Chile – Uruguay : Preview & Prediction
The stakes are high for Chile in this last game of the qualifiers, as La Roja can clinch fifth place, which is synonymous with a play-off. The partners of Arturo Vidal are only 2 units away from this objective and will reach it only if they win Uruguay and that in the same time Peru and Colombia do not take the 3 points. There are a lot of factors to take into account but Lasarte’s team will focus on fulfilling their mission, which is to beat La Celeste. Chile have won 5 of their last 9 matches in all competitions but they are coming off a 4-0 defeat in Brazil on 25 March a few weeks after winning in Bolivia (3-2). La Roja has lost two home games against Ecuador (0-2) and Argentina (1-2) after triumphing over Paraguay (2-0) and Venezuela (3-0). Chile, who beat Uruguay in their last two games in 2015 (1-0) and 2016 (3-1), are looking to make it three. La Celeste have managed to qualify with great difficulty, reaching this 4th and last place with only 7 wins after 17 games. Cavani’s team has had its ups and downs during these qualifiers and has only taken 3 points from its last 4 away games. Uruguay have lost in Argentina (3-0), Brazil (4-1) and Bolivia (3-0) in their last four trips. In the first leg in Montevideo, La Celeste were extremely lucky to win in extra time (90th+3), leaving the Chilean side with a 2-1 lead.
Chile have two home wins over Uruguay in 2015 and 2016.
Chile have won 2 of their last 4 home games.
Uruguay have lost 3 of their last 4 games in these qualifiers.
Uruguay are officially qualified for the World Cup in Qatar.
Chile can still qualify for the play-offs: victory is imperative for La Roja.
Uruguay have nothing to play for on this final day, unlike Chile who must win and hope that Peru and Colombia slip up to reach the play-offs. La Roja will defeat La Celeste.
Chile – Uruguay : Betting Tips
Chile – Win Odds: 2.25
