Peru vs Canada – Match Preview

Hosts Peru will face Canada in a thrilling Copa America Group A match at Children’s Mercy Park. The game is set for Monday, June 25th, at 22:00 GMT. Peru is in second place in the group, with one point and a neutral goal difference. Canada is in fourth place, without points and a two-goal deficit. Both teams aim for a win to improve their standings and advance in the tournament. Bookmakers give Canada a slight advantage, but the match is expected to be closely contested.

Peru – Form

Peru has shown solid form at home, with their latest match against Chile ending in a 0-0 draw on June 22, 2024. They previously beat El Salvador 1-0 in a friendly, continuing El Salvador’s winless streak. A draw with Paraguay earlier in the month ended Peru’s series of friendly wins against them. The outcomes of these three games matched bookmakers’ predictions.

Canada – Form

Canada’s recent performance has been inconsistent. They lost 2-0 to Argentina in their last Copa America match on June 21, 2024. Before that, they secured a surprising 0-0 draw with France in a friendly. However, they suffered a 4-0 defeat to the Netherlands on June 6. This result ended their streak of scoring in away games.

Peru – Canada – Head to Head

The teams last met on September 4, 2010, with Peru winning 2-0 in a friendly. They have faced each other only once in the past decade, with Peru winning that encounter. This upcoming match at Children’s Mercy Park adds an element of unpredictability to their historical stats.

Peru – Canada – Standings

As Round 2 of Copa America Group A approaches, Peru and Canada have had different starts. Peru is in 2nd place with one point and a neutral goal difference. Canada is last, with a two-goal deficit and no points. Both teams have played only one game, making this a crucial stage for them.

Peru vs Canada – Top scorers

Peru’s attack has been a team effort, with Gianluca Lapadula and Joao Grimaldo each scoring once. Midfielders Edison Flores, Piero Quispe, and Sergio Pena have also scored. Canada’s goal distribution is similar, with Cyle Larin and Alphonso Davies each finding the net once. Midfielders Ismael Kone and Stephen Eustaquio, along with forward Jacob Shaffelburg, have contributed to the scoring as well.

Peru vs Canada – Full-Time Betting

Bookmakers favor Canada with odds of 2.30 for a win. Peru’s victory odds stand at 3.20, and a draw at 3.30. Peru’s 18-match unbeaten streak at home could give them an edge. However, Canada is the favorite despite Peru’s struggles in away games. The absence of Alphonso Davies might affect Canada, but they are still favored. Peru has not won in 6 of their last 7 away games.

For halftime-fulltime bets, odds of 4.00 for Peru leading at halftime and winning at fulltime are available. The “draw-no-bet” market offers Peru at 2.20, providing a refund in case of a draw. The “double-chance” market gives Peru to win or draw at 1.571, offering security against a Canada side with recent struggles.

Peru vs Canada – Over/Under Betting

The “Over 2.5” goals odds are at 2.375, while “Under 2.5” goals is at 1.571. Peru’s solid defense and Canada’s scoring difficulties suggest a low-scoring game. However, Peru’s home advantage and undefeated streak could lead to goals. The H2H record shows a Peru win with 2 goals. “Under 2.5” goals is likely, but “Over 2.5” goals offers higher odds.

Peru vs Canada – BTTS Betting

The odds for “BTTS: Yes” are at 2.00. The last match between these teams ended with only Peru scoring. Peru’s recent matches and Canada’s scoring challenges suggest “BTTS: No” at 1.75 is more likely. This makes it a safer bet for this match.

Peru vs Canada – Prediction