Uruguay vs Peru Prediction, Preview, Predicted Lineups and Team News | World Cup Qualifiers

• Competition: CONMEBOL World Cup Qualifiers
• Date: Thursday, 4 September 2025
• Kick-off Time: 11:30 PM GMT
• Venue: Estadio Centenario, Montevideo, Uruguay

Matchday 17 of the CONMEBOL World Cup Qualifiers will include Uruguay welcoming Peru at the iconic Estadio Centenario in Montevideo, Uruguay. The Uruguay National Team is currently in the fourth position and has already qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup to be held in North America. Peru, on the other hand, is in the ninth position with just 12 points so far and is already out of contention as far as qualification is concerned. The Uruguay vs. Peru match promises to be an exciting fixture, despite being an academic contest.

Inconsistencies and mixed results have marked the Uruguay National Football Team's latest fixtures. In the last six games, the nation has managed just two victories to go with two draws and two defeats. Marcelo Bielsa has done a commendable job, though, since his appointment two and a half years ago. Uruguay is ranked 16th in the FIFA World Rankings and has some of the most accomplished players in South America. With World Cup qualification secured, Bielsa will look to rotate his squad for the remaining two matchdays. The Uruguay National Football Team is ranked third in the South American World Cup Qualifiers when it comes to clean sheets (eight).

The Peru National Football Team will be disappointed with how the recent matches have played out. Peru has collected a solitary victory in the last six outings, along with three draws and a couple of defeats. During this period, Peru has scored only three goals and conceded three. Oscar Ibanez's men have been resilient in defence in these qualifiers, but have struggled to score goals, which has ultimately resulted in elimination. The national team has scored the fewest goals per match (0.4).

Uruguay National Football Team News

Jose Gimenez and Maximiliano Araujo will be the names absent for Uruguay against Peru. Both players are suffering from muscle injuries and will not be back in time for matchday 17. Marcelo Bielsa will be aiming to hand out minutes to the backup players.

Peru National Football Team News

Peru is coached by Oscar Ibanez. The manager likes to go in with an orthodox 4-4-2 formation, which gives an additional line of protection in the form of a four-man midfield. The Peru National Team will not have any fitness issues to deal with.

Uruguay vs Peru Predicted Lineups

Here is a detailed look at the Uruguay vs Peru Predicted Lineups:

Uruguay National Football Team Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1)

Goalkeeper: Mele

Defenders: Nandez, Araujo, Caceres, Olivera

Midfielders: Bentancur, Ugarte, Valverde

Forwards: Pellistri, Rodriguez, Aguirre

Peru National Football Team Predicted Lineup (4-4-2)

Goalkeeper: Gallese

Defenders: Advincula, Zambrano, Garces, Lopez

Midfielders: Polo, Tapia, Carrillo, Quevedo

Forwards: Guerrero, Flores

Uruguay vs Peru H2H Record

Overall, in the last five matches between the two nations, Uruguay has won two games, Peru has won a single match, and the remaining two ended in draws.

Key Players to Watch in Uruguay vs Peru

Fede Valverde (Uruguay)

The Uruguay captain Fede Valverde will be back for his country after having missed the previous international break. Marcelo Bielsa has entrusted Valverde to be his go-to man in the centre of the park due to his ball-carrying ability, tendency to score from long distances, as well as his unmatched reading of the game. Fede Valverde has lived up to the expectations of being one of the best midfielders in the world, both for Uruguay and his club, Real Madrid.

Rodrigo Bentancur (Uruguay)

Valverde's job in the midfield will be made easier by the presence of Rodrigo Bentancur. While the Madrid superstar is more of an aggressive option, Bentancur will provide the calming influence in midfield. He will be deployed as a deep-lying playmaker and will look to find the runs of the wingers and supply them accordingly. Like Fede Valverde, the Spurs man is also a menace from long distances and will not be shy at having a go or two from outside the box.

Uruguay vs Peru Prediction

Uruguay will undoubtedly begin the game as the favourites. A high-scoring encounter is not on the cards due to Peru's cautious approach and the lack of training available to both camps.

Here is a detailed look at the Uruguay vs Peru Prediction

Predicted Score: Uruguay 2-1 Peru

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