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Kick off: 14 October 03:15 CET
Venue: Estadio Nacional (Lima, Peru)
Head to head record
Chile vs Peru 2-1 (2015 Copa America)
Chile vs Peru 3-0 (International friendly)
Peru vs Chile 1-0 (2014 World Cup qualifier)
Peru vs Chile 0-3 (International friendly)
Chile vs Peru 3-1 (International friendly)
Peru
Last 5 matches
Colombia vs Peru 2-0 (2018 World Cup qualifier)
Colombia vs Peru 1-1 (International friendly)
USA vs Peru 2-1 (International friendly)
Peru vs Paraguay 2-0 (2015 Copa America)
Chile vs Peru 2-1 (2015 Copa America)
Team News
Important defender Carlos Zambrano (39/4) recovered from a rib injury to start against Colombia, and he should keep his place in the side after coach Ricardo Gareca opted against punishing the centre-back and Andre Carrillo for a late night out.
Jefferson Farfan (71/19) should be back in contention after missing the Colombia defeat through a muscle strain and he is tipped to replace veteran striker Claudio Pizarro in the starting line-up.
There were more good news for Careca considering that starting right-back Luis Advincula (52/0) recovered from injury, while Yoshimar Yotun could be recalled to the side.
Probable starting line-up (4-2-3-1): Gallese – Advincula, Zambrano, Ascues, Yotun – Lobaton, Ballon – Cueva, Farfan, Carrillo – Guerrero.
Chile
Last 5 matches
Chile vs Brazil 2-0 (2018 World Cup qualifier)
Chile vs Paraguay 3-2 (International friendly)
Chile vs Argentina 1-0 (2015 Copa America final)
Chile vs Peru 2-1 (2015 Copa America)
Chile vs Uruguay 1-0 (2015 Copa America)
Team News
Veteran midfielder Jaime Valdes (3/0) has left the national team after suffering a muscle problem, whereas Charles Aranguiz (40/6) remains a long-term casualty.
Gary Medel suffered a food poisoning, but is already feeling better and his place in the starting line-up should now be in doubt, just like that of Arturo Vidal, who has recovered from a knee injury.
The latest reports suggest that Matias Fernandez and Eugenio Mena will be drafted into the side, with Jorge Valdivia and Jean Beausejour likely to be dropped.
Probable starting line-up (3-4-1-2): Bravo – Medel, Silva, Jara – Isla, Diaz, Vidal, Mena – Fernandez – Sanchez, Vargas.
Interesting Facts
*Chile won the 2015 Copa America semi-final against Peru, making it four wins in last five meetings. Away win is available at 2.20 (6/5).
*There were at least three goals scored in four of those five matches. Over 2.5 goals pays 2.55 (14/9).
*Alexis Sanchez has now scored 7 goals in last 4 matches for club and country. He is 2.75 (7/4) to score anytime vs Peru.
