Colombia kicked off their Copa America campaign with a narrow win over Ecuador last Monday. Colombia vs Peru is one of the most important fixtures in the group as Colombia looks to book their quarter-final spot. Meanwhile, Peru suffered a 4-0 defeat against the Brazilians the other day. Peru would like to live up to their expectations this Monday against the men in yellow at the Estadio Olimpico Pedro Ludovico. Therefore, get ready with your fantasy mind as SportzPoint brings you every insider from the game for your Dream11 team Prediction. Also, follow our Fantasy Football Predictions for all the tricks, tips and dream teams.
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Colombia vs Peru: Recent form of both the teams:
Reinaldo Rueda’s side has collected four points from their opening two games in Group A. In their second game, Colombia took on a Venezuela side with a long list of absentees. They were unable to break the deadlock with the game finishing as a goalless draw. Colombia is undefeated in their last four games and hopes to continue the form ahead in the tournament.
Colombia’s Copa America 2021 form – W-D
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Ricardo Gareca’s side suffered a crushing defeat in their opening game on Friday. They took on host nation Brazil in Rio de Janeiro. The favourites crushed them just like they did in the 2019 finals. Peru has managed only 1 win in their last six games and is in some serious trouble. Previous edition’s runners-up might not even make it to the knockouts this season.
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Peru’s recent form in all competition – L-L-L-W-L
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Colombia vs Peru: Team News, head to head record and Probable starting xi
Colombia:
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Luis Diaz will serve a suspension after he was shown a red card in the dying minutes of the goalless draw with Venezuela. Therefore, he will not be available for Monday’s clash against Peru. Juan Cuadrado and Edwin Cardona will start on the flanks. Luis Muriel and Duvan Zapata will lead the Colombian attack. Meanwhile, Davinson Sanchez of Spurs and Everton’s Yerry Mina will retain their places at the back four.
Colombia possible starting lineup:
Ospina; Munoz, Mina, Sanchez, Tesillo; Cuadrado, Barrios, Uribe, Cardona; Muriel, Zapata
Peru:
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Gianluca Lapadula will lead the line again on Monday. Peru will rely heavily on winger Christian Cueva’s experience going forward. Despite, conceding four goals against Brazil they might stick with their same defensive lineup against Colombia.
Peru possible starting lineup:
Gallese; Corzo, Abram, Ramos, Lopez; Yotun, Tapia; Cueva, Pena, Carrillo; Lapadula
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Head to head:
Colombia and Peru have played 66 games against each other in the past. Colombia holds the bragging rights with 26 wins among 66 games. They have lost 18 times and the game has ended in a draw on 22 occasions.
Colombia vs Peru: Dream11 Fantasy football team and predictions
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