Peru vs. Colombia - prediction, team news, lineups

Match preview

Peru and Colombia will face each other in a friendly match on Saturday, March 28, 2023, at the Estadio Nacional in Lima, Peru. Both teams are using this match as preparation for the upcoming FIFA World Cup qualifiers. Peru is currently ranked 21st in the FIFA World Rankings, while Colombia is ranked 17th.

Peru will be looking to continue their good form in recent months. They have won their last three matches, including a 1-0 win over Paraguay in their last friendly match. Colombia, on the other hand, will be looking to bounce back from a disappointing 0-0 draw with Bolivia in their last match.

Team news

Peru will be without the services of injured defender Carlos Zambrano and midfielder Yoshimar Yotun. Colombia will be without the services of injured defender Davinson Sanchez and midfielder James Rodriguez.

Lineups

Peru: Gallese; Advincula, Ramos, Araujo, Trauco; Tapia, Aquino, Cueva; Carrillo, Lapadula, Flores Colombia: Ospina; Medina, Mina, Murillo, Mojica; Barrios, Cuellar, Uribe; Diaz, Borja, Sinisterra

Prediction

This is a tough match to call. Both teams are evenly matched and will be looking to win. However, Peru has the home advantage and will be looking to make a statement ahead of the World Cup qualifiers. I predict that Peru will win 2-1.

Conclusion

This friendly match between Peru and Colombia is sure to be an exciting one. Both teams are evenly matched and will be looking to win. I predict that Peru will win 2-1.