Peru vs Chile | Copa America 2024 | Pre Match

Despite Chile’s favourable form against Peru throughout much of this century, a closely fought battle should be expected here, as both know that there’s little room for error in a group which also includes reigning World Cup champions Argentina and debutants Canada.

Historically, there’s been very little to separate the pair across their prior Copa America meetings, with Peru winning seven, Chile eight and the other six clashes ending in draws. Each of their last two meetings in this competition have come at the semi-final stage, with each nation taking a victory in normal time apiece. Although they meet in the group this time around, this latest meeting could prove just as important.

On top of that, this match will also take on an extra dimension as former Peru manager Ricardo Gareca, who guided them to the 2018 World Cup, took charge of Chile in January.

Since his appointment, Gareca has helped his new side to two 3-0 wins against Albania and Paraguay in friendlies and although they suffered a narrow 3-2 defeat to France in Marseille in between, they continue to be touted as dark horses to replicate their title successes of both 2015 and 2016.