Peru’s World Cup qualifiers journey has not been smooth. They currently sit in ninth place and trail the playoff spot by seven points. This situation significantly dampens their chances of advancing. Their upcoming clash against Ecuador is critical, and they must win to keep their hopes alive. However, overcoming Ecuador presents a formidable challenge, as Sebastian Beccacece’s squad remains in superb form.
Since taking the helm, despite an initial setback with a loss to Brazil, Beccacece has led Ecuador to the upper echelons of CONMEBOL. This team iteration boasts a formidable defense, arguably among the best in the confederation. Yet, familiar issues persist: it lacks a reliable goal-scoring striker. In their last three matches, Ecuador managed to score only twice, squandering several opportunities in the process.
Peru‘s national team has faced challenges recently, winning just one game in their last five games. It has accumulated only 11 points over 15 games, which exemplifies its bad streak. Despite having talented players like Luis Advincula, Renato Tapia, and Andre Carrillo, head coach Oscar Ibañez has struggled to find his optimal lineup. Besides, Peru lack standout options to lead the offense as 41-year-old Paolo Guerrero remains their most influential player.
Peru confirmed lineup vs Ecuador
Although the odds may not be in his favor, Oscar Ibañez will have most of his key players available, with only Gianluca Lapadula and Kenji Cabrera sidelined due to injury. Given his consistent approach and reluctance to shake up the lineup, Ibañez will stick with a similar the formation he has used throughout the qualifiers.
Taking that into account, Peru will line up as follows against Ecuador: Pedro Gallese; Luis Advincula, Carlos Zambrano, Renzo Garces, Marcos Lopez; Renato Tapia, Edinson Flores, Andre Carrillo; Andy Polo, Paolo Guerrero, Kevin Quevedo.
Ecuador confirmed lineup vs Peru
Just like in the match against Brazil, Sebastian Beccacece will not have his top three stars, Gonzalo Plata, Enner Valencia, and Leonardo Campana, who remain sidelined with injuries. On the bright side, he does not face any new absences, which allows him to stick with the same lineup from the previous game. Still, Kevin Rodriguez will a more prominent role thanks to his speed and attacking potential.
For this reason, Ecuador will line up as follows against Peru: Gonzalo Valle; Joel Ordonez, Willian Pacho, Piero Hincapie, Pervis Estupiñan; Alan Franco, Moises Caicedo, Pedro Vite; John Yeboah, Kevin Rodriguez; Nilson Angulo.