Colombia vs Peru Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers

The last encounter between these teams ended on level terms.

The Colombia national football team are ready to host the Peru national football team in the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers of the CONMEBOL region. The high-stakes contest is all set to be played at the Roberto Melendez Metropolitan Stadium.

The hosts have not been able to come up with their best performances in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. The Colombia national football team will be at home and will surely be looking to use it to their advantage. As they are in the sixth spot, they are likely to go all out to win the contest.

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The Peru national football team are in a similar form to their upcoming opponents. But their performances might not be enough to qualify for the upcoming World Cup. They are placed ninth on the points table.

Only the top six teams will qualify. Even if Peru go on to win the contest then too there will be no change in their position on the table.

Kick-off:

• Location: Barranquilla, Colombia
• Stadium: Roberto Melendez Metropolitan Stadium
• Date: Saturday, June 7
• Kick-off Time: 02:00 IST [Friday, June 6: 21:30 GMT/ 16:30 ET/ 13:30 PT]
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In use

Form:

Colombia: W-L-L-L-D

Peru: L-D-L-W-L

Players to Watch

James Rodriguez (Colombia)

With his experience, James Rodriguez is going to play an important role for his national football team. Even though he is not been able to score many goals for his team, Rodriguez does know how to make plays for his fellow teammates. The 33-year-old controls the midfield well and will be looking to come up with another top performance.

Paolo Guerrero (Peru)

The Peru national football team are desperate for a win here, and Paolo Guerrero is going to play a crucial role here. The 41-year-old has dropped some good performances for his side in the past and will be looking to step up and help his side stand a chance. He has scored five goals in seven matches for Alianza Lima in the Peru Liga 1 this season.

Match Facts

• Both Peru and Colombia have won only one of their last five fixtures.
• Colombia are on a four-match winless run.
• Peru have won two of their last four matches against Colombia.

Colombia vs Peru: Betting Tips and Odds

• Colombia to win @4/11 BetMGM
• Jhon Duran to score @4/1 bet365
• Goals under 3.5 @1/4 Ladbrokes

Injury and Team News

Jhon Codoba and Juan Quintero are injured, hence keeping them out of action for the hosts.

Peru will miss out on the services of Miguel Trauco as he is injured.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 70

Colombia won: 27

Peru won: 20

Draws: 23

Predicted Lineups

Colombia predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Vargas (GK); Munoz, Cuesta, Lucumi, Mojica; Rios, Lerma; Arias, Rodriguez, Diaz; Duran

Peru predicted lineup (4-3-3)

Gallese (GK); Advincula, Zambrano, Garces, Lopez; Aquino, Tapia, Carrillo; Polo, Guerrero, Reyna

Match Prediction

The visitors definitely need a win here, but it is going to be a very tough task for them. The Colombia national football team are likely to secure a win against the Peru national football team in this FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers match.

Preidiction: Colombia 2-1 Peru

Telecast Details

India: FanCode

UK: Premier Sports

USA: ViX, Telemundo Deportes En Vivo

Nigeria: Startimes World Football

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