having been one of the team’s top performers so far in the tournament, the rest of the team will look to the goalkeeper to put in a heroic performance between the sticks for his team.

Argentina vs Peru Prediction

Going by recent head-to-head records, as well as their respective form guides, Argentina are the clear favourites to win the next game. Considering that the last time Peru scored a goal against La Albiceleste was all the way back in 2016, this game should also end up the same way with the hosts keeping a clean sheet.

Prediction: Argentina 3-0 Peru

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