Peru vs Brazil: Predicted lineup, injury news, head-to-head, telecast

Peru set to welcome Brazil's new all-time top scorer in CONMEBOL World Cup 2026 Qualifiers

The home team have a very tough visitor on Wednesday. We will see Peru take on the Brazilian national football team at their home stadium Estadio Nacional de Lima. The hosts started their FIFA World Cup Qualifiers 2026 away to Paraguay. The game ended in a draw, allowing Peru to come back home with a point. But the red card on their opening fixture may be of a concern.

The Brazil side on the other hand are the current table toppers for the South American group for World Cup qualifiers after matchday 1. As they thrashed their visitors Bolivia 5-1 on their opening day at the Estádio Estadual Jornalista Edgar Augusto Proença. Also, Brazil's camp celebrated Neymar's landmark record of becoming their all-time leading scorer. Neymar scored twice in the game to take his tally to 79, two above former leader Pelé.

Kick-off:

Wednesday, 13 September at 3:00 AM UK (7:30 AM IST)

Location: Estadio Nacional de Lima

Form

Peru (in all competitions): D-L-W-D-L

Brazil (in all competitions): W-L-W-L-L

Players to watch in Peru vs Brazil

Paolo Guerrero (Peru)

Peru will be looking to rely on their forward to bring his A game as they host high-scoring Brazil in the upcoming fixture. The 39-year-old Paolo Guerrero has 110 international appearances under his belt. And at the club level, Guerrero was notably in FC Bayern Munchen's first team for two seasons from 2004 to 2006. Peru's head coach Juan Reynoso will be eager to see his striker perform and add to his tally of 39 goals for the national side.

Neymar (Brazil)

The 31-year-old recently moved from Ligue 1 side Paris Saint-Germain to join the Saudi Pro League. Actually, it was Al Hilal who paid a record €90 million transfer fee to get the former FC Barcelona winger. The player is yet to feature in a game for the Saudi club but recently was seen making headlines with his international side. After scoring a brace against Bolivia, Neymar became Brazil's all-time leading top scorer with 79 goals surpassing Pelé who was at 77.

Match facts for Peru vs Brazil

• Brazil are on a streak of unbeaten runs in World Cup qualifiers. After the Bolivia game, it is at 35 games and against Peru they will be looking to add another game
• The home side Peru will see right-back Luis Advincula serve a match suspension after his red in the last outing against Paraguay
• Peru are yet to defeat Brazil competitively since June 2016

Injury & team news for Peru vs Brazil

Since Peru's right-back Luis Advincula earned himself a double booking to get a red against Paraguay, he will be out with a game suspension against Brazil. Aldo Corzo could fix that spot for the time being and everything else is seemingly in place for the head coach Juan Reynoso.

Brazil's side however had to withdraw Arsenal centre back at the 85th mark. Gabriel Magalhaes actually suffered a hard contact on his thigh and could be out of the Peru game. Former AS Roma defender Roger Ibañez could start in his place as interim head coach Fernando Diniz will be looking to continue their winning ways.

Head to Head

Total Matches – 51

Peru wins – 5

Brazil wins – 37

Draws – 9

Predicted Lineup for Peru vs Brazil

Peru predicted lineup (4-2-3-1):

Gallesse (GK); Corzo, Araujo, Abram, Lopez; Tapia, Yotun; Polo, Gonzales, Carrillo; Guerrero

Brazil predicted lineup (4-2-3-1):

Ederson (GK); Danilo, Marquinhos, Ibanez, Lodi; Guimaraes, Casemiro; Raphinha, Neymar, Rodrygo; Richarlison

Match Prediction for Peru vs Brazil

The home side has been able to keep three clean sheets in their last four games. But this time they are up against world-class players in the Brazil squad. The away team scored five past Bolivia as they now travel to face Peru. Given the overall squad quality and the recent dominant win by Brazil, we can expect Brazil's national football team to continue their unbeaten run against Peru since June 2016.

Prediction: Peru 1-3 Brazil

Telecast

India – FanCode

UK – NA

US –  Fanatiz

Nigeria – NA