PERU v BRAZIL
Copa America
Saturday 22nd June 2019
Kickoff: 1600hrs
Pick: Brazil AH-1
Bookmaker: Bet Victor
Odds: 1.56 (odds taken at 07:03 GMT, 22 June 2019)
Group A features the last two matches of the group phase and we start things off by looking ahead to the clash between Peru and Brazil as the betting tips continue at the Arena Corinthians in Sao Paulo.
Peru Prediction- Can Peru topple the hosts?
Peru recorded what could be a vital 3-1 win over Bolivia in their last match in Group A which has placed them joint top of the group with Brazil.
Following a draw in their opening match with a 0-0 stalemate against Venezuela and the recent victory against Bolivia, they head into this clash in confident mood.
However, it needs to be remembered that Peru have won just 4 of their last 12 matches overall in all competitions, but it’s been a while since they last met Brazil.
All matches for the other nations represent away matches, and Peru have also won just 5 of their last 12 matches on their travels.
Wins over Haiti, Brazil (back in 2016), Bolivia, Paraguay and Ecuador have been reasonable victories, but they’ll be up against a stronger Brazil outfit this time around.
Peru suffered defeat though in their last meeting against Brazil in a 2-0 loss at home back in 2016 during the World Cup qualifiers.
Brazil have won 4 of the last 5 encounters between these two teams.
Brazil Prediction – Can Brazil claim top spot?
The hosts have made a solid if unspectacular start to their Copa America campaign as they sit joint top of Group A level on 4 points with Peru.
Brazil started off in explosive fashion with a 3-0 victory against Bolivia but were then held to a frustrating 0-0 draw with Venezuela in their last group match.
Nevertheless, Brazil have extended their unbeaten run to 12 matches in all competitions which includes a total of 10 wins within this sequence.
The home side have done just enough so far in this year’s Copa America tournament to look well set for a place in the quarter-finals.
In addition, Brazil have kept clean sheets in each of their last 4 matches and Peru will do well to breach the hosts’ solid defensive unit here.
Midfielders Fernandinho and Coutinho along with the impressive forward personnel of Firmino, Willian, Jesus and Richarlison should be too much for Peru in this clash.
Brazil also hold previous dominance over their Saturday night’s opponents, Peru, in recent times as they’ve won 4 of the last 5 encounters.
Key-Facts – Peru v Brazil
- Peru have also won just 5 of their last 12 away matches in all competitions
- Brazil have kept clean sheets in each of their last 4 matches
- Brazil have won 4 of the last 5 encounters between these two teams
Betting Tips Verdict
Peru have made a solid start to this tournament but they’ll be tested to their limit against Brazil I fancy.
