Published on 11/17/2024 6:00 p.m.
by David Ratabouil
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World Cup Prediction
Argentina dominates these Qualifiers for the next World Cup with 3 points ahead of Uruguay and Colombia. However, the Albiceleste has only taken 4 points in the last 4 days and must bounce back after its defeat in Paraguay (2-1) this Friday despite the opening score from interior player Lautaro Martinez (2 goals). Lionel Messi's gang will return to the Estadio Monumental in Buenos Aires where they have won two big victories over Chile (3-0) and Bolivia (6-0) in the last two months. La Pulga had achieved a hat-trick against La Verde. With 6 goals and 2 assists, the former idol of FC Barcelona is still one of the star players of his selection despite his 37 years.
Peru is penultimate in these Qualifications with just one unit ahead of Chile, the red lantern. La Blanquirroja is 9 points behind the Top 6 and 5 lengths behind 7th place, that of jump-off. Qualification will be hard to obtain for Jorge Fossati's protégés who have only won 1 of their last 8 matches, Copa America and Qualifications included. The Peruvians remain on 2 poor performances in Brazil (4-0) and ahead of Chile (0-0), the red lantern. With only 1 success in 11 days, Peru's record is very low!
