Chile will look to get their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign back on track as they take on Paraguay at Estadio Defensores del Chaco on Thursday, 20 March 2025. View our free Paraguay vs Chile predictions below.
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Paraguay vs Chile predictions: Visitors to draw first blood
Key stats
- Chile opened the scoring in four of their last five clashes with Paraguay.
- Paraguay have no wins in the last five encounters between these teams.
- However, Chile are still hunting for their first away win of the World Cup qualifiers.
- Six of Chile's last seven games went above the 2.5-goal threshold.
Correct score prediction: Paraguay 2-1 Chile
Chile suffered four defeats in their last six competitive games; two of these ended 2-1. Interestingly, Paraguay won their last two home games by the same scoreline.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Bookies favour Paraguay
- HOME: 4/5 (1.80) – 55.6%
- DRAW: 23/10 (3.30) – 30.3%
- AWAY: 4/1 (5.00) – 20%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Chile have had a disappointing World Cup qualifying campaign, winning only two of 12 matches. With both victories coming at home, Ricardo Gareca's men are still hunting for their first away win in the World Cup qualifiers.
On the other hand, Paraguay have been impressive at home, defeating teams like Argentina and Brazil at Estadio Defensores del Chaco.
As it stands, Chile are ninth in the 10-team CONMEBOL World Cup qualifying group, while Paraguay are sixth.
With that in mind, Paraguay are the expected winners at 4/5 (1.80). Teams with these odds generally have a 55.6% probability of winning.
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We have also pointed out that six of Chile's last seven games went above the 2.5-goal threshold. For this reason, over 2.5 total goals has an appealing look at 6/4 (2.50). That one has a 40% chance of landing.
Most recent H2Hs: A one-sided affair
Chile have had Paraguay's number in recent years, winning four of the last five meetings between these teams. The last time they lost to Paraguay was in June 2021.
International Match 12/06/24
Chile
Paraguay
South America - World Cup Qualifying 17/11/23
Chile
Paraguay
International Match 28/03/23
Chile
Paraguay
South America - World Cup Qualifying 11/11/21
Paraguay
Chile
South America - World Cup Qualifying 11/10/21
Chile
Paraguay
Paraguay preview: Looking to extend their six-match unbeaten run
The only notable absentee from the Paraguay squad is captain Gustavo Gomez, who misses out due to an injury.
Predicted lineup: Fernandez (GK), Velasquez, Alonso, Balbuena, Caceres, Oviedo, Galarza, Bobadilla, Villasanti, Almiron & Sanabria.
South America - World Cup Qualifying 26/03/25
D
Colombia
2
Paraguay
2
South America - World Cup Qualifying 20/03/25
W
Chile
0
Paraguay
1
South America - World Cup Qualifying 19/11/24
D
Bolivia
2
Paraguay
2
South America - World Cup Qualifying 14/11/24
W
Argentina
1
Paraguay
2
South America - World Cup Qualifying 15/10/24
W
Venezuela
1
Paraguay
2
Chile preview: Trying to keep their World Cup hope alive
Coach Gareca recalled two veterans, Alexis Sanchez and Charles Aranguiz, to the Chilean squad for this month's World Cup qualifiers, as pressure mounts on La Roja to qualify outright.
Predicted lineup: Cortes (GK) Hormazabal, Maripan, Diaz, Suazo, Echeverria, Pizarro, Vidal, Sanchez, Cepeda & Vargas.
South America - World Cup Qualifying 26/03/25
D
Ecuador
0
Chile
0
South America - World Cup Qualifying 20/03/25
L
Paraguay
1
Chile
0
International Match 08/02/25
W
Panama
1
Chile
6
South America - World Cup Qualifying 20/11/24
W
Venezuela
2
Chile
4
South America - World Cup Qualifying 16/11/24
D
Peru
0
Chile
0