Prediction: Argentina to win 4-0
Best Odds: 137/20
Argentina and Peru will lock horns with each other in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification (CONMEBOL) this week. The match between Lionel Scaloni’s side and Jorge Fossati’s team will be held at La Bombonera in Buenos Aires and is scheduled to kick off at 12 am UK time on Wednesday.
Argentina
Argentina are one of the biggest footballing nations in the world and have one of the strongest squads on the planet. They won the 2022 World Cup in Qatar and won the Copa America in 2021 and then again in 2024.
Lionel Scaloni’s side are doing extremely well at the moment. Argentina are at the top of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification (CONMEBOL) table at the moment with 22 points from 11 matches. They are three points ahead of second-placed Uruguay.
Argentina will head into the World Cup qualifier against Peru on the back of a 2-1 defeat to Paraguay away from home. Last month, Argentina hammered Bolivia 6-0 and drew 1-1 with Venezuela.
Team News:
Argentina are likely to line up in a 4-2-3-1 formation. Emiliano Martinez will be in goal for the home team and will have Molina, Balerdi, Otamendi and Tagliafico in front of him in defence. De Paul and Fernandez will be the two holding midfielders. Messi, Mac Allister and Alvarez will be deployed in an attacking midfield role. Lautaro Martinez will lead the line.
Peru
Peru are a modest footballing nation who are not expected to qualify for the World Cup finals. They are struggling at the moment, and it is hard to see their fortunes get better.
Jorge Fossati’s side are as low as ninth in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification (CONMEBOL) table at the moment. They have picked up seven points from 11 games and are five points behind the Inter-confederation playoff spot.
Peru will head into the match against Argentina on the back of a goalless draw with Chile at Estadio Monumental in Lima. It came after a 4-0 hammering by Brazil last month which followed a 4-0 defeat to Colombia.
Team News:
Peru are likely to line up in a 3-5-2 formation. Caceda will be in goal and will have Corzo, Araujo and Callens in front of him in defence. Polo, Sonne, Cartagena, Pena and Advincula will be the midfielders. Guerrero and Valera will lead the line for Peru.
Key Factors to Consider
- Argentina have scored 20 goals in 11 World Cup qualifiers.
- Peru have scored only 3 goals in 11 World Cup qualifiers.
- Argentina have conceded 7 goals in 11 World Cup qualifiers.
- Peru have conceded 14 goals in 11 World Cup qualifiers.
- Argentina have drawn only 1 out of 11 World Cup qualifiers.
Conclusion
Peru are struggling badly, and it is hard to see anything but a win for Argentina in this particular World Cup qualifier. It is very likely that Lionel Scaloni’s side will register a big win.
Prediction: Argentina to win 4-0
Best Odds: 137/20
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