Last updated & checked: 10/08/2021
Peru take on Denmark in one of four World Cup clashes this Saturday and it is a game that will have serious implications in Group C. With France the strong favourites to progress and Australia the weakest team on paper, there is a feeling that this match could decide who finishes second.
It will provide us with two contrasting styles, with Peru a great watch with their speed and counter-attacking ability, whilst the Danes are a strong unit that have individual brilliance in the form of Christian Eriksen. Those factors, combined with the importance of the game mean this will be one to watch this weekend and it really is a close one to call.
Here we will give you Peru vs Denmark betting tips, look at where the game will be won, the key players and a Peru vs Denmark prediction for the vital Group C clash.
Our Peru vs Denmark prediction: Peru 2-1 Denmark
Our Peru vs Denmark prediction tips is for the South American side to edge a very close game and take a big step towards reaching the last 16.
Peru received a major boost in the build up to the World Cup when it was announced that captain and star striker, Paolo Guerrero, would be able to play at the tournament despite failing a drugs test. He will be a key player in a dangerous attack containing Jefferson Farfan and Andre Carillo, which has real pace and power to trouble Denmark. However, the European nation have their own threat, with Eriksen flourishing for his nation in the past 12 months, carrying them at times and producing match-winning performances regularly.
They also have a resolute defensive unit and will be hard to beat, which means this could be a tight, nervy encounter with both sides knowing so much is on the line. In that sense, the first goal will be crucial and if Peru get it they will cause serious trouble on the break. That extra speed, flair and unpredictability makes us believe Peru have the edge in what will be a close match.
Our recommended tip – Peru Draw No Bet
Even though we fancy Peru to nick the win in Saransk, the safer bet for punters out there would be to have them in a draw no bet selection. The South American side start as slight outsiders with William Hill and are still odds-against in the draw no bet market. That means if the points are shared, you get your money back.
As mentioned, we feel Peru have more options, mobility and movement in the final third and that could be crucial in a one-off game. They play with no fear, look to get on the front foot and could pin Denmark back if they get into their stride early on. The first goal will be crucial and it will be a tight affair but Peru offer much better value than the Danes.
Previous matches
The game in Russia will be the first time the two sides have ever faced each other which isn’t perhaps too surprising considering they haven’t been regulars at World Cup’s over the years.
Peru will head to Europe in fine form. Incredibly, they haven’t lost a match since 2016, with a remarkable end to the South American qualifying seeing them make the play-off places whilst they have backed that up with impressive performances in recent friendlies. The players will be confident and in a strong position mentally ahead of this clash.
For Denmark, they are also in good form, having gone unbeaten in their four warm-up games, without conceding a goal. They faced three World Cup sides in those games too, so it’s pretty impressive from the Danes.
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Players to watch – Paolo Guerrero & Christian Eriksen
We’ve already mentioned the Peru captain Guerrero, who will just be grateful to be at the tournament after a long process trying to fight his initial ban. He is the main man for the side and scored a double on his return in a recent friendly. With power, good movement and a coolness in front of goal, the experienced striker will be determined to deliver for his country in Russia and will be a major threat to Denmark.
However, Peru will also be well aware of Denmark’s main man and he is a name football fans across the world will know. The Spurs midfielders is an exceptional player and has license to roam in this setup. He single-handedly destroyed Ireland in the play-off to get to the World Cup and was crucial in qualifying. Eriksen is a talisman for his country and everything will go through him on Saturday.
