Peru v Paraguay betting tips: Recent history favours Peru

Preview and odds for the quarter-final

The knockout stage of the Copa America begins on Friday night and we have picked out Peru v Paraguay betting tips for the first quarter-final.

Peru finished as runners-up in Group B with seven points while Paraguay were third behind Argentina and Uruguay in Group A so either could be value alternatives to the leading contenders in outright Copa America betting tips.

Friday’s match kicks off at 10pm and is live on BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport website.

Peru v Paraguay match odds

Peru’s form at the Copa America has been more impressive than that of Paraguay but they head into the game as 21/10 underdogs for victory in 90 minutes.

They faced a daunting start to the tournament against holders and hosts Brazil and suffered a 4-0 thrashing but they have recovered well.

A 2-1 victory over Colombia got their campaign up and running before they came from 2-0 down at half-time to rescue a 2-2 draw with Ecuador.

Andre Carillo then scored the only goal just after half-time as a 1-0 win against Venezuela saw them end the group stage on a high.

Paraguay began with a 3-1 victory over Bolivia while a 2-0 win against Chile – featuring a penalty from Newcastle’s Miguel Almiron (pictured) – was sandwiched by 1-0 defeats at the hands of Argentina and Uruguay, who both finished ahead of them in Group A.

They are 31/20 to win in 90 minutes here while a Paraguay win and both teams to score is available at 5/1.