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Peru will square off against Canada at Children's Mercy Park in their second group-stage match of the 2024 Copa America on Tuesday. Peru, the 1975 champions, got their campaign underway with a goalless draw against Chile last week while Canada suffered a 2-0 loss to Argentina in their competition debut.
La Blanquirroja trailed Chile on possession but had four shots on target. They suffered an early blow in the game as captain Luis Advíncula picked up an injury in the 34th minute and had to be subbed off. Paolo Guerrero, who missed the previous edition with an injury, came on as a substitute and became the oldest player to appear for his side in the Copa America.
Les Rouges met defending champions and the top-ranked team in the FIFA rankings Argentina in their first game in the tournament and put up a good fight as a string of good saves from Maxime Crepeau helped them play out a scoreless first half.
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They conceded twice in the second half and fell to a 2-0 loss. They will look to open their goalscoring account in this match. Alphonso Davies, who wore the captain's armband in that match, put in a decent shift.
Peru vs Canada Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- There's not much history between the two teams and they have met twice thus far, with both meetings being friendlies. Interestingly, both teams registered away wins in these friendlies, scoring three goals each.
- La Blanquirroja have had an impeccable record in the Copa America recently, having made it to the semi-finals in four of the last five editions.
- Canada have failed to score in their last three games while conceding six goals. La Bicolor, meanwhile have kept clean sheets in their last three games across all competitions.
- The 1975 champions are winless in their last three games in the Copa America, suffering two losses and failing to score in two games.
Peru vs Canada Prediction
La Blanquirroja have enjoyed an unbeaten run in 2024, keeping four clean sheets in five games. Advíncula is unlikely to be risked in this match but faces a late fitness test. Interestingly, four of their last five defeats in the Copa America have all come against Brazil.
The Reds have been in poor form recently with just one win in their last five games in all competitions. They have suffered three losses in that period and have failed to score in their last three games. Jesse Marsch is likely to stick with a similar starting XI from the campaign opener here, though Richie Laryea might get the nod to start.
Both teams will look to open their goalscoring account in this competition and are expected to contest this match closely. Considering La Blanquirroja's recent record in the Copa America, they are expected to eke out a narrow win.
Prediction: Peru 1-0 Canada
Peru vs Canada Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Peru to win
Tip 2: Goals - Over/Under 2.5 Goals - Under 2.5 goals
Tip 3: Peru to keep a clean sheet - Yes
Tip 4: Gianluca Lapadula to score or assist any time - Yes
