Copa America 2024 Group Stage
21 June, 2024 - Indian Date
Veltins-Arena
MATCH TIMES
India
05:30 AM
UAE
04:00 AM
Saudi Arabia
03:00 AM
MATCH LIVE INFO
Peru possible starting lineup:
Gallese; Callens, Zambrano, Abram; Advincula, Pena, Cartagena, Castillo, Lopez; Lapadula, Guerrero
Chile possible starting lineup:
Bravo; Isla, Maripan, Diaz, Suazo; Nunez, Pulgar; Davila, Sanchez, Valdes; Vargas
Match Preview
Match Preview: Peru vs Chile
Peru and Chile are set to clash in their opening match of Copa America Group A on Saturday, June 22, 2024, at AT&T Stadium. The game kicks off at 5:30 AM local time, and it promises to be an exciting encounter with Wilton Pereira Sampaio from Brazil officiating. Peru, currently ranked 32nd by FIFA, comes into this match in good form, having secured victories against El Salvador, the Dominican Republic, and Nicaragua in recent friendlies, while drawing with Paraguay and Venezuela. Under Jorge Fossati's leadership, Peru has shown defensive solidity, and they will look to capitalize on this in their Copa America opener.
Chile, ranked 42nd by FIFA, has experienced mixed results recently, with wins against Paraguay and Albania but losses to France and Ecuador. Coached by Ricardo Gareca, Chile aims to start their tournament on a strong note. Historically, Chile has the upper hand in head-to-head encounters, having won 10 of the last 14 meetings against Peru. With key players like Eduardo Vargas and Alexis Sánchez leading the charge, Chile will be a formidable opponent.
Both teams are expected to field strong lineups. Peru will likely adopt a 3-5-2 formation, with Gallese in goal, and Guerrero and Lapadula spearheading the attack. Chile is expected to line up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, with Bravo as the goalkeeper and Vargas as the lone striker. The match odds favor a close contest, with bookmakers slightly favoring Chile. As both teams strive to start their Copa America campaign with a win, fans can anticipate a fiercely competitive and entertaining match.