El Salvador will face Peru in an international friendly at Subaru Park on June 15, 2024. This match serves as a critical warm-up for Peru ahead of their Copa America campaign, which starts on June 21 against Chile.
Meanwhile, El Salvador is preparing for upcoming fixtures in the CONCACAF Nations League in September.
Team Form
El Salvador
El Salvador enters this friendly following two 2026 World Cup qualification matches.
They currently hold third place in Group F with four points, after a 0-0 draw with Puerto Rico and a 3-1 victory over Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. This win was their first since June 2022.
El Salvador has historically faced Peru six times, winning twice. Their last encounter in September 2022 ended in a 4-1 loss to Peru.
Recent Form (All Competitions)
Win against Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Draw with Puerto Rico
Multiple losses and draws in previous matches
Peru
Peru's recent form includes a 0-0 draw with Paraguay and friendly victories over Nicaragua and the Dominican Republic.
The team aims to continue their positive run as they head into the Copa America.
Historically strong in the tournament, Peru was a finalist in 2019 and finished fourth in 2021. They have won three of their last five friendly matches.
Recent Form (All Competitions)
Draw with Paraguay
Wins against Nicaragua and the Dominican Republic
Mixed results in other friendlies
Team News
El Salvador
El Salvador's squad is relatively stable with no major fitness concerns. Adan Climaco, who was substituted at halftime in their last match, may be replaced by Pablo Punyed.
Veteran striker Nelson Bonilla, who scored off the bench last game, is expected to start.
Possible Starting Lineup: Gonzalez; Sibrian, Clavel, Punyed; Tamacas, M Cartagena, Martinez, Flores; Castillo-Orellana, Bonilla, Tejada
Peru
Peru's coach Jorge Fossati is likely to field a strong starting XI in a 3-4-3 formation.
Key players include Gianluca Lapadula and the experienced Paolo Guerrero.
Alexander Callens and Renato Tapia are also expected to start.
Possible Starting Lineup: Gallese; Araujo, Zambrano, Callens; Polo, W Catagena, Tapia, Lopez; Lapadula, Guerrero, Rivera
Prediction
Peru is anticipated to secure a comfortable victory over El Salvador. Given their recent form and historical performance, a 2-0 win for Peru seems likely.
This match will be a crucial test for both teams, especially for Peru as they finalize preparations for the Copa America.
Our Prediction: El Salvador 0-2 Peru
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