Argentina and Peru round of 16 match are set to face off in the Copa America on June 30, 2024, at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami. Argentina enters the match in strong form, sitting at the top of their group with two wins out of two. Peru, on the other hand, has struggled, managing just one draw and one loss so far.
Team News and Lineups Argentina’s head coach, Lionel Scaloni, is expected to field a strong lineup featuring key players like Lionel Messi, Julian Alvarez, and Rodrigo De Paul. Emiliano Martinez will likely be the goalkeeper, with a defense comprising Nahuel Molina, Lisandro Martinez, Cristian Romero, and Nicolas Tagliafico.
Peru, under the guidance of Jorge Fossati, will rely on Pedro Gallese in goal. Their defense is expected to include Alexander Callens and Carlos Zambrano, with midfielders Sergio Pena and Wilder Cartagena aiming to support forwards Edison Flores and Gianluca Lapadula.
Argentina vs. Peru: Match Information
Date and Time:
- Date: June 30, 2024
- Time: 00:00 UTC (8:00 PM local time, June 29)
Venue:
- Stadium: Hard Rock Stadium
- Location: Miami, Florida, USA
Predictions
The odds heavily favor Argentina, who have won their last three encounters against Peru without conceding a goal. Predictions suggest a tight match, with a possible 1-0 victory for Argentina being a common forecast. Argentina’s attacking prowess, led by Messi, combined with their solid defense, makes them the favorites to secure another win.
Argentina vs Peru: Head-to-Head Record
The football rivalry between Argentina and Peru is rich with history and notable matches. As of their latest encounter, Argentina has a significant upper hand in their head-to-head record against Peru.
Total Matches: 13 since 2004
Argentina Wins: 9
Peru Wins: 0
Draws: 4
Goals: Argentina has scored 25 goals to Peru’s 8 in these encounters
Referee Appointments:
- Referee: César Arturo Ramos Palazuelos (Mexico)
- Assistant Referees: Miguel Hernandez (Mexico) and Alberto Morin (Mexico)
- Fourth Official: Andres Matonte (Uruguay)
- VAR: Fernando Guerrero (Mexico)
As the match approaches, Argentina looks set to continue their strong run in the tournament, while Peru will be aiming to pull off an upset. Fans can expect a competitive game, but the odds and form heavily tilt in favor of Argentina securing another victory in their Copa America campaign.
