Argentina vs Peru Prediction: A must-win for La Rojiblanca

Argentina will play their last group stage game against Peru at the 65,326-capacity Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, United States. Argentina have already qualified for the next round, while Peru need a win to have any chance of progressing to the next round. Can they get that win against the reigning champions? Below are previews, match facts, possible starting 11, expert betting tips, and odds.

Argentina became the first team to book their place in the quarterfinal of this tournament after recording two wins in their first two games of Group A. They started this competition with a 2-0 victory over Canada before Martinez’s 88th-minute goal gave them another win over Chile in game 2. Lionel Scaloni may opt for fresh legs in this game and will likely give rest to some key players ahead of the knockout phase. Lionel Messi could be given a rest after tweaking his right hamstring against Chile. La Albiceleste sit top of Group A with six maximum points, scoring three goals and conceding 0.

It is good to note that Argentina have won their last seven games in all competitions, scoring 15 goals and only conceding only 2. They have a great history playing against Peru, having not lost any of their previous 16 meetings with Peru.

Peru enter this clash with all hopes of claiming maximum points to have any chance of escaping the group stage. They started this tournament with a goalless draw against Chile. Still, they could not continue this strong defence against Canada in their second game, especially since they were reduced to 10 men in the 59th minute when Miguel Araujo was shown a straight red. Jonathan David’s 74th-minute goal was enough for Canada to get all points. La Blanquirroja currently sit bottom of the group with just 1 point.

Miguel Araujo will miss this clash after his red card, and Anderson Santamaria is expected to replace him. It is good to note that Peru have failed to score in each of their last four meetings with Argentina and have failed to get a win over the defending champions in their previous 16 meetings.

Argentina — Emiliano Martinez, Gonzalo Montiel, German Pezzella, Nicolas Otamendi, Nicolas Tagliafico, Enzo Fernandez, Leandro Paredes, Exequiel Palacios, Angel Di Maria, Lautaro Martinez, Alejandro Garnacho.

Peru — Pedro Gallese, Anderson Santamaria, Carlos Zambrano, Alexander Callens, Andy Polo, Sergio Pena, Wilder Cartagena, Piero Quispe, Marcos Lopez, Gianluca Lapadula, Edison Flores.

• Argentina have lost just 2 of their last 57 matches in all competitions.
• Argentina have only lost once in 16 games since winning the 2022 World Cup.
• Argentina have not lost in their last 16 games against Peru, winning each of their previous three encounters.
• Peru failed to score in their last four meetings with Argentina.
• Peru have yet to score in the Copa America 2024.
• Argentina have kept seven clean sheets in their past ten outings.
• Peru failed to score in 6 of their last ten games.
• Argentina have won their last eight matches in the Copa America.

Although Argentina may not be with some of their starting 11 here, yet they should have no problem getting a win here. Peru are not special in their attacks and only takes pride in their defence. Moreover, Peru haven’t beaten Argentina since 1997, and it is difficult to see them breaking that run here. Additionally, I expect a low-scoring game here. Peru are defensive side, and Argentina are superb at the back as well.

• Under 2.5 for 1.66 odds
• Correct Score – 1:0 for 5.00 odds
• Under 1.5 for 3.00 odds