World Cup Qualifiers

Peru beat Chile 2-0: Highlights and goals

Peru defeated Chile 2-0 at the Estadio Nacional in Limaon Matchday 11 of the South American 2022 World Cup Qualifiers. Here, you will find the highlights and goals of this game.

Sergio Peña of Peru celebrates with teammate Christian Cueva.
© Getty ImagesSergio Peña of Peru celebrates with teammate Christian Cueva.

Peru clinched an outstanding 2-0 win over Chile at the Estadio Nacional in Lima in a match for the 11th round of the 2022 South American World Cup Qualifiers. Check out the highlights andgoals of this game.

Christian Cueva put the home side ahead in the 36th minute, while Sergio Peña extended the difference in the 64th. The loss leaves Chile in a very difficult position for the rest of the tournament, while Peru climbed positions in the standings.

Peru vs Chile: Match Preview

The Conmebol 2022 World Cup Qualifiers are back and Matchday 11 will kick off the first of a triple-fixture in the October international window. Peru and Chile face each other in a must-win game for both sides to remain alive in the race for a Qatar 2022 berth. Here, you will find everything you need to know about this match, such as the preview, information, storylines,predictions, and odds.To watch this game in the US, tune in to FuboTV.

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La Blanquirroja got off to a poor start to their campaign as they had to wait until their sixth gameto claim their first win. However, things began to improve since then, but they were beaten again in their last match. Will Ricardo Gareca‘s boys defeat the longtime rivals to get back on track?

La Roja are in a similar spot, though. Martin Lasarte hasn’t turned things around yet and he is currently in a hot seat as Chile’s World Cup aspirations are in real danger after six winless games. Therefore, this is a crucial match for the visitors as well.

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Peru vs Chile: Match Information

Date: Thursday, October 7
Time: 9 PM (ET)
Location: Estadio Nacional del Peru, Lima

Peru vs Chile: Time by State in the US

ET: 9 PM
CT: 8 PM
MT: 7 PM
PT: 6 PM

Peru vs Chile: Storylines andHead-to-Head

Peru have struggled to grab results in the South American World Cup Qualifiers and now they’re suffering the consequences of dropping all those points. Gareca’s side managed to claim its first wins but it suffered another setback at the hands of Brazil on Matchday 10.

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The outlook isn’t encouraging for Chile either. La Rojapicked up only one triumph in nine games, curiously against Peru. Their last game ended in disappointment as they lost 1-3 to Colombia and now they’re under pressure to get back to winning ways.

This will be the 21st meeting between these two lifelong rivals in the World Cup Qualifiers. Chile have the edge with 12 wins, while Peru emerged victorious on six occasions, and they drew twice.

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Peru vs Chile: South American 2022 World Cup Qualifiers Standings

After nine rounds of play, both Peru and Chile find themselves in a tough spot ahead of Qatar 2022. La Blanquirroja are seventh with eight points, while La Roja sit one place below just one point shy of them.

How to watch or live stream Peru vs Chile in the US

The game to be played at Estadio Nacional del Peru between Peru and Chile on Matchday 11 of the South American 2022 World Cup Qualifiers will be broadcast in the US by FuboTV.

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Peru vs Chile: Predictions and Odds

Bookmakers have already unveiled their predictions for this game. FanDuel sees this one as an evenly-matched duel but Peru are slight favorites with odds of +160, while Chile have +185, and a tie would result in a +200 payout.

FanDuel
Peru +160
Tie +200
Chile +185
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* Odds via FanDuel.

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