Peru vs Chile: Preview, H2H, Prediction, Team News, Lineups
Day two of the 2024 Copa America begins with an exciting Group A clash between Peru and Chile at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
Both teams are eager to kick off their campaigns with a strong performance, adding another chapter to their historic rivalry.
When & Where is the Peru vs Chile Match?
The Peru vs. Chile match will take place on June 21, 2024, at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. The match is scheduled to kick off at 8:00 PM Eastern Time.
AT&T Stadium, known for its grandeur and state-of-the-art facilities, is set to host this high-stakes encounter.
Start Time in Different Countries:
- USA (ET): 8:00 PM
- UK: 1:00 AM (June 22)
- Peru: 7:00 PM
- Chile: 8:00 PM
Peru vs Chile Preview: Copa America 2024 2nd Match
Peru enters the tournament in strong form, unbeaten in their last five matches across all competitions. Under the guidance of Jorge Fossati, who took over in late 2023, Peru has transformed their fortunes and is currently on a five-match unbeaten streak.
On the other hand, Chile, led by former Peru coach Ricardo Gareca, has also been performing well, scoring eight goals in their last three matches.
Peru vs Chile H2H
Chile has had the upper hand in recent encounters, winning two of their last three matches against Peru.
However, in their last Copa America meeting in 2019, Peru defeated Chile 3-0 in the semi-finals, preventing Chile from winning a third consecutive title.
Team News
Peru:
Coach Jorge Fossati has called up an experienced squad, with Andre Carrillo set to reach 100 international caps. Key players include Gianluca Lapadula and Christian Cueva. Diego Romero is the only uncapped player in the squad.
Chile:
Ricardo Gareca has assembled a seasoned team featuring veterans like Claudio Bravo and Eduardo Vargas. Bravo is close to his 150th cap, while Vargas remains a key offensive player with 42 goals for Chile.
Prediction
Chile is favoured to win due to their strong recent form and Gareca’s deep understanding of the Peruvian team.
The predicted scoreline is Peru 0-2 Chile.
Possible Lineups
Peru:
- Goalkeeper: Pedro Gallese
- Defenders: Alexander Callens, Carlos Zambrano, Luis Abram
- Midfielders: Luis Advíncula, Sergio Peña, Wilder Cartagena, Renato Tapia, Marcos López
- Forwards: Gianluca Lapadula, Paolo Guerrero
Chile:
- Goalkeeper: Claudio Bravo
- Defenders: Mauricio Isla, Guillermo Maripán, Gary Medel, Gabriel Suazo
- Midfielders: Erick Pulgar, Arturo Vidal, Charles Aránguiz
- Forwards: Alexis Sánchez, Eduardo Vargas, Diego Valdés
The Peru vs Chile match at the 2024 Copa America is set to be a thrilling encounter, with both teams eager to start their campaigns on a positive note.
With experienced squads and high stakes, this match is an exciting battle for football fans worldwide.
