Brazil vs Peru Predictions and Betting Tips
The Estadio Nilton Santos is the stage for this highly-anticipated matchup with Brazil taking on Peru in the semifinals of the 2021 Copa América. Read on for our expert tips and predictions.
With the Brazilians having beaten Peru convincingly in the group stage, they would be keen on repeating it with a spot in the final in mind. Can the Peruvians upset the scales this time around?
Highly-anticipated encounter on the cards
Brazil having been practically invincible in the group were pitted against Chile in the quarterfinals. The first half between both teams ended goallessly, however, the host nation quickly opened the scoring in the second half with substitute Paqueta on the scoresheet. Things went from good to bad quickly for Brazil as Jesus saw red only two minutes after they took the lead. However, they managed to see out the game and book themselves a place in the semis.
The mutual fans, most especially, would’ve enjoyed the Peru-Paraguay match given the unexpected twists and turns in which the match took. Heading into this game, Peru was unbeaten in seven games against these opponents so they had some sort of psychological advantage. However, they were given quite a game as Paraguay who initially opened the scoring came back from a goal down on two occasions to take the game to penalties. The Peruvians eventually come out with Miguel Trauco scoring the decisive penalty.
Brazil vs Peru Team News
Brazil possible starting XI:
Ederson; Danilo, Marquinhos, T Silva, Lodi; Casemiro, Fred; Paqueta, Firmino, Richarlison; Neymar
Peru possible starting XI:
Gallese; Corzo, Ramos, Santamaria, Trauco; Ormeno, Pena, Tapia, Yotun, Cueva; Lapadula
Brazil vs Peru Prediction: 2-0
All fingers point towards a Brazil win as the hosts currently look like a side who are more than capable of winning it all.
