Uruguay vs Peru Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers

La Bicolor secured a win when they last faced La Celeste.

The Uruguay national football team are all set to battle it out against the Peru national football team in the matchweek 17 fixture of the CONMEBOL FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers. Estadio Centenario is ready to witness the interesting contest.

The Uruguay national football team are in fourth place on the World Cup qualifiers points table for the CONMEBOL region. They can easily make it to the world stage, but the hosts must come up with consistent performances. Only then will they be able to seal the spot for the upcoming mega competition.

Things are not looking good for the Peru national football team. La Bicolor are placed ninth on the points table as they have only been able to win two matches in 16 FIFA World Cup qualifier matches this time around. The visitors will be coming in to secure a win here, but it is not going to be an easy task for them.

Kick-off:

• Location: Montevideo, Uruguay
• Stadium: Estadio Centenario
• Date: Friday, September 5
• Kick-off Time: 05:00 a.m. IST (Thursday, September 4; 11:30 p.m. GMT/ 07:30 p.m. ET/ 03:30 p.m. PT)
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In use

Form:

Uruguay: D-L-D-L-W

Peru: L-W-L-D-D

Players to Watch

Federico Valverde (Uruguay)

The Real Madrid midfield star is one of the most important players to receive a call-up for his national team. Fede Valverde has been one of the most consistent players for both his club and country. He will be keen on helping his side by distributing the ball effectively in midfield.

Valverde can also be lethal in the final third.

🦅 @fedeevalverde pic.twitter.com/XVZORR4aJ2

— Real Madrid C.F. (@realmadrid) August 27, 2025

Kenji Cabrera (Peru)

Kenji Cabrera will be looking to step up and help the Peru national football team in the attacking front for their upcoming fixture. The 22-year-old forward has potential and is going to play an important part for his side. He plays for Vancouver Whitecaps FC in the MLS.

Match Facts

• Uruguay have won two of their last five games against La Bicolor.
• Peru have only won one of their last five matches against La Celeste.
• Both of these sides have only won one of their last five fixtures in the qualification round.

Uruguay vs Peru: Betting Tips and Odds

• The hosts to win
• Darwin Nunez to score
• Goals under 3.5

Injury and Team News

All of the selected squad members for both of these national teams are fit and ready to be in action.

¡A defender a nuestra #Bicolor 🇵🇪!𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗺𝗼𝘀 𝗹𝗮 𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮 𝗱𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗼𝘀 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗮 𝗹𝗼𝘀 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗱𝗼𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗲 𝗨𝗿𝘂𝗴𝘂𝗮𝘆 🇺🇾 𝘆 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗴𝘂𝗮𝘆 🇵🇾 𝗽𝗼𝗿 𝗹𝗮𝘀 𝗘𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗮𝘀.📝: https://t.co/TMgnGoTkKK#UnSentimientoQueNosUne pic.twitter.com/XfPZOnWa1L

— La Bicolor (@SeleccionPeru) August 25, 2025

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 72

Uruguay won: 39

Perun won: 18

Draws: 15

Predicted Lineups

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

Mele (GK); Nández, Araújo, Bueno, Olivera; Bentancur, Ugarte; Valverde, De Arrascaeta, Aguirre; Nunez

Peru predicted lineup (4-4-2)

Gallese (GK); Advíncula, Zambrano, Garcés, López; Polo, Tapia, Concha, Cabrera; Ramos, Quevedo

Match Prediction

This is going to be an interesting fixture with the hosts having a World Cup spot on the line. The Uruguay national football team are likely to come out and defeat the Peru national football team.

Prediction: Uruguay 2-1 Peru

Telecast Details

India: FanCode

UK: Premier Sports

USA: ViX, Telemundo Deportes En Vivo

Nigeria: Startimes World Football

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