[Football- Copa America] 2.7/ 23:00 Peru- Paraguay

[Steve]

[Football- Copa America] 2.7/ 23:00 Peru- Paraguay

I don't see a lot of Copa America picks here, so I'm running with something a little different. Now that we're in the knockoff stages, things are a little trickier. I think more recently Paraguay has shown more quality than any team not named Brazil or Argentina. Ordinarily I would say take Paraguay for the win, but their best playmaker Miguel Almiron is out with a hamstring injury. As a result, they lost 1-0 to Uruguay in their final match. Early reports indicate that Almiron has been ruled out for the clash against Peru. I think this works in Peru's favour, however they've been a little lackluster in the tournament. Other than a surprise win against Colombia, they haven't really been a threat. The odds are in favour of Paraguay at the moment, but I do think the lines will change closer to game time. Without Almiron, Paraguay will have fewer chances created. They've been fairly good at holding possession and their defense has been pretty solid. This is a game that'll be heavy in tackles and I don't see a lot of chances created in either direction. I can see this game going to penalties, but leaning towards Peru's unbeaten streak.
Some things to keep in mind:
Paraguay's Miguel Almiron as it stands is ruled out due to a hamstring injury.
Peru are unbeaten against Paraguay in their last 8 matches.
Peru finished the group stages with a 3-1-1 record, scoring 5 goals and conceding 7.
Paraguay finished the group stages with a 2-0-2 record, scoring 5 goals and conceding 3.
Paraguay-Peru game starts at 5:00 pm EST

over 1.5 @1,70 Bet365

FT 3:3