Paraguay vs Chile Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds

The hosts have not won any of their last five fixtures against Chile.

Paraguay national football team are ready to host Chile national football team in the 2026 FIFA World Cup CONMEBOL qualifiers. The hosts are in sixth place and cannot afford to drop any more points here as only the top six teams will get through to play the FIFA World Cup 2026 which will take place in the USA, Mexico & Canada.

The hosts will surely be under pressure even at their home because they haven’t won any of their last five confrontations against Chile. The Paraguay national football team were held to a draw in their last World Cup qualifier fixture against Bolivia. They scored a late equaliser and secured a single point.

The visitors will be under pressure as well because as per the current situation, it is highly unlikely for them to lock a spot in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. In their 12 matches, the Chile national football team have only been able to win a couple of games. They will however try to give a strong fight to their upcoming opponents.

Kick-off:

• Location: Asuncion, Paraguay
• Stadium: Ueno Chaco Defenders Stadium
• Date: Friday, March 21
• Kick-off Time: 04:30 IST / Thursday, March 20: 23:00 GMT/ 18:00 ET/ 15:00 PT
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In use

Form:

Paraguay: W-D-W-W-D

Chile: L-L-D-W-W

Players to Watch

Miguel Almiron (Paraguay)

The 31-year-old winger is going to lead the attack from the right. Miguel Almiron can play as a midfielder as well and is capable of scoring goals. It will be interesting to see Almiron performing under pressure as his team is looking desperately for a win here. He currently plays for MLS side Atlanta United and has not scored any goals in their last four games.

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— Miguel Almiron (@Miguel__Almiron) February 6, 2025

Alexis Sanchez (Chile)

Alexis Sanchez has also been included in Chile’s squad for a couple of World Cup qualifiers during this international break. The 36-year-old forward has a lot of experience and might turn up as a game-changer for his side in the must-win contest here. Chile cannot afford to lose here.

Match Facts

• This will be the 15th time these nations are coming face to face.
• Chile have won four of their last five matches against Paraguay.
• Chile dominated in their last confrontation against one another.

Paraguay vs Chile: Betting Tips and Odds

• Paraguay to win @4/5 Ladbrokes
• Goals under 3.5 @2/11 Bet Goodwin
• Miguel Almiron to score

Injury and Team News

All the squad members for Paraguay are ready and fit to be in action.

Arturo Vidal and Maximiliano Guerrero’s availability depends on their match fitness.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 14

Paraguay won: 4

Chile won: 8

Draws: 2

Predicted Lineups

Paraguay predicted lineup (5-4-1)

Fernandez (GK); Caceres, Balbuena, Gomez, Alonso, Sandez; Galarza, Villasanti, Cubas, Almiron; Arce

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

Cortes (GK); Hormazabal, Maripan, Diaz, Suazo; Echeverria, Pizarro; Aravena, Cabral, Cepeda; Sanchez

Match Prediction

As Chile are in a poor run of form, Paraguay will be looking to use it as an advantage and might steal a win here.

Prediction: Paraguay 2-1 Chile

Telecast Details

India: FanCode

UK: Premier Sports

USA: ViX, Telemundo Deportes En Vivo

Nigeria: Startimes World Football

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