Australia vs Peru FIFA World Cup 2018 – Lineups, Predictions & Stats Preview 26 June 2018
The final match in Group C takes place at 3 PM Tuesday. Australia is still in the running for qualification, and need a win, as well as a favour from France against Denmark to progress to the next round. Peru has already been eliminated but will be playing for honours.
Australia Probable Lineups and Stats
After 2 matches Australia has scored a total of 2 goals, (1 in each match). This return is from an average shot per game ratio of 9.5, currently a group low. They have conceded 3 goals from their 2 matches, more than any other team in the group.
Australia has received 3 yellow cards in total, with the offending players being Leckie, Risdon and Behich. The team has had a 48.5% share in possession in their matches, and have a pass completion rate of 81.7%. Their top scorer is captain Mile Jedinak who has scored 2 goals for Australia in group C. Leckie has the highest shot per game record of any player in the group.
Andrew Nabbout sustained an injury against Denmark, so will most likely miss out on this game. After a strong performance against Denmark, there should be no other changes. Australia’s probable lineup: Ryan, Behich, Milligan, Sainsbury, Risdon, Kruse, Jedinak, Mooy, Leckie, Rogic, Juric.
Peru Probable Lineups and Stats
After 2 matches, Peru has yet to score a goal, but not for a lack of trying, averaging a total of 13.5 shots per game, a group high. They have conceded 2 goals, (1 in each game).
Peru have received 3 yellow cards in total, with the offending players being Aquino, Guerrero and Tapia. The team has had a 52.7% share of possession in their matches, a group high, and they have a pass completion rate of 81.3%.
Tapia received a concussion against Denmark, and this may see him lose his spot in the starting 11. Having performed well, despite their results, expect the rest of the team to remain unchanged. Peru’s probable lineup: Gallese, Advincula, Rodriguez, Ramos, Trauco, Yotún, Aquino, Carrillo, Cueva, Flores, Guerrero.
Australia v Peru – Head to Head
This is Australia and Peru’s first meeting in an international fixture. Australia’s best showing at the World Cup came at the 2006 World Cup in Germany where they reached the last 16 of the tournament. They were beaten by eventual winners, Italy. This is Peru’s first World Cup in 26 years. Their previous best display at the tournament came in 1970, in Mexico, where they were knocked out by eventual winners, Brazil, at the quarter-final stage.Expert Tip
For the Incas, this match will be irrelevant as they have no chance to qualify for the Round of 16. They have put very poor performances in group C after being defeated by Denmark and France. On the other hand, Australia has been lucky enough after the VAR system has judged them two penalties.
In group C, the second place is still up for grabs. If France defeats Denmark, and Australia defeats Peru, the Australians will have the chance to fight for the second place, but then the goal difference will be questioned.
Against each other, both sides have never met before and this is going to be their first competitive game. Our tip for this meeting is Australia to not concede a goal in their net. The second one coming from Correct Score: 1-0 for the Australian team, furthermore, other good markets to bet on are Under 3.5 Cards or Under 2.5 goals in the game.
[/showmore]Interesting Facts and Information
- Peru have not managed to score in their last 3 games.
- Australia wins 1st half in 16% of their games, Peru in 30% of their games.
- Both teams haven’t won their last game in the World Cup.
- Australia’s recent performance is better than Peru’s.
- Australia scores 1.75 goals when playing at home and Peru scores 1.14 goals when playing away (on average).
- Peru has streak of 3 matches with 0 scored goals.
- When Australia leads 1-0 at home, they win in 100% of their games.
- When Peru leads 0-1 away, they win in 100% of their games.
- When Australia is down 0-1 home, they win 100% of their games.
- When Peru is down 1-0 away, they win 0% of their games.
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