Peru have scored in four of their last five matches: prediction for Colombia vs Peru
The international friendly between Colombia and Peru will take place in Miami on October 7. Both teams are rounding off the international window and using the game to assess their squads ahead of the next cycle of competitive tournaments. Colombia head into the match after a defeat by Paraguay, while Peru lost to Canada in their previous outing.
Colombia: just one goal in their last two matches
Colombia began the current international window with a 1-1 draw against Mexico before suffering a narrow 0-1 defeat to Paraguay. As a result, the team have scored just once across their two games and are yet to show much efficiency in the final third. At the same time, the squad still boasts experienced players such as Luis Suarez, Jhon Arias and Richard Rios.
Over a longer stretch, Colombia have continued to look fairly solid defensively. They have conceded only two goals in their last six matches, and none of those games produced more than 2.5 goals. However, the Colombians have conceded in each of their last two outings, so Peru can certainly hope to create at least a few dangerous chances.
Peru: goals are coming, but the defense keeps making mistakes
Mano Menezes's side are going through a busy international window and cannot yet boast consistent results. Peru lost 1-4 to the United States, then drew 1-1 with Mexico before suffering a 0-2 defeat by Canada in their most recent match. Even so, the Peruvians have scored at least once in four of their last five games.
Defensive play remains the main concern, with Peru conceding 13 goals in their last six matches. Both teams scored in five of those six games, while four finished with more than 2.5 goals. Even against a Colombia side with greater individual quality, the visitors are capable of creating chances, but they will almost certainly leave space for their opponents around their own goal.
Match facts and head-to-head record
- Colombia have conceded in their last two matches.
- Peru have scored at least one goal in four of their last five games.
- Both teams scored in three of the last five head-to-head meetings.
Both teams to score looks highly likely: prediction for Colombia vs Peru
Colombia have the edge in individual quality and will likely enjoy more possession and create more chances. However, scoring just once in their last two games shows that the team's attack is not operating at peak efficiency right now. At the same time, two consecutive matches with goals conceded give Peru a chance to capitalize on defensive mistakes.
Peru are also far from their best, particularly in defense, but they score with reasonable regularity even in games they fail to win. The visitors have players capable of exploiting open spaces and individual errors from their opponents. In such a scenario, it is highly likely that both national teams will have enough opportunities to find the net.
