In the early hours of Sunday, Argentina will look to make it three wins in three games in Group A of the Copa America when they face Peru.
ArgentinaThe world champions made it two wins from their two games in Group A at the Copa with a 1-0 win over Chile last time out. The victory sealed La Albiceleste’s place in the knockout stages of the Copa America.
Argentina has recently built some excellent momentum, winning their last seven games in all competitions. Lionel Scaloni’s team has built an excellent recent run of results on solid defensive foundations, keeping clean sheets in five of their last seven matches.
The Copa holders are unbeaten in their last ten games in the competition, recording eight wins in 90 minutes and one in extra time. Their recent defensive record in the Copa America has been strong, keeping six clean sheets in their last eight matches.
PeruThe Incas have the daunting task of needing to beat the world champions to have any hope of making the knockout stages. They picked up a 0-0 draw in their opener against Chile but a 1-0 defeat against Canada last time out.
Peru's defeat last time out ended a six-game unbeaten run and a streak of three straight clean sheets. Their recent defensive displays have contributed to 11 of their last 12 international games, producing under 2.5 goals, including their last four matches.
They have a poor recent record in the Copa America, having failed to win in their last five Copa games over 90 minutes. Their recent games in the competition have been relatively low-scoring, with under 2.5 goals scored in three of their previous four outings.
What am I backing?Argentina are massive favourites to record a victory. However, backing the world champions offers little value. Both teams have been involved in low-scoring games lately. I believe this game could follow suit, so the bet I am backing is under 2.5 goals scored.
