Paraguay are in fifth place in the standings with 21 points and will strive to keep their chances for participation in the 2026 World Cup. So far, they have five wins, six draws, and three losses - a balance that places them among the stable teams in the campaign. With another draw, they can take another step towards their goal, especially considering the expanded format of the World Cup. It is important to note that draws prevail in their performance so far - a sign of caution and a desire to control the risk.
Uruguay's superiority in direct duelsUruguay also have 21 points and the same balance - five wins, six draws, and three losses, but they are in a more advanced position - third. This puts them in a good position before the direct duel, as with a draw, they will almost certainly secure their place in the World Cup. History is on their side - they have not lost to Paraguay in their last 11 matches, recording six wins and five draws. Even more impressively, in the last four meetings, they have not conceded a single goal, indicating that they know how to deal with this opponent.
Prediction: Under 2.5 goalsThe last four clashes between these two teams have been extremely low-scoring, with an average of just 0.5 goals per match. This clearly speaks to caution and a prevailing tactical battle. Considering that both teams often end in draws in the current qualifiers, it seems natural to expect another clash with few goals.
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