Peru - Canada predictions and free betting tips [25/06/2024]

On Wednesday, 26 June, as part of the 2nd round of the Copa America group stage, Peru will face off against Canada's national team. Last week, the Peruvians drew a dull match with Chile (0:0), while the "Maple Leafs" stood little chance, losing to the reigning world champions, Argentina, 2:0.

Predicted Line-ups

Peru: Gallese; Araujo, Zambrano, Callens; Polo, Peña, Cartagena, Quispe, López; Lapadula, Flores.

Canada: Crepeau; Johnston, Bombito, Cornelius, Davies; Buchanan, Koné, Eustáquio, Millar; David, Larin.

Stadium

The match will take place in Kansas City at Children's Mercy Park.

Peru

The Peruvians began their Copa America journey with a draw against Chile last week (0:0). Jorge Fossati's side held only 35% possession but defended confidently, allowing the opponent just one shot on target. The team has been in good form in 2024, undefeated in friendly matches, including three consecutive victories – against Nicaragua (2:0) and the Dominican Republic (4:1) in March and El Salvador (1:0) before the continental championship started. In the qualifiers for the next World Cup, "Blanquirroja" performed poorly, failing to win any of the first six matches, which included four defeats – Brazil (1:0), Chile (2:0), reigning world champions Argentina (2:0), and Bolivia (2:0). An interesting fact: the "Incas" have won their last four encounters against CONCACAF teams and have remained unbeaten against teams from this region since September 2022 (1:0 vs Mexico).

Canada

Canada returned to the Copa America after being denied participation twice – in 2019 and 2021. In their final friendly match before the campaign, the Canadians held France to a 0:0 draw and then started the tournament with a quite expected 2:0 defeat to Argentina in the first round. In the first half, the Maple Leafs had seven shots on target, the highest of any team playing against Argentina since November 2021. Nonetheless, class prevailed: goals were scored by Julián Álvarez and Lautaro Martínez. Over the past few months, the team hasn't been delivering stellar results: just days before facing France, they were thrashed 4:0 by the Netherlands, and at the World Cup in Qatar, they showed nothing, finishing with zero points in their group. However, it is worth noting that the Red-Whites have all the necessary resources for success; last spring, in the CONCACAF Nations League A, the nominal guests beat Trinidad and Tobago in the final 2:0.

Head-to-head

These teams met only once, in a friendly match in 2010, where Peru won without conceding a goal (0:2).

Match Prediction: Peru vs Canada

On paper, the Canadian team has a slightly higher quality squad, but the "Incas" have been in great form in 2024 and remain unbeaten in all competitions. Moreover, the Latin American team has conceded just one goal in their last five matches, and Peru's Copa America experience is much richer. I predict a draw at least for Jorge Fossati's men.