On November 20 at 8:00 AM China Time, the 12th round of the World Cup South American qualifiers will feature a match between Argentina and Peru.
Currently ranked first in the world, Argentina is also the defending World Cup champion. They are now on the path to defend their title. In the previous 11 matches, the team has achieved 7 wins, 1 draw, and 3 losses, accumulating 22 points and temporarily leading the standings. They lead 7th-placed Venezuela by 10 points, making it highly unlikely for them to be eliminated, although they have not yet secured a spot. In 11 matches, they scored 20 goals and conceded only 7, demonstrating strong offensive and defensive capabilities. Besides qualifying for the World Cup, the team also aims to finish at the top of the standings.
In their most recent match, the team lost 1-2 to Paraguay away. In the three matches prior to that, they lost 1-2 to Colombia, drew 1-1 with Venezuela, and won 6-0 against Bolivia. Their form has been relatively poor, but all three winless matches occurred away from home. This time, returning to their home ground and facing a weaker opponent, they hope to secure a big win and regain confidence. Additionally, team captain Messi was eliminated early from the MLS playoffs, allowing him to focus entirely on preparing for the national team. A fully committed Messi could once again become a nightmare for opponents.
Peru is currently ranked 38th in the world and is considered a mid-level team in South America. Their goal in this qualifier is to reach the World Cup finals. However, in the first 11 matches, Peru’s performance has been very poor, with only 1 win, 4 draws, and 6 losses, accumulating 7 points and ranking second-to-last in the standings. They are 9 points behind the 6th-placed team, making qualification extremely difficult. If they can find their form in the second half of the qualifiers, they might still secure a playoff spot. In 11 matches, the team has scored only 3 goals while conceding 14, a disastrous performance on both offense and defense.
In recent matches, apart from a surprising 1-0 win over Uruguay, Peru has not won any other games. They failed to secure a victory even against bottom-ranked Chile. In terms of away performance, the team has suffered six consecutive losses, with all six matches ending in shutouts. The attack has been completely ineffective. Facing a determined Argentina aiming for the group’s top spot, Peru is likely to continue their losing streak.
In the last 10 historical encounters, Argentina has maintained an unbeaten record with 6 wins and 4 draws. They have won the last four matches against Peru. Given that Peru is playing away, it is almost impossible for them to defeat the formidable Argentina. They will likely adopt a defensive strategy to try and earn a point.
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