Peru vs Chile Prediction Copa América 2024

⚽ Football Copa América 2024 Match Preview

⏰ 22 June 2024 - 01:00 GMT +1

🏟 Stadium: AT&T Stadium (Arlington, TX)

Peru and Chile face off in a crucial opening match of Copa América 2024's Group A, which also features defending champions Argentina and tournament newcomers Canada. Both teams will be acutely aware of the importance of a strong start, given the challenging group dynamics.

Peru enter the tournament in good form under new manager Jorge Fossati, who has guided the team to three wins and a draw in his first four matches. The Bicolour will draw confidence from their performance in the 2016 Copa América, also held in the United States, where they topped their group for the only time this century.

Chile, now led by former Peru manager Ricardo Gareca, aim to maintain their impressive Copa América record, having reached the knockout stages in their last six appearances. The team has shown promise under Gareca's leadership, winning two of their three matches since his January appointment, with their only loss coming in a narrow 3-2 defeat to World Cup finalists France.

Both teams boast strong tournament pedigrees. Peru have made it to the knockout stages in each of the last ten editions, while Chile won back-to-back titles in 2015 and 2016. This match could prove pivotal in determining which team advances from the group stage.

Where to watch?

📺 Peru vs Chile Live Stream on TV

📋 Players to watch: Peru's Gianluca Lapadula has been a consistent early scorer, with five of his last six international goals coming before half-time. For Chile, Eduardo Vargas has an impressive record against Peru, scoring seven times in seven appearances against them.

⚡ Match Facts: None of the last 20 H2Hs between Peru and Chile have ended in a draw (PERU: W6, L14).

💡 Prediction: This opening match promises to be a tightly contested affair between two well-matched teams. Peru's recent form under Fossati gives them momentum, but Chile's experience and Gareca's familiarity with Peruvian football could prove advantageous. Expect an intense, high-tempo game with both teams eager to secure a positive start. The historical trend of no draws in recent meetings suggests we're likely to see a definitive result. Chile's slightly superior firepower might give them a narrow edge, but Peru's resilience means they can't be discounted.

Betting tips: Consider backing 'No Draw' given the H2H history. Both teams to score could be a good option, as could Over 2.5 goals given the attacking talents on display. Eduardo Vargas as an anytime goalscorer offers value based on his record against Peru. For a riskier bet, Gianluca Lapadula to score in the first half could be worth considering.