In the early hours of Wednesday, Peru and Canada go head-to-head in gameweek of Group A of the Copa America.
PeruThe Incas opened their Group A campaign with a highly creditable 0-0 draw against Chile. The result means that Peru is unbeaten in six international outings, and it was their third straight clean sheet. In fact, they have conceded just once in their last five matches.
The game was another low-scoring encounter for Peru, as ten of their last 11 international games have produced under 2.5 goals.
Peru are still in search of a victory at the Copa America, as they are now winless in their last four games over 90 minutes. However, the draw against Chile at least ended a run of back-to-back defeats at the Copa the Incas.
Their recent outings in this competition have been relatively high-scoring, with over 2.5 goals scored in seven of the last ten matches at the Copa.
CanadaJesse Marsch’s team suffered a not-unexpected 2-0 defeat by world champions Argentina in Group A. They will see this game as far more winnable.
The trouble for Canada is that the result against Lionel Messi and Co. means they have won just one of their last five international games, having suffered three defeats in the run.
A lack of firepower has hamstrung them lately, as they have failed to score in three matches. The lack of goals has contributed to under 2.5 goals being scored in three of their last four games.
Canada's first game in the competition was the Group A opener against the current Copa America holders. They will be hoping that their second game will bring them a maiden victory.
What am I backing?This game is likely to be close and low-scoring, as Peru’s recent games have been low-scoring, while Canada has struggled for goals lately. With that in mind, the bet I am backing is under 2.5 goals.
