Paraguay vs Chile Predictions and Betting Tips
We expect an exhilarating atmosphere at the Estadio Defensores del Chaco as Paraguay and Chile go at each other in the CONMEBOL World Cup Qualifiers. Read on for our expert tips and predictions.
Both sides were pitted against each other during the October international break with the Chileans eventually getting the better of their opponents via a 2-0 victory courtesy of goals from Brereton Diaz and Isla. Paraguay have beaten Chile in the three games before that 2-0 loss last month. Who gets the better of who this Thursday ?
The visitors on the ascension
Paraguay's form had dipped massively taking into account their recent results in these qualifiers. They've managed just one win in their last eight qualifiers games which puts them in 8th place on the standings- pretty disappointing for a side that had a decent start to the qualifiers. After managing to pick up a point against Argentina in the first of the trio of games last month, they were downed by Thursday's opponents soon after before they put out a shocking performance against Bolivia who netted four unanswered goals for the win. Nonetheless, there's still time to recoup lost points with just five points separating them from Ecuador who is in 3rd place. The question is, are they in good enough shape to pick up wins ?
Chile, on the other hand, are currently in inspiring form as they head into this game having won their last two CONMEBOL World Cup Qualifiers games. They started the journey to Qatar on the wrong foot, barely managing wins, however, they seem to have made up for lost times with the side currently in 6th place and just four points off Ecuador in 4rd with just six games of the qualifiers left to play. They followed up their 2-0 win with another fantastic performance, thrashing Venezuela 3-0- Erick Pulgar with a first-half brace while Ben Brereton rounded up the scoring in the second half. Chile narrowly missed out on qualification four years ago and would certainly be looking to avoid such heartbreak four years later.
Paraguay vs Chile Team News
Paraguay possible starting lineup:
Silva; Alonso, Gomez, Balbuena, Escobar; Villasanti, Lucena, Sanchez; Almiron, Sanabria, Romero
Chile possible starting lineup:
Bravo; Vegas, Maripan, Medel, Isla; Valdes, Pulgar, Vidal; Sanchez, Jimenez, Brereton Diaz
Paraguay vs Chile Prediction: 1-2
Comparing both sides recent form, the Chileans are the team on the up and with the psychological advantage of beating their opponents just a month ago coming into play, we're tempted to go for a Chile win in what is expected to be a highly competitive affair.
