| Argentina wins | Draw | Peru wins |
|---|---|---|
| 1.136 | 8 | 21 |
| Argentina | Peru |
|---|---|
All Competitions
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LAST GAME: Paraguay 2 - 1 Argentina
| LAST GAME: Peru 0 - 0 Chile
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Event Details
- Date and Time: November 20, 7:00 PM ET
- Venue: Estadio Mâs Monumental, Buenos Aires Argentina
- Competition: CONMEBOL World Cup Qualifiers
Odds via 20Bet
| Odds via 20bet | |
| Argentina vs Peru | November 20, 7:00 PM ET |
| Argentina odds | -626 |
| Peru odds | +1800 |
| Draw | +560 |
| Over\Under | Total 2.5 -136/+106 |
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Argentina
Throughout the past year, Argentina have maintained an aura of invincibility. They are the defending World Champions, and Lionel Messi, who continues to defy time, drives the Albiceleste forward.
However, this autumn has brought challenges for Lionel Scaloni’s side. They defeated last-placed Chile (3-0) but were defeated by Colombia (2-1). The team couldn’t find the weakness in Venezuela’s ranks either (1-1) but thrashed Bolivia in the following game (6-0). Paraguay surprised Argentina last week though Laur Martínez scored the opening goal (2-1).
Leading 🫡🐐 pic.twitter.com/lh1HAr7Uyp
— Selección Argentina in English (@AFASeleccionEN) November 18, 2024
A significant factor in these struggles is the absence of Lo Celso, who suffered an injury in the previous game. Additionally, Rodrigo de Paul and Alexis Mac Allister, stalwarts of their World Cup triumph, have also failed to replicate their best form.
There’s also a clear difference between home and away games, as Argentina won the two fixtures on home soil, but their away matches yielded no victories.
All about action ⚡ pic.twitter.com/GKTRuv0Okp
— Selección Argentina in English (@AFASeleccionEN) November 17, 2024
The match against Peru is Argentina’s last game of the year before their high-profile encounters against Uruguay and Brazil next March. This means that this is the last chance for Scaloni to experiment and recalibrate the squad’s dynamics ahead of tougher challenges.
Peru
Peru’s campaign has been anything but inspiring, collecting only seven points from eleven fixtures. La Blanquirroja currently sit in 9th place out of 10, with only one point more than Chile.
Peru’s victory against Uruguay (1-0) remains the team’s only victory in autumn 2024. The Peruvians suffered a heavy defeat against Brazil (0-4), while they showed a toothless performance in a 0-0 draw with Chile.
The last Copa America deepened Peru’s disappointment. They drew against Chile (0-0) before losing against Canada (0-1) and Argentina (2-0).
“𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗯𝗮𝗷𝗼, 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗼́𝗻 𝘆 𝗲𝘀𝗳𝘂𝗲𝗿𝘇𝗼”. 💪🏻🇵🇪
🔜🇵🇪🆚🇦🇷#UnSentimientoQueNosUne pic.twitter.com/LQaInLz0uB
— La Bicolor (@SeleccionPeru) November 18, 2024
The attack has been the team’s most glaring issue, as Peru only scored three goals from eleven fixtures in the World Cup Qualifiers. Peru has now gone two consecutive World Cup cycles without advancing, failing to qualify for 2022 and exiting in the group stage in 2018 and will now most likely also miss the upcoming edition.
Argentina vs Peru Prediction
- Pick: Argentina to win
- Odds: -626 (20Bet)
- Score prediction: Argentina 2-0 Peru
Argentina’s autumn campaign hasn’t met previously set standards, but they remain a force to be reckoned with.
Lautaro Martínez and Julián Alvarez have both performed well for their clubs and the Albiceleste. Their partnership upfront poses a genuine threat to a shaky Peruvian backline, which has struggled to keep clean sheets. Furthermore, Messi’s never-ending genius always helps to unlock difficult situations.
Bad boys, bad boys
Whatcha gonna do? 🤨 pic.twitter.com/kGmdWw4Vl2
— Selección Argentina in English (@AFASeleccionEN) November 17, 2024
On the defensive end, Argentina should face little pressure given Peru’s lack of firepower, having scored only three goals in 11 qualifiers.
Rodrigo De Paul is under scrutiny after a quiet game against Paraguay but will look to assert himself in midfield.
Meanwhile, Alejandro Garnarcho is expected to be benched once more, although he could feature in the second half. Cristian Romero will be absent after sustaining an injury against Paraguay, with Leonardo Berardi expected to replace him.
Argentina vs Peru Prediction, Betting Tip
- Pick: Lautaro Martinez to score
- Odds: +104 (20Bet)
While Inter Milan fans wish Lautaro Martínez would perform better in front of the goal at San Siro, he remains a reliable goal-scoring option for Argentina, scoring the only goal against Paraguay in the 11th minute.
Martínez’s partnership with Julian Alvarez allows a double-striker formation where he feels more comfortable, despite Alvarez playing as a winger on paper. Dealing with two off-the-ball runners will be a challenge for Peru’s defence, while Lionel Messi’s unmatched creativity will add unpredictability to Argentina’s attack.
Only one thing on our minds: 𝐓𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲 ⏳ pic.twitter.com/99kU1DwwKU
— Selección Argentina in English (@AFASeleccionEN) November 17, 2024
Argentina needs the victory more than ever, not only to ensure first place but also to pick up confidence before the important fixtures against Uruguay and Brazil in March.
The Albiceleste haven’t lost to Peru in the last decade, with their most recent encounter (in the Copa América) ending in a 2-0 victory for the World Champions. That’s why the odds favour the Argentineans, while Martínez is likely to appear on the scoresheet.
Argentina vs Peru Where to Watch (USA, Canada)
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