{"id":20018,"date":"2022-06-03T12:00:50","date_gmt":"2022-06-03T16:00:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cyberlego.com\/web\/2022\/06\/03\/sundays-international-friendly-betting-tips-previews-predictions-and-odds\/"},"modified":"2022-06-03T12:00:50","modified_gmt":"2022-06-03T16:00:50","slug":"sundays-international-friendly-betting-tips-previews-predictions-and-odds","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cyberlego.com\/web\/2022\/06\/03\/sundays-international-friendly-betting-tips-previews-predictions-and-odds\/","title":{"rendered":"Sunday\u2019s international friendly betting tips: Previews, predictions and odds"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<div class=\"gg101-at-label absolute\">Advertisement<\/div>\n<div class=\"gg101__brandbox--item flex aic gg101__brandbox--item_no-border\" data-segment='{\"block_widget_id\":\"1736449\",\"block_widget_type\":\"cta-shortcode-button\",\"brand_id\":765961,\"brand_name\":\"Bet365\",\"offer_text\":\"Argentina, Peru, Canada &amp; Saudi Arabia to win + USA &amp; Uruguay to draw- 38\/1!\"}'>\n<div class=\"gg101__brandbox--item__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"gg101__brandbox--item__image\">\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.101greatgoals.com\/wp-json\/xm-link\/Bet365NewCustomer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" class=\"gg101__brandbox--item__link\">\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"80\" height=\"80\" src=\"https:\/\/www.101greatgoals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/165x165_Bet365-squareLogo.jpeg\" class=\"\" alt=\"Bet365 Brand Logo\">\t\t\t\t<\/a>\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"gg101__brandbox--item__title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.101greatgoals.com\/wp-json\/xm-link\/Bet365NewCustomer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" class=\"gg101__brandbox--item__link\">Argentina, Peru, Canada &amp; Saudi Arabia to win + USA &amp; Uruguay to draw- 38\/1!<\/a><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"gg101__brandbox--item__get-wrapper\" style=\"background-color: #008061\">\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.101greatgoals.com\/wp-json\/xm-link\/Bet365NewCustomer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" class=\"gg101__brandbox--item__get flex aic jcc mla\"><span class=\"cjbb__fraction only_fraction\" style=\"color:white;\">BET NOW <\/span><\/a>\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"gg101__brandbox-t-and-c\">Open Account Offer. 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UK &amp; ROI residents only<\/div>\n<h2>United States vs Uruguay<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1692499\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1692499\" class=\"size-large wp-image-1692499\" src=\"https:\/\/www.101greatgoals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/GettyImages-1388475446-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Sunday\u2019s international friendly betting tips: Previews, predictions and odds\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.101greatgoals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/GettyImages-1388475446-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.101greatgoals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/GettyImages-1388475446-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.101greatgoals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/GettyImages-1388475446-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.101greatgoals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/GettyImages-1388475446-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.101greatgoals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/GettyImages-1388475446-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.101greatgoals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/GettyImages-1388475446-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.101greatgoals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/GettyImages-1388475446-910x607.jpg 910w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-1692499\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">ORLANDO, FL \u2013 MARCH 27: Christian Pulisic #10 of the United States during a FIFA World Cup qualifier game between Panama and USMNT at Exploria Stadium on March 27, 2022 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Brad Smith\/ISI Photos\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>After a convincing victory in midweek, will the United States make it two wins out of two in friendlies this month?<\/p>\n<p>On Wednesday night, the U.S. welcomed African heavyweights Morocco to Cincinnati and ran out 3-0 winners.<\/p>\n<p>The opening goal came mid-way through the first half when Christian Pulisic burst through, before putting it on a plate for Brendan Aaronson.<\/p>\n<p>Timo Weah then doubled their lead with a long-range strike with Haji Wright, mere moments into his debut, firing home a spot-kick.<\/p>\n<p>Gregg Berhalter tweaked his shape a little, deploying a somewhat-experimental line-up, but was rewarded with an excellent victory.<\/p>\n<p>The Stars and Stripes face a pair of CONCACAF Nations League games after this one, hosting Grenada before visiting El Salvador.<\/p>\n<p>So, in their toughest test of this four-game window, will USA claim another moral-boosting victory in Kansas?<\/p>\n<p>As for Uruguay, having already beaten a CONCACAF heavyweight this week, can they complete the double?<\/p>\n<p>On Thursday night, down in Arizona, la Celeste swatted aside Mexico 3-0 in the first of their three games this month.<\/p>\n<p>Mat\u00edas Vecino opened the scoring, before a quick-fire Edinson Cavani brace secured a comprehensive victory at State Farm Stadium.<\/p>\n<p>This means Diego Alonso\u2019s side have now won five consecutive matches, ending World Cup qualifying with four wins out of four.<\/p>\n<p>The 1930 and 1950 World Champions last won six successive fixtures in 2018, going into the last World Cup, at which they reached the quarter-finals.<\/p>\n<p>Will the U.S. claim a big scalp at Children\u2019s Mercy Park or will Uruguay be too strong?<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"gg101-at-label absolute\">Advertisement<\/div>\n<div class=\"gg101__brandbox--item flex aic gg101__brandbox--item_no-border\" data-segment='{\"block_widget_id\":\"1736433\",\"block_widget_type\":\"cta-shortcode-button\",\"brand_id\":765961,\"brand_name\":\"Bet365\",\"offer_text\":\"United States to draw 1-1 with Uruguay- 9\/2!\"}'>\n<div class=\"gg101__brandbox--item__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"gg101__brandbox--item__image\">\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.101greatgoals.com\/wp-json\/xm-link\/Bet365NewCustomer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" class=\"gg101__brandbox--item__link\">\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"80\" height=\"80\" src=\"https:\/\/www.101greatgoals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/165x165_Bet365-squareLogo.jpeg\" class=\"\" alt=\"Bet365 Brand Logo\">\t\t\t\t<\/a>\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"gg101__brandbox--item__title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.101greatgoals.com\/wp-json\/xm-link\/Bet365NewCustomer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" class=\"gg101__brandbox--item__link\">United States to draw 1-1 with Uruguay- 9\/2!<\/a><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"gg101__brandbox--item__get-wrapper\" style=\"background-color: #008061\">\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.101greatgoals.com\/wp-json\/xm-link\/Bet365NewCustomer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" class=\"gg101__brandbox--item__get flex aic jcc mla\"><span class=\"cjbb__fraction only_fraction\" style=\"color:white;\">BET NOW <\/span><\/a>\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"gg101__brandbox-t-and-c\">Open Account Offer. 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UK &amp; ROI residents only<\/div>\n<h2>Argentina vs Estonia<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1517549\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1517549\" class=\"size-large wp-image-1517549\" src=\"https:\/\/www.101greatgoals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/GettyImages-1322584256-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Sunday\u2019s international friendly betting tips: Previews, predictions and odds\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.101greatgoals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/GettyImages-1322584256-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.101greatgoals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/GettyImages-1322584256-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.101greatgoals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/GettyImages-1322584256-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.101greatgoals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/GettyImages-1322584256-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.101greatgoals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/GettyImages-1322584256-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.101greatgoals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/GettyImages-1322584256-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.101greatgoals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/GettyImages-1322584256-910x607.jpg 910w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-1517549\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">BARRANQUILLA, COLOMBIA \u2013 JUNE 08: Cristian Romero celebrates after scoring the first goal of his team during a match between Colombia and Argentina as part of South American Qualifiers for Qatar 2022 at Estadio Metropolitano on June 08, 2021 in Barranquilla, Colombia. (Photo by Gustavo Pagano\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Argentina\u2019s unbeaten run continues and they come into this friendly having picked up some more silverware.<\/p>\n<p>On Wednesday night, la Albiceleste swatted aside Italy 3-0 in the Final\u00edsima, completing outclassing the European champions.<\/p>\n<p>Lautaro Mart\u00ednez broke the deadlock, expertly set up by Lionel Messi, before \u00c1ngel Di Mar\u00eda doubled their lead with a deft dink.<\/p>\n<p>Paulo Dybala then came off the bench to rubber stamp the emphatic victory as Argentina lifted a trophy and sent out a warning to all their rivals.<\/p>\n<p>Lionel Scaloni\u2019s side have won two trophies in the last year, beating Brazil to last summer\u2019s Copa Am\u00e9rica, despite losing in seven successive finals before this.<\/p>\n<p>Now, against much lower-calibre European opposition, will la Albiceleste extend their unbeaten streak to 33 match at El Sadar?<\/p>\n<p>In stark contrast to their illustrious hosts, Estonia were in action in the UEFA Nations League\u2019s bottom-tier on Thursday, facing San Marino.<\/p>\n<p>The Blueshirts did come out on top against the world\u2019s lowest-ranked side with Robert Kirss and Joonas Tamm scoring at A. 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UK &amp; ROI residents only<\/div>\n<h2>Mexico vs Ecuador<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_866619\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-866619\" class=\"size-large wp-image-866619\" src=\"https:\/\/www.101greatgoals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/GettyImages-977034298-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Hirving Lozano\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.101greatgoals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/GettyImages-977034298-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.101greatgoals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/GettyImages-977034298-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.101greatgoals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/GettyImages-977034298-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.101greatgoals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/GettyImages-977034298-1-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-866619\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">MOSCOW, RUSSIA \u2013 JUNE 17: Hirving Lozano of Mexico celebrates with team mate Andres Guardado of Mexico after scoring his team\u2019s first goal during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group F match between Germany and Mexico at Luzhniki Stadium on June 17, 2018 in Moscow, Russia. (Photo by Ryan Pierse\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>It\u2019s been a mixed international window for Mexico, so which way will this one go in Chicago?<\/p>\n<p>First, el Tri beat Nigeria 2-1 in Arlington with Santiago Gim\u00e9nez on target.<\/p>\n<p>But then, on Thursday night, Tata Martino\u2019s men were simply out-played in Glendale, going down 3-0 against Uruguay.<\/p>\n<p>After this friendly, Mexico conclude the month with two Nations League fixtures against Suriname in Torre\u00f3n and Jamaica in Kingston.<\/p>\n<p>All of this, of course, is in preparation for the World Cup, at which el Tri will take on Poland, Argentina and Saudi Arabia.<\/p>\n<p>If they\u2019re to claim that illusive quinto partido, Mexico quite simply need to raise their game.<\/p>\n<p>Ecuador meanwhile will also be in Qatar in November after surprisingly finishing third in the CONMEBOL qualifying table.<\/p>\n<p>La Tricolor will kick off against the hosts before facing Senegal and Netherlands in much tougher assignments this winter.<\/p>\n<p>Gustavo Alfaro\u2019s side began their preparations on Thursday, beating Nigeria 1-0 in New Jersey thanks to Pervis Estupi\u00f1\u00e1n\u2019s early goal.<\/p>\n<p>Their third and final fixture of the month is against Cape Verde in Fort Lauderdale next Sunday.<\/p>\n<p>This is an intriguing match-up so will there be a winner at Soldier Field?<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"gg101-at-label absolute\">Advertisement<\/div>\n<div class=\"gg101__brandbox--item flex aic gg101__brandbox--item_no-border\" data-segment='{\"block_widget_id\":\"1736446\",\"block_widget_type\":\"cta-shortcode-button\",\"brand_id\":765961,\"brand_name\":\"Bet365\",\"offer_text\":\"Mexico to draw 1-1 with Ecuador- 5\/1!\"}'>\n<div class=\"gg101__brandbox--item__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"gg101__brandbox--item__image\">\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.101greatgoals.com\/wp-json\/xm-link\/Bet365NewCustomer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" class=\"gg101__brandbox--item__link\">\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"80\" height=\"80\" src=\"https:\/\/www.101greatgoals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/165x165_Bet365-squareLogo.jpeg\" class=\"\" alt=\"Bet365 Brand Logo\">\t\t\t\t<\/a>\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"gg101__brandbox--item__title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.101greatgoals.com\/wp-json\/xm-link\/Bet365NewCustomer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" class=\"gg101__brandbox--item__link\">Mexico to draw 1-1 with Ecuador- 5\/1!<\/a><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"gg101__brandbox--item__get-wrapper\" style=\"background-color: #008061\">\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.101greatgoals.com\/wp-json\/xm-link\/Bet365NewCustomer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" class=\"gg101__brandbox--item__get flex aic jcc mla\"><span class=\"cjbb__fraction only_fraction\" style=\"color:white;\">BET NOW <\/span><\/a>\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"gg101__brandbox-t-and-c\">Open Account Offer. 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UK &amp; ROI residents only<\/div>\n<h2>Canada vs Panama<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1690022\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1690022\" class=\"size-large wp-image-1690022\" src=\"https:\/\/www.101greatgoals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/GettyImages-1338090597-1024x710.jpg\" alt=\"Sunday\u2019s international friendly betting tips: Previews, predictions and odds\" width=\"1024\" height=\"710\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.101greatgoals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/GettyImages-1338090597-1024x710.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.101greatgoals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/GettyImages-1338090597-300x208.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.101greatgoals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/GettyImages-1338090597-768x533.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.101greatgoals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/GettyImages-1338090597-1536x1065.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.101greatgoals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/GettyImages-1338090597-2048x1420.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.101greatgoals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/GettyImages-1338090597-110x76.jpg 110w, https:\/\/www.101greatgoals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/GettyImages-1338090597-910x631.jpg 910w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-1690022\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">TORONTO, ON \u2013 SEPTEMBER 02: Alphonso Davies #19 of Canada during a 2022 World Cup Qualifying match against Honduras at BMO Field on September 2, 2021 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Vaughn Ridley\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Canada\u2019s World Cup preparations ramp out with a friendly in Vancouver.<\/p>\n<p>Les Rouges were supposed to be facing fellow World Cup participants IR Iran in this one, but the match was cancelled for geo-political reasons.<\/p>\n<p>So, at extremely short notice, Panama have stepped in, meaning the two will meet again after their qualification encounters in October and March.<\/p>\n<p>This year, Canada will appear at a World Cup for the first time since 1986, the only side who\u2019ve qualified, to date, who weren\u2019t at Brazil 2014 and\/or Russia 2018.<\/p>\n<p>John Herdman\u2019s side are in Group F, alongside Croatia, Belgium and Morocco, so it certainly will not be easy for them.<\/p>\n<p>After this game, they conclude the June window with a pair of Nations League fixtures against Cura\u00e7ao at home and then in Honduras.<\/p>\n<p>Given that the Maple Leafs are unbeaten in 14 internationals on home soil, dating back to March 2016, they\u2019ll be confident of winning this one.<\/p>\n<p>Panama meanwhile commenced their own CONCACAF Nations League campaign on Thursday with a statement victory.<\/p>\n<p>Ismael D\u00edaz and Cecilio Waterman were on target in a 2-0 victory over group favourites Costa Rica at Estadio Ol\u00edmpico Rommel Fern\u00e1ndez Guti\u00e9rrez.<\/p>\n<p>Los Canaleros will be in action in that competition twice more this month, facing Martinique in a double-header starting on Thursday.<\/p>\n<p>They made their World Cup debut in 2018 but narrowly missed out this time round, finishing fifth in the Octagonal.<\/p>\n<p>So, a home win looks likely at BC Place.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"gg101-at-label absolute\">Advertisement<\/div>\n<div class=\"gg101__brandbox--item flex aic gg101__brandbox--item_no-border\" data-segment='{\"block_widget_id\":\"1736447\",\"block_widget_type\":\"cta-shortcode-button\",\"brand_id\":765961,\"brand_name\":\"Bet365\",\"offer_text\":\"Canada to win 2-0 against Panama- 5\/1!\"}'>\n<div class=\"gg101__brandbox--item__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"gg101__brandbox--item__image\">\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.101greatgoals.com\/wp-json\/xm-link\/Bet365NewCustomer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" class=\"gg101__brandbox--item__link\">\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"80\" height=\"80\" src=\"https:\/\/www.101greatgoals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/165x165_Bet365-squareLogo.jpeg\" class=\"\" alt=\"Bet365 Brand Logo\">\t\t\t\t<\/a>\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"gg101__brandbox--item__title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.101greatgoals.com\/wp-json\/xm-link\/Bet365NewCustomer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" class=\"gg101__brandbox--item__link\">Canada to win 2-0 against Panama- 5\/1!<\/a><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"gg101__brandbox--item__get-wrapper\" style=\"background-color: #008061\">\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.101greatgoals.com\/wp-json\/xm-link\/Bet365NewCustomer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" class=\"gg101__brandbox--item__get flex aic jcc mla\"><span class=\"cjbb__fraction only_fraction\" style=\"color:white;\">BET NOW <\/span><\/a>\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"gg101__brandbox-t-and-c\">Open Account Offer. 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UK &amp; ROI residents only<\/div>\n<h2>Saudi Arabia vs Colombia<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1734798\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1734798\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1734798\" src=\"https:\/\/www.101greatgoals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/peru-v-colombia-third-place-play-off-copa-america-brazil-2021-1654092316.jpg\" alt=\"Sunday\u2019s international friendly betting tips: Previews, predictions and odds\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.101greatgoals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/peru-v-colombia-third-place-play-off-copa-america-brazil-2021-1654092316.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.101greatgoals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/peru-v-colombia-third-place-play-off-copa-america-brazil-2021-1654092316-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.101greatgoals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/peru-v-colombia-third-place-play-off-copa-america-brazil-2021-1654092316-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.101greatgoals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/peru-v-colombia-third-place-play-off-copa-america-brazil-2021-1654092316-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.101greatgoals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/peru-v-colombia-third-place-play-off-copa-america-brazil-2021-1654092316-910x607.jpg 910w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-1734798\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">BRAS\u00cdLIA, BRAZIL \u2013 JULY 09: Luis D\u00edaz of Colombia celebrates after scoring the third goal of his team during a Third Place play off match between Peru and Colombia as part of Copa Am\u00e9rica Brazil 2021 at Est\u00e1dio Nacional Man\u00e9 Garrincha on July 09, 2021 in Bras\u00edlia, Brazil. (Photo by Pedro Vilela\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Having missed out on World Cup 2022, Colombia\u2019s attention now turns towards Copa Am\u00e9rica 2024.<\/p>\n<p>Los Cafeteros finished sixth in CONMEBOL World Cup qualifying, one point below Peru who took the inter-confederation play-offs place.<\/p>\n<p>Thus, they will not feature in Qatar later this year, despite featuring at back-to-back World Cups before this.<\/p>\n<p>With Reinaldo Rueda having left his position, H\u00e9ctor C\u00e1rdenas remains in caretaker for this friendly and a home match with El Salvador next week.<\/p>\n<p>Saudi Arabia meanwhile are preparing for a World Cup having qualified six of the last eight editions.<\/p>\n<p>The Green Falcons topped their Asian qualifying group, winning seven of ten matches, their only defeat coming in Saitama against Japan in February.<\/p>\n<p>Herv\u00e9 Renard\u2019s side are in a group alongside Argentina, Poland and Mexico, so are massive underdogs to reach the round of 16.<\/p>\n<p>Thus, their friendlies this month, all in Murcia against Colombia, Venezuela and Ecuador are vital preparation.<\/p>\n<p>Will Saudi Arabia be far more motivated than their despondent and depleted opponents at Estadio Nueva Condomina?<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"gg101-at-label absolute\">Advertisement<\/div>\n<div class=\"gg101__brandbox--item flex aic gg101__brandbox--item_no-border\" data-segment='{\"block_widget_id\":\"1735316\",\"block_widget_type\":\"cta-shortcode-button\",\"brand_id\":765961,\"brand_name\":\"Bet365\",\"offer_text\":\"Saudi Arabia to win 2-1 against Colombia- 18\/1!\"}'>\n<div class=\"gg101__brandbox--item__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"gg101__brandbox--item__image\">\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.101greatgoals.com\/wp-json\/xm-link\/Bet365NewCustomer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" class=\"gg101__brandbox--item__link\">\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"80\" height=\"80\" src=\"https:\/\/www.101greatgoals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/165x165_Bet365-squareLogo.jpeg\" class=\"\" alt=\"Bet365 Brand Logo\">\t\t\t\t<\/a>\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"gg101__brandbox--item__title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.101greatgoals.com\/wp-json\/xm-link\/Bet365NewCustomer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" class=\"gg101__brandbox--item__link\">Saudi Arabia to win 2-1 against Colombia- 18\/1!<\/a><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"gg101__brandbox--item__get-wrapper\" style=\"background-color: #008061\">\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.101greatgoals.com\/wp-json\/xm-link\/Bet365NewCustomer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" class=\"gg101__brandbox--item__get flex aic jcc mla\"><span class=\"cjbb__fraction only_fraction\" style=\"color:white;\">BET NOW <\/span><\/a>\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"gg101__brandbox-t-and-c\">Open Account Offer. 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UK &amp; ROI residents only<\/div>\n<h2>Peru vs New Zealand<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1550078\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1550078\" class=\"size-large wp-image-1550078\" src=\"https:\/\/www.101greatgoals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/GettyImages-1235022649-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Sunday\u2019s international friendly betting tips: Previews, predictions and odds\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.101greatgoals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/GettyImages-1235022649-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.101greatgoals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/GettyImages-1235022649-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.101greatgoals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/GettyImages-1235022649-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.101greatgoals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/GettyImages-1235022649-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.101greatgoals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/GettyImages-1235022649-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.101greatgoals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/GettyImages-1235022649-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.101greatgoals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/GettyImages-1235022649-910x607.jpg 910w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-1550078\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Renato Tapia celebrates after scoring against Uruguay during the South American qualification football match for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 at the National Stadium in Lima on September 2, 2021. (Photo by Sebastian Castaneda \/ various sources \/ AFP) (Photo by SEBASTIAN CASTANEDA\/AFP via Getty Images)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Despite the fact this is a friendly match, it has an inter-confederation theme to it.<\/p>\n<p>Five years ago, the two met in an inter-continental play-off with Peru prevailing 2-0 on aggregate, thereby qualifying for Russia 2018.<\/p>\n<p>This time, the two meet in a friendly in Catalonia, again with inter-confederation play-offs to prepare for, but not against one-another.<\/p>\n<p>Peru once again finished fifth in CONMEBOL qualifying, pipping Colombia and Chile to that all-important spot on the final day in March.<\/p>\n<p>So, in eight days time, Ricardo Gareca\u2019s team will take on Australia or the United Arab Emirates in Al-Rayyan with the winners qualifying.<\/p>\n<p>24 hours later, also at Ahmad bin Ali Stadium, New Zealand will take on Costa Rica in their own inter-confederation play-off tie.<\/p>\n<p>The All Whites have qualified for two World Cups to date, namely Spain \u201982 and South Africa 2010, beating China and Bahrain in play-offs respectively.<\/p>\n<p>Since the latter, they\u2019ve suffered back-to-back play-off heartbreak at the hands of Mexico and then, as mentioned, Peru.<\/p>\n<p>Will there be a winner in this friendly at RCDE Stadium?<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"gg101-at-label absolute\">Advertisement<\/div>\n<div class=\"gg101__brandbox--item flex aic gg101__brandbox--item_no-border\" data-segment='{\"block_widget_id\":\"1735315\",\"block_widget_type\":\"cta-shortcode-button\",\"brand_id\":765961,\"brand_name\":\"Bet365\",\"offer_text\":\"Peru to win 2-0 against New Zealand- 5\/1!\"}'>\n<div class=\"gg101__brandbox--item__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"gg101__brandbox--item__image\">\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.101greatgoals.com\/wp-json\/xm-link\/Bet365NewCustomer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" class=\"gg101__brandbox--item__link\">\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"80\" height=\"80\" src=\"https:\/\/www.101greatgoals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/165x165_Bet365-squareLogo.jpeg\" class=\"\" alt=\"Bet365 Brand Logo\">\t\t\t\t<\/a>\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"gg101__brandbox--item__title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.101greatgoals.com\/wp-json\/xm-link\/Bet365NewCustomer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" class=\"gg101__brandbox--item__link\">Peru to win 2-0 against New Zealand- 5\/1!<\/a><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"gg101__brandbox--item__get-wrapper\" style=\"background-color: #008061\">\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.101greatgoals.com\/wp-json\/xm-link\/Bet365NewCustomer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" class=\"gg101__brandbox--item__get flex aic jcc mla\"><span class=\"cjbb__fraction only_fraction\" style=\"color:white;\">BET NOW <\/span><\/a>\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"gg101__brandbox-t-and-c\">Open Account Offer. 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