Colombia – Peru : Preview & Prediction
Colombia, 4th, and Peru, 5th, are neck and neck with 17 points 4 days before the end of these Qualifiers. Winner in the first leg (3-0), Colombia intends to pocket 3 new points against this same opponent in order to relegate them to 3 points behind while there are 3 games left to play. The Tricolor has just won a friendly match against Honduras (2-1) on January 16 thanks to achievements from Quintero and Colorado. In search of success in these Qualifiers for 4 months, the Colombians show 1 loss in Brazil (1-0) and 4 draws in Uruguay (0-0), against Brazil (0-0), against Ecuador (0-0) and ahead of Paraguay (0-0). With only 1 goal conceded in the last 5 days, Colombia’s newfound defensive solidity should be an asset for this important match in view of direct qualification for the next World Cup. Peru has not been very successful against Colombia in recent years (4 defeats in 5 duels) and the latter remains on 1 failure during the Copa America (3-2) last July. The Blanquijorra have not lost for 4 games and have 2 wins in the last two days of these Qualifiers against Bolivia (3-0) and Venezuela (2-1) then 1 draw against Panama (1-1) and 1 victory over Jamaica (3-0) in two friendly matches played on January 16 and 21. Defeated in Brazil, Bolivia and Argentina during its last 4 trips in these qualifiers, Peru could return empty-handed from Barranquilla.
Colombia have won 4 of the last 5 games against Peru.
Colombia easily won the first leg (3-0).
Colombia have suffered only 1 defeat (Brazil) in their last 10 outings.
Colombia are undefeated for 5 receptions in these Qualifiers.
Peru still posted 3 defeats in their last 4 trips to these Qualifiers.
Colombia must absolutely take the 3 points to consolidate its 4th place against the threat of Peru, Chile and Uruguay in the race for qualification.
Colombia – Peru : Betting Tips
BTS/YES Odds: 2.25
