Colombia vs Peru prediction: team news, lineups, expert analysis
On October 7, 2026, the international friendly between the national teams of Colombia and Peru will take place. The hosts are expected to secure a win against a familiar opponent.
Colombia vs Peru: team news and expert analysis
Colombia managed to feature at the World Cup in the summer. They progressed from the group stage with seven points and knocked Ghana out in the playoffs, but lost to Switzerland on penalties in the round of 16 after a 0-0 draw. During their current camp, they faced Mexico and finished with a 1-1 draw. They then suffered a surprise 0-1 defeat to Paraguay.
Peru played at the 2018 World Cup, while their bid to qualify for Qatar ended in disappointment in a penalty shootout in the intercontinental playoff. However, they managed to collect just twelve points in the latest qualifying campaign — only Chile had one fewer. They opened the current run of fixtures with a heavy defeat to the United States. After that, they surprised Mexico by earning a draw. Three days later, they were beaten by Canada without much of a chance, 0-2.
Luis Diaz and his teammates score 1.2 goals per game while conceding 0.7. Their neighbors, meanwhile, have been conceding two goals per match.
Previous matches: Colombia vs Peru
Both of the last two encounters ended in draws.
It is time for the hosts to return to winning ways. We believe they will beat this familiar opponent (odds — 1.62).
Colombia vs Peru: key statistics and trends
- Colombia have drawn three of their last five matches
- 40% of Colombia's matches end with both teams scoring, while the average total goals per match is 1.9
- Peru have lost three of their last four matches
- 80% of Peru's matches end with both teams scoring, while the average total goals per match is 3.0
Colombia vs Peru: possible starting lineups
Colombia play in a 1-4-3-3 formation (possible lineup): Montero — Munoz, Sanchez, Lucumi, Angulo — Castano, Rios, Arias — Asprilla, Suarez, Kampas
Peru play in a 1-4-4-2 formation (possible lineup): Montero — Munoz, Sanchez, Lucumi, Angulo — Castano, Rios, Arias — Asprilla, Suarez, Kampas
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