CONMEBOL WC Qualifiers - How to watch Peru vs Argentina live in over 60 countries

November 16, 2020 By Oscar Rojas

Topics: World Cup Qualifying, CONMEBOL, Peru, Argentina, TV Schedules, TV Listings

The Peruvian side has not been able to win a single game in the World Cup Qualifiers. Can they take advantage of Argentina's shaky form to do so?

Peru and Argentina will put an end to their brief international activity this year when they clash against each other in the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers. Both teams will try to satisfy their needs in this game, which should give fans and experts and interesting match to watch.

The Peruvian side was the big sensation in the past World Cup Qualifiers. Nevertheless, they have not been able to win a single game this time around. Hence, coach Ricardo Gareca and his men will try to put an end to their winless streak, which has seen them drop points against Paraguay (2-2), Brazil (2-4), and Chile (2-0).

Coach Gareca will have to deal with quite a few relevant absences, including striker Paolo Guerrero, who has been unable to recover from a knee injury. Added to Guerrero's absence, Gareca will need to make do without Renato Tapia and Christofer Gonzáles, who picked up one-match bans after being booked against Chile. There will be good news for Peru, as coach Gareca decided to call up the in-form Horacio Calcaterra, one of the hottest Peruvian players in the domestic competition.

As for Argentina, it had been all sunshine and rainbows due to their two wins, but a draw against Paraguay on Thursday has cast a few doubts among fans and experts, especially since the team has not shown its best form. Their main goal against Peru will be to put up a convincing performance.

For this game, coach Lionel Scaloni will have to deal with Exequiel Palacios' absence. The midfielder picked up a nasty injury against Paraguay, which will leave him out for club and country for quite a while. The good news for Argentina fans is that the team's tactician has confirmed that Lionel Messi will play this game right from the start, even if he was a doubt after playing the whole game against Paraguay last week.

Peru vs Argentina - Stats and facts ahead of their November 17, 2020 clash

This will be the 52nd game between these teams.
Speaking about WCQ matches, this will be the 19th time in which Argentina and Perú will lock horns. So far, La Albiceleste has won nine of those matches, adding seven draws to that tally.
Peru has only been able to beat Argentina in five separate occasions, including two World Cup Qualifying games.
Argentina's players have been able to score 102 goals when facing Peru.
Peru's footballers have only been able to score 45 goals against Argentina.
The last two World Cup Qualifying games between these teams ended in a draw: 2-2 in October 2016, and a a goalless draw in October 2017.
Argentina's last win against Peru came on October 11, 2013. That match ended in a 3-1 victory for La Albiceleste.
It's been 23 years since Peru's last win against Argentina. Their most recent win against La Albiceleste took place on June 21, 1997, when La Blanquirroja claimed a 2-1 win over Argentina in the 1997 Copa América.

Peru's coach Ricardo Gareca played 20 international games for Argentina between 1981 and 1986. He was only able to score five goals, including one against his current team.