Colombia vs Peru – World Cup Qualifiers Betting Tips

Colombia and Chile have accumulated the same number of points (17) and are 6 points below Ecuador at third place with 23 points. With Ecuador playing the table-toppers, Brazil, both countries would have a shot at qualification if they lost this match. 

Colombia would need to avoid defeat to maintain its position, although, if Chile wins their match, a draw in this match would be costly for Ecuador. As you can see, this match is highly complicated for obvious reasons, and it is a tough call. 

Below is our tips and team’s news for this South American World Cup qualification clash.   

Colombia Form and Team News

Colombia has been in what we can call a neutral form. They are not winning their matches, and they are not losing them either. In their last 5 matches in the South American World Cup qualification, they have drawn 4 and lost 1. Their loss was against Brazil in a hard-fought 1-0 loss. They have also managed to hold Brazil in a previous 0-0 encounter as they are a defensively solid side.  

Colombia sits at the 4th position in the South American World Cup qualification table. Although they can qualify if they lose to Peru or draw and Chile wins, they will be out of that position. They have 17 points in 14 games, scoring 16 goals and conceding 17. 

For the team news, Colombia has just 2 players who would miss this game due to injury: Muriel Luis and Zapata Duvan. 

Peru Form and Team News

Peru is in bad shape compared to their opponents Colombia. Even though they are level on the same points, they have played 14 games, lost 7, won 5, and drawn 2. They have also scored 15 goals and conceded 20. 

In their last 5 games in the World Cup qualifications, they have won 5 and lost 2. One of their loss was 1:0 against Argentina and Bolivia. In their last 5 games in all competitions, they have lost 1, drawn 1, and won 3. 

For the team news, Peru will be without two players due to injury for this clash, and they are Trauco Miguel and Guerrero Paolo. 

Odds By Casumo

Colombia is Casumo’s bookie favorite to win this fixture at 1.70 odds, while Peru is placed at 6.25 odds. If the match is to be a draw, the odds are 3.15.

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Our Tipsters Angle

Colombia and Peru need to win this game, and even a draw is not an option. Colombia is currently sitting above Peru on goal difference, and it won’t mean anything if they are to lose this match. Also, if the match ends in a draw and Chile wins their game, they both will drop down in position, and Chile will occupy the 4th position. 

Colombia is currently the favorite due to the quality of players at their disposal and their defensive solidity. Still, recent games have also shown that Peru can go at any side and win games. 

Here are our tips for this match:

Tip 1:  Any Team to Win (12)

This match is highly complicated, and a draw does no side any good. We understand that Colombia has been drawing most of their recent matches, but a draw does them no good here, and both teams will be out for a win. 

Looking like an attacking game, both teams would likely leave their backline vulnerable, which might prove fatal for either side. Also, checking the H2H between the teams, in their last 5 games in all competitions, they haven’t played out a draw. Colombia has won 3 and Peru has won 2. 

At the Casumo Bookie, any team to win is available at 1.32 odds.

Tip 2:  Over 1.5 Goals

This match has goals written over it. Peru has already conceded 20 goals in the South American World Cup qualification matches, and their leaky defense might let in some goals again in this match.

Colombia are a bit solid defensively but are also conservative in an attack, but this should change in this match as the goal is clear—win the match. Also, checking their H2H against Peru, 4 of their last 5 clashes have had over 1.5 goals scored.

For over 1.5 goals, the market option is available at the Casumo Sportsbook for 1.43 odds.

Conclusion

Colombia vs. Peru is a pulsating clash for the countries involved and the viewers. As mentioned many times already—this match is a must-win game. While we can’t point out which team would win this game, we think it can go either way, and that is why we went for any team to win.  

Would you be watching this game? We will also be watching it, and we are sure it will exciting.

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