World Cup
2017-10-10 - Peru vs Colombia
A Sports Betting Pick by Cruiser
Football: World Cup Qualifiers - South America
10th October 2017 – Kickoff 19:30 Eastern Time
Introduction:
This is a clash between two direct rivals for the race to qualify for the World Cup. It is simple for both sides. A win and they will go to Russia for the World Cup. If they lose it is the end of the road for them except if some other results go their way but it is not realistic to hope for that to happen.
As it stands now Colombia has a point more and a draw would do for them, although they will prefer to get the win. Peru is in much better form and have not lost in their last five games going into this match. Columbia has failed to win in their last three matches and their cause has not been helped after losing their last match. in the previous round.
Peru
Peru can dream they can go to the World Cup in Russia after making a good comeback and the character and style of play shows they fully deserved to be in the World Cup. The time they were beaten by Brazil in the 12th round, not many had given them any hope to even qualify or that they can improve on their final standings then. After the defeat to Brazil, they drew with Venezuela and then they won three matches by 2-1. Then that was followed by the away draw with Argentina when they were not given much hope at all.
After that draw now they are in with a good chance to make it to the World Cup. If they can beat Colombvia then they will at least get to the play offs. But if they suffer a defeat then it is the end for them. If Chile and Argentina does not win then that could also come to their favour.
As for the team news, they will welcome back four players who did not play against Argentina due to suspension is now back in the side. However, Tapie and Farfan are still suspended, while goalkeeper Gallese is out injured.
Colombia
Columbia is in a tough spot due to their own doing. They could have wrapped up qualification much earlier. Their first good chance came in the match against written off Venezuela but they could only managed a goalless draw. Then the match at home against Brazil they failed to take advantage even though Brazil does not have any motivation to get the win, but that match too ended in a draw. Then in their last match they could have also sealed qualification with a win over Paraguay but then they suffered a defeat and are now hanging by a thread in this last match.
Now they know they can still resolve things in their favour as it is still in their hands. If they can get a win they can still qualify for the World Cup, but they will not have it easy against an opponent who is coming into this match full of confidence. On the other hand their confidence will be low after their last defeat against Paraguay in their last match. It took them a long time to finally score but then with ten minutes to go Falcao scored for them. However, due to lapse of concentration, in the last two minutes they conceded two goals and lost the match.
As for the team news, they will miss C. Zapate who received a yellow card and he will now miss this clash due to suspension. They will bring on O. Murillo to replace him in the side.
Past Meetings:
Their last meeting was won by Colombia by 2-0.
The Pick:
Take Total Goals Under 2.5
The Statistics :
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The Pick :
Peru 0 Colombia 1
FIXED ODDS BETTING TIP :
Take Total Goals Under 2.5 at 1.75 with PinnacleSports
