Peru vs Uruguay
International Friendly
Date: Wednesday, 16 October 2019
Kick-off at 02:30 UK/ 03:30 CET
Venue: Estadio Nacional de Lima.
TEAM NEWS
PERU
Ricardo Gareca will lead Peru for a second consecutive match against Uruguay after a 1-0 loss last week in Montevideo. The Argentine coach has selected a very strong team for two games, knowing Peru has only three games (counting this one) before the start of the 2022 World Cup qualifiers. One of the biggest news for both games is the return of striker Paolo Guerrero, while defender Miguel Araujo and halfback Yoshimar Yotun is dealing with injuries.
La Blanquirroja have played three friendlies since the 2019 Copa America and their record has been mixed, with two defeats (against Ecuador and Uruguay) and one win (against Brazil). It should be noted that all three matches have ended with only one goal side and under 2.5 goals in total. Counting their last 11 matches in all competitions, Peru has posted W4, D2, L5 mark.
Expected Starting XI: Pedro Gallese; Luis Advincula, Luis Abram, Carlos Zambrano, Miguel Trauco; Carlos Ascues, Renato Tapia; Andre Carrillo, Christian Cueva, Edison Flores; paolo Guerrero
Peru Key Players
Paolo Guerrero - Won his 100th cap in the match against Uruguay last time out and Peru captain has scored 38 goals in that time.
Christian Cueva - The Santos man will be pushing for a start after appearing from the bench in Montevideo. He has ten international goals in 62 appearances.
Edison Flores - others, such as Cueva, who was on the bench in Montevideo, but his record of 13 goals in 47 appearances show what he can do for Peru.
URUGUAY
The manager Oscar Washington Tabarez has called a very strong team for the game against Peru, but La Celeste will have several key players missing. Nicolas Lodeiro, Fernando Muslera, Edinson Cavani and Luis Suarez have all been ruled out, while Diego Godin might receive a much-needed break. If that happens, then Sebastian Coates could start at the back with Jose Maria Gimenez.
La Celeste have played three friendly matches following their elimination 2019 Copa America against Peru and so far, they've eroded unbeatable: a 2-1 win over Costa Rica, a 1-1 draw in the USA and won 1-0 against Peru. For what it's worth, Uruguay rose 10-match unbeaten streak in all competitions thanks to the sign W7, D3 during that span (excluding the shootout).
Expected Starting XI: Martin Campana; Martin Caceres, Diego Godin (Sebastian Coates), Jose Maria Gimenez, Matias Viña; Matias Vecino, Federico Valverde, Rodrigo Betancur; Brian Rodriguez, Maximiliano Gomez, Brian Lozano
Uruguay Key Players
Brian Rodriguez - Brought to international football very well, scoring in each of the last two games. Los Angeles teenager proved there goalscoring talents Cavani and Suarez.
Matias Vecino - Rodriguez midfielder set up a goal in the win against Peru last time, and has returned to full fitness for club and country.
Diego Godin - The very experienced captain has left Inter in the clubs, but the partnership with Jose Gimenez behind remain in full force at the national level.
Peru vs Uruguay Head-to-Head Stats
Victory Uruguay in Montevideo are 38 them in an international match against Peru, with Brian Rodriguez scored the only goal of their game. Peru has 17 wins, including their penalty shoot-out victory after a goalless draw in the Copa America in the summer, while there are 13 series between the two as well.
PER vs URU Betting Tips
While it remains the case that bet on the international friendly match could be a dangerous game, Uruguay lived up to expectations by winning their first two matches against Peru this month.
Brian Rodriguez scored them in the game, and teenagers - with two goals in three international appearances - has caught the eye.
It means the absence of Luis Suarez and Edinson Cavani is not for strongly felt, with experienced strike partner sit this game out.
It also answers the question of what Uruguay will do when the couple finally ended their talismanic forward, their long fruitful international career.
It is a question of Peru has not answered when it comes to their front line. Paolo Guerrero now has 100 caps Peru, but the goal has been lacking in recent games.
Jefferson Farfan were injured, but they had people like Edison Flores and Christian Cueva to bring into the starting line-up if needs be.
They drew a blank in each of their last two games against Uruguay, however, against the defense led by Diego Godin and Jose Gimenez. Clubs partnerships they may now have ended up with Godin moved to Inter, but they remain the cornerstone backline at the international level.
If Peru failed to break them down again, people like Rodriguez will be key at the other end - a teenager is in good goalscoring form and, once again, it may only take one goal to separate these teams.
It is a question of Peru has not answered when it comes to their front line. Paolo Guerrero now has 100 caps Peru, but the goal has been lacking in recent games.
Jefferson Farfan were injured, but they had people like Edison Flores and Christian Cueva to bring into the starting line-up if needs be.
They drew a blank in each of their last two games against Uruguay, however, against the defense led by Diego Godin and Jose Gimenez. Clubs partnerships they may now have ended up with Godin moved to Inter, but they remain the cornerstone backline at the international level.
If Peru failed to break them down again, people like Rodriguez will be key at the other end - a teenager is in good goalscoring form and, once again, it may only take one goal to separate these teams.
Peru vs Uruguay Betting tips
Not interesting bet: Uruguay @ 1.80.
Over 2.5 goals @ 1.53.
Peru vs Uruguay Predictions
The host has 3 wins and 5 losses in their last ten games in the schedule. Peru has stumbled on a couple of interesting in the meantime. On the other hand, Uruguay has won 7 and lost in their last 10 games in all competitions. Guests also carries a nine-game unbeaten streak ahead of this contest.
The manager Oscar Washington will rely on Christian Stuani to lead well ahead as Edinson Cavani and Luis Suarez have not been included in the squad yet. The return of striker Paolo Guerrero missed the previous game will help the home team in their search and also will pose a great threat to opposition defenders. Also, Miguel Araujo and Christian Cueva will not feature in this fight.
In addition, the host is on a three-match winless in their home matches. Also, they have registered three wins in the last ten home ties. Meanwhile, the guest is unbeaten in the last six away games in their schedule. In addition, the home team has lost nil in their previous home matches in the fixture. Meanwhile, Uruguay had their previous trip down the road pulled to draw in the end.
In addition, Peru is a real force to be reckoned with at home, and they tend to take advantage of the fact that the visitors without their star player. Whatever the situation, the traveling missing their star duo still be regarded as the better side because they have more international experience. Thus, the possibility of visitors to shine over the host.
