Argentina vs Peru Prediction: The Group A of Copa America 2024 is back with a thrilling encounter as the reigning champions of the world La Albiceleste take on Peru on Sunday 30th June, 2024 at 05.30 AM IST at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami.
ARG vs. PER Match Info:
- Date: Sunday 30th June, 2024
- Kick-off time: 05:30 AM IST
- Location: Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Florida
- Last meeting: ARG 2- 0 PER
Argentina vs Peru Prediction
Argentina, the reigning Copa America champions and current world titleholders, aim to maintain their flawless Group A record as they prepare to face Peru. La Albiceleste have secured their berth in the quarter-finals of the tournament after securing back-to-back victories over Chile and Canada while Peru needs to win in this important fixture to keep its hope alive to qualify.
- ✅ More than 2.5 goals – Argentina to score first.
- ✅ Yellow cards – under 2.5
- ✅Lionel Messi to score for Argentina
- ✅ Argentina to win the match.
Argentina vs Peru Previews
Argentina Team Preview
Lionel Scaloni’s team has exhibited a robust defense in recent fixtures; however, they occasionally struggle with offensive initiative and converting scoring opportunities, aspects that require improvement. Their narrow 1-0 victory over Chile underscored this need for refinement.
- Argentina, currently holding the top position in FIFA’s world rankings, have demonstrated an impressive record with just two losses in their last fifty-nine international matches since 2019. These defeats include a surprising 2-1 upset against Saudi Arabia in the 2022 World Cup and a 2-0 loss to Uruguay during the 2026 World Cup qualifying rounds.
- Argentina has indicated plans to rotate key starters with backup players this upcoming weekend. Among those likely to be rested is Lionel Messi, who faced challenges with a thigh issue during the previous match against Chile.
- Argentina boasts a strong historical record against Peru, staying undefeated in last sixteen matches played against Peru, having emerged victorious in 36 out of the 57 matches played between the two teams, while Peru has secured victory on seven occasions.
Peru Team Preview
La Blanquirroja started their Copa America 2024 campaign with a draw against Chile, encountered challenges in their subsequent match against Canada, playing most of the second half with ten players and ultimately suffering a 1-0 loss. Peru now faces a critical need to secure a victory, that too with a noticeable goal difference to keep their hopes up to stay in the tournament.
- Despite achieving runner-up status in 2019 and reaching the semi-finals in 2021, Jorge Fossati’s side currently occupies the bottom position in the group standings with only one point to their name.
- Peru have failed to score a single time against Argentina in their last four encounters..
ARG vs PER Team News
Argentina:
Out: Not confirmed yet – Lionel Messi (Hamstring issue)
Key Players: Lionel Messi
Peru:
Out: Miguel Araujo (Suspended)
In: Anderson Santamaria
Key Player: Sergio Peña
ARG vs PER Last Five Head-to-Head
- Argentina: 3 Games won
- Peru: 0 Games won
- Draw: 2 Games draw
ARG vs PER Possible Lineups
Argentina Possible Playing XI: Armani; Montiel, Otamendi, Pezzella, Acuna; Mac Allister, Rodriguez, Palacios; Di Maria, Lionel Messi, Garnacho
Peru Possible Playing XI: Gallese; Santamaria, Zambrano, Callens; Polo, Pena, Cartagena, Quispe, Lopez; Lapadula, Flores
ARG vs PER Win Probability
- Argentina : 65%
- DRAW: 25%
- Peru : 10%
ARG vs PER Dream11 Team
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