Miguel Solomons
Dailysports's expert
On the night of March 21, the Paraguayan national team will face Chile in the 2026 World Cup qualification match. Kick-off is at 00:00 CET. I offer a bet on the winner of this encounter.
Paraguay vs Chile: match facts and head-to-head
- Paraguay is unbeaten in six straight matches: three wins and three draws.
- Chile has not lost in their last three encounters: two wins and a draw.
- In the last three matches, Paraguay consistently scores two goals.
- At home, Paraguay has won their last three games.
- Chile has not won away in six consecutive matches: three draws and three losses.
- Paraguay has won 17% of their matches this season "to nil," while Chile has 8%.
- In their last meeting, Chile thrashed Paraguay 3-0. In the last five head-to-head matches, Chile has won four times, with one game ending in a draw.
Paraguay vs Chile: match preview
Paraguay started the 2026 World Cup qualifiers poorly, earning only one point in the first three games (a draw and two losses). Overall, the end of 2023 and the beginning of 2024 were challenging for the team — they lost all three matches in the Copa America. However, after a change of head coach, results have improved. Paraguay is now unbeaten in six matches, defeating even Brazil and Argentina. Thanks to this series, the team climbed to sixth place in the qualification table, with 17 points, five points clear of the eighth position.
Chile, on the other hand, continues to face significant challenges. In 2023, the team only won against Peru (2-0), suffering three defeats and two draws in other matches. The Copa America was also unsuccessful — the team did not reach the playoffs. This was followed by a series of four consecutive defeats in the qualifiers, then a draw, and only in the last match of 2024 did Chile defeat Venezuela (4-2). The team is currently in ninth place, four points behind the World Cup qualification zone.
Probable lineups
- Paraguay: Fernandez; Velasquez, Balbuena, Alderete, Alonso; D. Gomez, Cubas, Bobadilla, Almiron; Enciso, Sanabria.
- Chile: Cortes; Loyola, Maripan, Diaz, Suazo; Vidal, Echeverria; Sanchez, Pizarro, Cepeda; Vargas.
Prediction
After the coaching change, Paraguay is showing impressive results and has a good chance of qualifying for the World Cup. Considering their form and home advantage, I believe the hosts will win. Bet — Paraguay to win with odds of 1.82.
