Brazil vs. Peru: Match Preview, Odds & Prediction

Brazil will host Peru in Brasilia for CONMEBOL World Cup qualifying, just days after a late victory that has marginally alleviated the strain on manager Dorival Junior.

The automatic qualifying positions were maintained by Brazil following their last-gasp triumph in Chile, while Peru's inaugural victory last week elevated them from the bottom of the section.

Previous Matches and Head-to-head

Dorival's decision to rely on Botafogo's in-form players during the recent match against Chile was a masterstroke, as the Selecao secured a critical victory in their pursuit of maintaining their exceptional record of reaching every World Cup final.

Brazil was on the brink of a crisis at the interval, but Luiz Henrique's late goal in the Chilean capital on Thursday prevented that.

Brazil experienced an early deficit; however, Igor Jesus, another member of Botafogo, scored the equalizer. Subsequently, his colleague scored the game-winning goal in the 89th minute.

The three points extended Brazil's winning streak to 17 in 20 games against Chile. However, the nations surrounding them earned points on matchday nine, so Brazil is only two points outside the automatic qualifying positions.

Brazil's situation is precarious because they have yet to achieve three victories in ten competitive matches.

Peru is one of the weakest nations in South America, and the hosts must secure another victory. Despite their recent results, a string of five consecutive wins over the country should instill them with plenty of confidence.

Peru was the sole nation in CONMEBOL that had yet to achieve a victory in qualifying before the October window. However, they rectified this situation with a surprising triumph over Uruguay on Friday, demonstrating that every country in South America is an accessible destination.

La Blanquirroja was winless in their first eight games this time, and they managed only one point in three group games at the Copa America in the summer. This was Peru's first competitive victory in two years, dating back to the final match of the previous World Cup qualifying campaign.

In addition, Jorge Fossati's team has advanced from the bottom of the standings, surpassing Chile by six points. Even though they are five points behind the quarterfinal position, there is ample time for them to recuperate if they can capitalize on the advances they demonstrated last week.

Nevertheless, Peru must enhance its offensive and defensive capabilities to secure another World Cup appearance, as it has only participated in one of the past ten competitions.

Peru has only tallied three goals in their qualifiers thus far, and most of their points have been earned at home over the past two campaigns.

Brazuil x Peru Team News

In this match, Igor Jesus is expected to resume his offense for Brazil, following his goalscoring début in Chile. His Botafogo colleague Luiz Henrique, who scored the game-winning goal in Santiago, may accompany him.

Although Lucas Paqueta was booked on Thursday, his suspension has resulted in his absence from Dorival. Consequently, Bruno Guimaraes is expected to be promoted to the starting lineup after serving as a substitute.

Upon arrival at the camp, the hosts' primary injuries were Vinicius Junior and Alisson. It is also anticipated that the latter will be absent for the Selecao's November fixtures. Consequently, Ederson is expected to be the preferred goalkeeper once more.

Even though Peru has several players out injured during this international series, they secured a victory on Friday. Miguel Araujo scored his first goal for his country, securing all three points. The defender is expected to be reinserted into the starting lineup, which could resemble a back five for the visitors.

Renato Tapia and Yoshimar Yotun, two crucial midfielders, are unavailable due to injuries. Additionally, Gianluca Lapadula, the team's primary striker, was forced to withdraw from the roster due to an injury of his own.

However, the three center-backs who started against Uruguay have more than earned another opportunity in the starting XI here. Miguel Trauco and Anderson Santamaria were also scheduled to appear, but their ailments prevented them.

Our Predictions

Brazil to win and under 2.5 goals @ 2.80 on Sky247.ng.

Dorival Junior would appreciate a more ordinary victory in this event, as a six-point haul in October would significantly enhance Brazil's standings following his narrow escape in Santiago.

Even though the Selecao are not in the best health, Peru would not have selected Brazil as their next opponent despite their first campaign victory against Uruguay last week. The Selecao have lost all five previous meetings against their forthcoming hosts.

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