Colombia Vs. Peru match preview
The Copa America showdown scheduled to be played on Saturday morning will see two teams searching for third place in the tournament after failing to reach the finals. Colombia will be facing Peru at Estadio Nacional Mane Garrincha to know who settles for third.
Los Cafeteros kicked off the match well with a 1-0 over Ecuador but seemed to lose the grip of the campaign with a draw and two losses in a row. Colombia were able to qualify to the semis after beating Uruguay in a 4-2 penalty kick.
They were glad to progress to the semi-finals but their dream of reaching the finals were dimmed after losing 3-2 penalty kicks.
On the other hand, Las Blanquirroja had a poor start for the campaign after they were thrashed 4-0 against Brazil. They seem to go back to the drawing table and find a way out to get back to the track. In the second game, they registered a 2-1 victory against Colombia and they progressed through group stages unbeaten to the semi-finals.
Peru’s dream to reach the finals was cut short by the nation Brazil with a lone goal from Lucas Paqueta in a 35th minute assist from Neymar.
Match Facts
- Colombia have won three, drawn twice and suffered three losses in the last eight matches in all competitions.
- Los Cafeteros have registered four clean-sheets in their last eight matches in all competitions this season.
- Peru has registered a single clean-sheet in the last eight matches in all competitions this season.
- Las Blanquirroja have won four times, drawn once and suffered three losses in the last eight matches in all competitions.
- Reinaldo Rueda Rivera’s men have at least registered more than two goals, four in the last eight matches in all competitions this season.
- Ricardo Gareca’s side have registered three away wins in the last five matches in all competitions this season.
Colombia Vs. Peru Head to Head
In the last three matches these teams have met once in International Friendly Games, once in World Cup Qualifiers CONMEBOL, and once in Copa America. Colombia have managed to win two of the three encounters 1-0 and 3-0 in Int. Friendly Games and WC Qual. CONMEBOL respectively. Peru on the other hand, got a 2-1 consolation win in the ongoing Copa America, the win that was recorded in group stages.
Colombia Vs. Peru Prediction
Peru played impressively in the tournament with their gradual improvement after a 4-0 loss in their opener match and also beating Colombia in group stages. They will be looking to finish well in third place. Colombia on the other hand also will be aiming to have a commendable third-place finish and will be aiming to redeem themselves from the last 2-1 loss.
Our topbets pundit is predicting a win for Colombia and Betway is backing the results with 1.88 odds while 1XBet is giving 1.91 Odds.
Goals – Under 2.5
Both teams have been producing less than three goals occasionally in various competitions and we expect under 2.5 Markets as predicted by our pundit.
Betway are backing the market with 1.76 while 1XBet is placing odds at 1.79.
Saturday Multi bets
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Tip: Over 2.5
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Tip: Over 2.5
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Tip: Over 2.5
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Tip: Over 2.5
Spartak Moscow II – Krasnodar II
Tip: Over 2.5
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Tip: Over 1.5
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