Copa America: Argentina vs. Peru odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Argentina vs. Peru odds and lines, with Copa America expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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Argentina battles Peru for each country’s final group stage action in the highly anticipated Copa America from Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens. Kickoff is set for 8 p.m. ET (FS1). Below, we analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Argentina vs. Peru odds, and make our best soccer bets, picks and predictions.

Argentina, as a nation, has been dominant over the last 4 years. Argentina won Copa America in 2021 with F Lionel Messi winning best player and G Emiliano Martinez winning best goalkeeper. Argentina then took down France in the World Cup Final in 2022. Argentina won all 4 friendlies leading up to Copa America, winning 3 of those 4 by multiple goals. Through its first 2 matches, Argentina beat Canada 2-0 and Chile 1-0.

Peru, which also played 4 matches leading up to the tournament, went 3-1-0 in those with the only match in which it didn’t win ending in a 0-0 draw against Paraguay. Peru drew Chile 0-0 June 21, in its first Group A action. It then lost to Canada 1-0 Tuesday, giving up the lone goal following a 58th minute red card shown to D Miguel Araujo. This is a must-win game for Peru.

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Argentina vs. Peru odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:31 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline: Argentina -210 (bet $210 to win $100) | Peru +650 (bet $100 to win $650) | Draw +300 (bet $100 to win $300)
  • Over/Under: 2.5 (O: +132 | U: -162)

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Argentina vs. Peru picks and predictions

Prediction

Argentina 1, Peru 1

Moneyline (ML)

SPRINKLE DRAW (+300).

This wager is strictly on the fact that Argentina basically has the group won. Even if Canada were to win and Argentina were to lose, the latter would have to lose by several goals or Canada would have to absolutely throttled Chile in order for their standings to flip. Argentina should play competitively, but it will likely play the game at a slower pace and limit the playing time of its best talent.

Peru, on the other hand, has nothing to lose and must get a result. It showed great poise against Chile, drawing it 0-0 (Chile lost 1-0 to Argentina), and really only lost to Canada after that early 2nd-half red card. Peru is good enough to at least keep things close.

For a small wager, BET DRAW (+300).

Over/Under (O/U)

BET UNDER 2.5 (-162).

The Under has been ultra hot for both teams, and that should be expected to continue here. Peru has yet to score in this tournament, while Argentina has tallied 3 goals in 2 games and hasn’t allowed a goal.

The Messi-led side is the only team in the event to not allow a goal through 2 games. Peru is 1 of 4 teams that have yet to score as well and are 1 of 8 teams (16 in total) that have allowed 1 or 0 goals.

Considering those trends, BACK UNDER 2.5 (-162).

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Copa America: Colombia vs. Peru odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Friday’s Colombia vs. Peru odds and lines, with Copa America betting picks, tips and predictions.

In Friday’s third-place match of Copa America, Colombia takes on Peru. The match is set for an 8 p.m. ET kickoff at Estadio Nacional in Brasilia, Brazil. Below, we preview the Colombia vs. Peru odds and lines, and make our best Copa America picks and predictions.

Colombia is coming off a disappointing loss to Argentina. It hung with the more talented side through 90 minutes but lost 3-2 in penalty kicks. It has been an impressive run.

As for Peru, it’s coming off a 1-0 loss to Brazil, the favorite to win the tournament. That loss was in a much better performance than it put forth in the 4-goal defeat it suffered against Brazil in the Group Stage.

Colombia vs. Peru: Odds, picks and predictions

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated on Thursday at 6:45 p.m. ET.

  • Money line: Colombia -115 (bet $115 to win $100) | Peru +325 (bet $100 to win $325) | Draw +230
  • Over/Under: 2.5 (O: +100 | U: -135)

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Prediction

Colombia 2, Peru 1

Money line (ML)

BET on COLOMBIA (-115) because it’s the much better side.

While Peru hung with Brazil, it never felt as though Brazil was going to lose or even concede a goal. The favorite should have won 3-0 but managed to win with just a single tally.

As for Colombia, it played a tight match with Argentina. With Juventus MF Juan Cuadrado and Atalanta F Duván Zapata leading the way, it should out-class Peru.

As long as Colombia plays its top lineup, it should come out on top in 90 minutes.

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Over/Under (O/U)

BET on the OVER 2.5 (+100) as the best value in this match.

Peru didn’t get on the board against Brazil, but that was against one of the best sides in the world after a strong run in the tournament.

The Over hit in four of Peru’s six matches thus far; in the two games which cashed the Under, one was against Brazil and the other was a game Peru won 1-0 against Venezuela. Peru beat Colombia 2-1 earlier in this tournament, with an own goal and a penalty boosting the total.

Colombia scored in four of its six games, including against Brazil Wednesday. It has a few talented strikers who should find the back of the net Friday.

Expect at least 3 goals to be scored, just like the last time these two teams met.

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