class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>The hosts have been in strong defensive form and should be able to keep out a poor Peruvian attack when they meet in Buenos Aires<\/p>\n
<\/head><\/p>\nArgentina welcome Peru to the Estadio Monumental, with Lionel Scaloni’s side aiming to continue their impressive run of form in CONMEBOL World Cup qualifying.<\/p>\n
The Albiceleste beat neighbours Uruguay 3-0 at the weekend to extend their unbeaten run in the tournament to 14 matches and face a Peru team they beat 2-0 when they met in Lima in the corresponding fixture last year. <\/p>\n
Argentina vs Peru latest odds<\/p>\n
The two-time world champions last tasted defeat in any competition over two years ago and bet365 make Argentina clear favourites at 3\/10 (1.30) to record a win.<\/p>\n
Peru for their part have won just three of their 11 qualifiers and were beaten 1-0 by struggling Bolivia at the weekend.<\/p>\n
The visitors can be backed at 10\/1 (11.00) to claim their first victory over Argentina since 1997, with the draw offered at 15\/4 (4.75).<\/p>\n
Argentina vs Peru first goalscorer<\/p>\n
Lionel Messi has been in superb scoring form for his country with four strikes in his last three games and unsurprisingly is the shortest-priced player in the first goalscorer market.<\/p>\n
The PSG forward can be backed at 7\/4 (2.75) ahead of his team-mates Lautaro Martinez who is available at 4\/1 (5.00) and Lucas Alario who is offered at 9\/2 (5.50).<\/p>\n
Peru’s joint-top scorers in the tournament are Christian Cueva and Andre Carillo who have both scored three times and are offered at 25\/1 (26.00) and 22\/1 (23.00) respectively. <\/p>\n
Argentina vs Peru preview<\/p>\n
Peru have had clear problems in front of goal in the competition, scoring just 10 times in 11 matches.<\/p>\n
Indeed, Ricardo Gareca’s men have failed to score in five games, most recently against a Bolivia team that have by some distance the worst defence in the tournament.<\/p>\n
Argentina, meanwhile, have looked solid at the back, conceding just six times and keeping three consecutive clean sheets.<\/p>\n
At home, they have let in two goals in 450 minutes in World Cup qualifying and should be able to keep a misfiring Peruvian attack at bay once more. <\/p>\n
Argentina vs Peru tips & predictions<\/p>\n
The hosts can be backed at 20\/21 (1.98) to win to nil, a selection which has paid out in three of the last five home World Cup qualifiers. <\/p>\n
Odds correct at the time of writing. Please gamble responsibly. <\/p>\n