Colombia v Peru Betting Tips [28 January 2022]

A crucial CONMEBOL World Cup qualifier takes place as Colombia host Peru in a must win game for both sides. Colombia finally broke their extraordinary scoring drought with a 2-1 win against Honduras in their last match. Although just a friendly, the importance of scoring their first goal since September of 2021 can not be overstated. Colombia currently occupy the final automatic promotion spot in fourth place with 17 points. Their opponents Peru, who once looked dead in the water, were revitalized in their dream to qualify for the World Cup thanks to a recent run of good form. After being bottom of the table in September, a series of three wins in five matches catapulted La Blanquirroja up in the standings and they now find themselves even on points with Colombia in the fifth position, trailing only by goal differential. With the top four places qualifying directly for the World Cup and fifth place earning an intercontinental playoff, this match could have major implications on who is going to Qatar and who is staying home.

Colombia has a strong record against Peru in recent years. Over the last 10 meetings, Los Cafeteros have won six, drawn three and lost just once in all competitive matches dating back to 2015. It will be tough for the Peruvians to get a result in this match, they haven’t fared well in Baranquilla and the heat can be difficult for opposing teams to deal with. Although Colombia have struggled to pick up wins in recent matches, their defensive excellence under new manager Reinaldo Rueda is undeniable. Colombia has kept four clean sheets in their last five competitive matches including holding leaders Brazil to a 0-0 draw. The hosts will be counting on their budding superstar Luis Diaz to make the difference in this match. The Porto man has been having a wonderful season and is seeing his name linked with many of the top European clubs. He has the ability to be a match winner and is the key piece in Rueda’s team.

We’re going to trust the hosts to get the three points in this crucial match. The recent success against Peru and their usual strong performance at home means that this line still presents some value. The Colombians are blessed with a number of dangerous attacking threats that should provide enough to earn them a 1-0 or 2-0 victory in this one.