Peru vs Colombia Predicted lineup, betting tips, odds, injury news, H2H, telecast | 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers

Colombia lost the final of the Copa America in their last match

After a long break from the World Cup qualifiers 2023-25, it is set to begin again with the rest of the matches. A total of 10 matches will be played by the teams in the American continent, out of which six have already been played. As of now, Colombia stand at the third position on the table with three wins out of six matches. On the other hand, Peru stands at the bottom of the table without a single win out of six matches.

Colombia played their last match against Argentina in the Copa America final, which they lost. Peru also played their last match against Argentina, however, it was the group stage match, which they lost. Colombia’s performance in their last few matches have been consistent, as they have won the majority of the matches. Peru on the other hand have given mixed results in terms of wins and losses. 

Kick-Off: 

Saturday, 7th Sep at 7:00 AM (IST)

Location: National Stadium of Peru, Lima, Peru

Form: 

Peru (Last five international matches): L-L-D-W-D

Colombia (Last five international matches): L-W-W-D-W

Players to Watch

Edison Flores (Peru)

Edison Flores is one of the most experienced players in the team currently. He plays as a forward for his team. Although he hasn’t scored any goal in the last three matches he played for Peru in World Cup qualifiers, his presence in the team gives depth to the attacking line-up. His club records are considerable, as he has scored seven goals and assisted five times in the last 24 matches. 

Luis Diaz (Colombia)

Luis Diaz is one of the most talented players in the entire Colombian team currently. Diaz plays as a winger in Colombia and also in Liverpool. In Copa America, Diaz in six matches scored twice. In the World Cup qualifiers till now, he has scored twice in six matches. He is swift and has amazing ball control. He can definitely turn the tables for Peru. 

Match Facts

• Peru’s winning percentage in their last 10 matches is 30%. 
• Colombia’s winning percentage in their last 10 matches is 80%. 
• The last time when both the teams faced each other was in the 2022 World Cup qualifiers, in which Peru won by a 1-0 score. 

Peru vs Colombia: Betting Tips and Odds

• Tip1: Colombia to win the match- 1.43 bet365
• Tip2: Both teams to score the goals
• Tip3: Match will end with goals over 2.5- 1.15 bet365

Injury and Team News

In Peru, striker Paolo Guerrero might get benched and Gianluca Lapadula might start with the playing eleven. In midfield, Wilder Cartagena and Sergio Pena will take responsibility.  

On the Colombian side, manager Nestor Lorenzo will make some changes, as Juan Portillo might play against Peru. Jefferson Lerma is out due to injury while playing in the Premier League. 

Head-to-Head

Total number of matches: 69

Peru: 20

Colombia: 27

Draws: 22

Predicted Lineups for Peru vs Colombia

Peru Predicted lineups (3-4-2-1)

Gallese; Corzo, Zambrano, Callens; Sonne, Cartagena, Pena, Lopez; Flores, Reyna; Gianluca Lapadula

Colombia Predicted lineups (4-3-3)

Vargas; Arias, Sanchez, Cuesta, Mojica; Rios, Portillo, J. Arias; Rodriguez, Cordoba, Diaz

Match Prediction for Peru vs Colombia

These two teams have a long history and both have won plenty of matches against each other. It’s the home ground for Peru, which gives them an advantage. But, Colombia are currently much stronger than them and are likely to win. 

Prediction: Peru 1-2 Colombia

Telecast Details:

India: Fancode

USA: Fanatiz USA

Colombia: Caracol Play

Peru: Disney+ Chile

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