Chile vs. Paraguay: Livefutbol Match Preview

Teams News

Chile and Paraguay will face off in a crucial World Cup qualifier on Thursday, March 24. Both teams are in need of a win to keep their hopes of qualifying for the tournament alive.

Chile is coming off a disappointing 2-0 loss to Brazil in their last qualifier. The defeat leaves Chile in sixth place in the standings, six points behind fourth-place Uruguay.

Paraguay, meanwhile, is in seventh place, just one point behind Chile. The Paraguayans are coming off a 1-0 win over Venezuela in their last qualifier.

Head-to-Head

Chile and Paraguay have met 37 times in their history, with Chile holding a slight edge with 15 wins to Paraguay's 12. The two teams have drawn 10 times.

In their most recent meeting, Chile defeated Paraguay 2-0 in a friendly match in 2019.

Match Preview

The match between Chile and Paraguay is expected to be a close and competitive affair. Both teams are in need of a win, and they will be playing with a sense of urgency.

Chile is likely to start with a 4-3-3 formation, with Alexis Sanchez, Arturo Vidal, and Eduardo Vargas leading the attack. Paraguay is expected to start with a 4-4-2 formation, with Miguel Almiron and Angel Romero leading the line.

The match will be played at the Estadio Nacional Julio Martinez Pradanos in Santiago, Chile. The kick-off time is set for 7:30 PM local time.

Prediction

Chile is the slight favorite to win the match, but Paraguay is a dangerous team and should not be underestimated. I predict that the match will end in a 1-1 draw.