Argentina could make it 4 wins from their opening 4 FIFA 2026 World Cup qualifiers within the CONMEBOL area in the event that they beat Peru in Lima on Tuesday. The defending world champions are the one South American aspect with a 100% successful file up to now after Brazil have been held at house by Venezuela whereas the Peruvians are battling only one level from a doable 9 off the again of failing to qualify for the 2022 occasion in Qatar which Lionel Messi and his Albiceleste teammates gained on penalties in opposition to France in Lusail. Brazil and Chile have crushed Juan Reynoso’s aspect since their opening draw with Paraguay whereas Lionel Scaloni’s males have crushed Ecuador, Bolivia and Paraguay up to now. It was all the way in which again in 1997 when Peru final beat Argentina in any competitors and La Rojiblanca will hope to get factors on the board in opposition to Bolivia and Venezuela subsequent month whereas Argentina will face Uruguay and previous rivals Brazil to finish 2023.
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- Date: Tuesday, Oct. 17 | Time: 10 p.m. ET
- Location: Estadio Nacional del Peru — Lima, Peru
- Reside stream: Fanatiz
- Odds: Peru +900; Draw: +350; Argentina -300
Group information
Peru: A 39-year-old Paolo Guerrero is anticipated to guide the assault once more and Andy Polo could possibly be tried out vast once more. Andre Carrillo will goal a return to the beginning XI whereas Christofer Gonzales may make method for him in a deeper position.
Potential Peru XI: Gallese; Corzo, Zambrano, Abram, Trauco; Aquino, Yotun; Advincula, Carrillo, Polo; Guerrero.
Argentina: Lionel Messi didn’t begin vs. Paraguay however ought to be match to characteristic from the off in opposition to Peru. Studies from Argentina say he can be within the beginning XI. Nicolas Gonzalez is more likely to drop to the bench with Julian Alvarez and Lautaro Martinez partnering Messi up prime. Rodrigo De Paul ought to begin once more regardless of coming off in opposition to the Paraguayans.
Potential Argentina XI: E Martinez; Molina, Romero, Otamendi, Tagliafico; De Paul, Fernandez, Mac Allister; Messi, L Martinez, Alvarez.
Prediction
Peru can’t afford to drop many extra factors however Argentina are as powerful as they arrive in these qualifiers. Count on the world champions to get the win however to be made to work arduous for it by this determined house aspect. Decide: Peru 0, Argentina 1.
