Peru vs Ecuador Prediction & Tips
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Seeking four rebounding wins in the 2022 FIFA World Cup CONMEBOL qualification, Peru get ready to close the horns with fellow hopefuls from Qatar Ecuador on Tuesday.
Ricardo Gareca’s men won 1-0 against Colombia last time, while their next visitors beat Brazil in an accident-filled 1-1 draw.
It is not since 1982 that Peru has managed to book their place in the subsequent World Cup finals, but with Ricardo Gareca’s team kicking off their qualifying campaign in recent times, this week’s hosts they could be part of the South American elite contingent in Qatar.
After streak wins over Bolivia and Venezuela in November, Peru faced a daunting trip to Barranquilla to face Colombia earlier this week, but Gareca’s side held up and took home maximum points thanks to the substitute Edison Flores 85th minute effort.
After winning three consecutive games in 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, Peru has suddenly reached fourth and last place in qualifying with 20 points in 15 games, but Uruguay is only one point behind in the playoffs. interconfederal.
Gareca’s side now enter the Ecuador test with four wins and one draw to boast from their last five in all tournaments, and the familiar territory has certainly been kind to the 2018 group stage finalists in recent memory.
In fact, Peru have won each of their last three World Cup qualifying matches at home without conceding a single goal and are unbeaten in six on their territory in all competitions, and the 22nd ranked nation in the world doesn’t need a second call. to increase pressure on their opponents here.
Alisson Becker saw his fair share of Premier League VAR controversy during his time at Liverpool, but the Brazilian shooter would have thanked his lucky stars that those operating the tech booth saved his bacon against Ecuador.
On a day when Emerson Reale and Ecuador goalkeeper Alexander Dominguez forced to take the walk of shame, Alisson saw two red cards overturned by the VAR, but Selecao was still held back Casemiro’s early opening was canceled by Felice Torresdi head 15 minutes from the end.
After remaining undefeated for four 2022 World Cup qualifying matches, Ecuador remain in pole position to finish as the best of the rest behind Argentina and Brasilee – currently third in the standings with 24 points to their name – four ahead of their next. opponents.
Gustavo Alfaro’s team has not yet booked air tickets to Qatar, but victory at Estadio Nacional will make it impossible for Ecuador to finish below fifth and at least advance to the playoff stage, and an appearance in a fourth final of World Cup since the turn of the millennium is firmly in their hands.
However, only two of Ecuador’s seven victories in 2022 World Cup qualifiers have come away from home and La Tri lost 2-1 to Peru when the teams first met in qualifiers in June.
Peru – Ecuador FREE TIPS
Peru – Win @ 1.45
