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Bragging rights will be at stake when Canada and Peru draw swords in a friendly at BC Place on Saturday.
The visitors are eyeing a return to winning ways after an abysmal recent run of results.
Canada, meanwhile, are eyeing back-to-back wins for the first time in eight months.
Read our Canada vs Peru prediction, preview and betting tips below, and make sure to check out our today's betting tips page for more of our expert predictions.
Canada vs Peru key stats
- Peru's last five matches have all featured goals at both ends.
- At least three goals were scored in four of Peru's last five outings.
- There were at least 11 corners in five of Canada's last seven games.
Canada vs Peru preview: Can the visitors improve their fortunes?
| Canada | vs | Peru |
|---|---|---|
| 30 | FIFA Ranking | 50 |
| Cyle Larin (95) | Most Caps | Pedro Gallese (129) |
| Jonathan David (43) | Most Goals | Andre Carrillo (11) |
| 785 | Total Caps | 703 |
| 124 | Total Goals | 45 |
| 3 | Uncapped Players | 2 |
*These figures were accurate at the time of publishing.
In their first outing since a heartbreaking Round of 16 exit at the World Cup, Canada returned to action with a 1-0 victory over Chile.
All-time top scorer Jonathan David provided the early spark, netting what would prove to be the game's lone goal.
However, despite Chile being reduced to nine men with more than 40 minutes left on the clock, Jesse Marsch's side were unable to double their lead.
Canada came through the Chile match with no new injury worries. However, injured defenders Alfie Jones (calf) and Derek Cornelius (hip) were both omitted from this three-game friendly window against Chile, Peru, and the USA.
On the other hand, Peru are coming off a 1-1 draw with Mexico. Despite holding the advantage at half-time, they let the victory slip away in the second half.
Compounding Peru's setback, Marco Huaman sustained an injury in the second half against Mexico and was forced off in the 79th minute. The defender is unavailable for selection against Canada.
Ahead of this skirmish, Mano Menezes' men are on a three-game winless run. However, it is worth mentioning that they have not played a competitive match in over a year.
Across three previous meetings between these sides, Canada lead the overall record with two victories to Peru's one. Interestingly, their only encounter in the past 16 years came at the 2024 Copa America group stage, when Canada edged past La Bicolor by a single goal.
Canada vs Peru form guide & betting tips
| Canada | vs | Peru |
|---|---|---|
W
L
W
L
W
|
Form |
D
W
L
L
D
|
| 9 | Goals For | 7 |
| 5 | Goals Against | 11 |
D
D
W
D
W
|
International Friendly Form |
D
W
L
L
D
|
Whispers Predicts: Canada 2-1 Peru
Priced at 3/5 (1.60), Canada are considered favourites by the bookmakers ahead of this clash.
Marsch's troops have three wins in their last five matches, and considering Peru's recent run of results, we are confident that the hosts will emerge victorious here.
Both teams were on the scoresheet in each of Peru's last five fixtures and this can be backed at 1/1 (2.00).
We also fancy over 2.5 total goals at 19/20 (1.95). This landed in four of the visiting team's last five outings.
> Over 2.5 total goals at 19/20 (1.95) | Likelihood: Probable
> BTTS – Yes at 1/1 (2.00) | Likelihood: Probable
> Match result: Canada at 3/5 (1.60) | Likelihood: Probable
> Canada & BTTS – Yes at 27/10 (3.70) | Likelihood: Possible
> Correct Score: 2-1 at 15/2 (8.50) | Likelihood: Outsider