Prediction: Argentina vs Peru

Prediction: Argentina to win 4-0

Best Odds: 13/2

Bookmaker: Zetbet

Argentina and Peru will lock horns with each other in the 2024 Copa America this coming weekend. The Group A game between Lionel Scaloni’s side and Jorge Fossati’s team will be held at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. It is scheduled to kick off at 1 am UK time on Sunday, June 30.

Argentina

Argentina are one of the biggest and most successful footballing nations in the world. La Selección won the 2021 Copa America and the 2022 Qatar World Cup. Lionel Messi and company are expected by many to clinch the 2024 edition of the Copa America as well. 

Lionel Scaloni’s side kicked off their 2024 Copa America campaign with a 2-0 victory over Canada at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. Julian Alvarez and Lautaro Martinez scored the goals for Argentina.

Argentina will next face Chile in Group A before taking on Peru in their final group stage. Chile are a good side, but La Albiceleste should be able to pick up all three points from the game and ascertain their place in the next stage of the competition.

Team News:

Argentina are likely to line up in a 4-4-2 formation. Emiliano Martinez will be in goal and will have Molina, Romero, Lisandro Martinez and Acuna in front of him in defence. Di Maria, De Paul, Lo Celso and Mac Allister will be the four midfielders. Messi and Alvarez will lead the line for Lionel Scaloni’s side.

Peru

Peru are a modest footballing nation who are not expected to do much of note in major international competitions. However, they have done well on some occasions. Peru have won the Copa America twice and played in the 2018 World Cup finals. 

Jorge Fossati’s side, though, are going to find it tough to make an impact in 2024 Copa América Group A. Peru have been drawn against Argentina, Chila and Canada in the group. Argentina and Chile are the clear favourites.

Peru kicked off their 2024 Copa America campaign with an encouraging goalless draw with Chile at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. They will face Canada in their second Group A fixture before taking on the mighty Argentina.

Team News:

Peru are likely to line up in a 3-5-2 formation. Gallese will be in goal and will have Araujo, Zambrano and Callens ahead of him in defence. Polo, Pena, Cartagena, Quispe and Lopez will be in midfield. Lapadula and Flores will lead the line for Peru.

Key Factors to Consider

• Argentina will face Chile in the second 2024 Copa America game.
• As of today, Peru have won 3 of their last 6 matches in all competitions.
• As of today, Peru have drawn 3 of their last 6 matches in all competitions.
• As of today, Argentina have won their last 6 games in all competitions.
• Peru will face Canada in their second 2024 Copa America game.

Conclusion

Argentina have one of the best and strongest teams in the world and are one of the favourites to win the Copa America this year. It is hard to see anything but a comfortable victory for Argentina over Peru.

Prediction: Argentina to win 4-0

Best Odds: 13/2

Bookmaker: Zetbet