Uruguay vs Peru Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 05 Sep 2025

World Cup qualifying Betting Preview: Uruguay vs Peru

Uruguay host Peru in this World Cup qualifying fixture, with kick-off set for 19:30 on Thursday 4 September. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats and team news.

Under 2.5 Goals Looks the Best Betting Angle

We are expecting a low number of goals when Uruguay meet Peru. The odds of -135 for Under 2.5 look really attractive and we can play the Total Goals market with confidence.

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Peru 1-0 Winners When Teams Last Met

Uruguay won their last game 2-0. This was a World Cup qualifying home triumph against Venezuela. La Celeste enjoyed 59% possession and had five shots on target, with Rodrigo Aguirre and Giorgian De Arrascaeta scoring one goal apiece.

Peru drew their previous game which was at home in the World Cup qualifier. The action ended 0-0 against Ecuador. Oscar Ibanez's side had 53% possession and five shots on goal.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Peru defeated Uruguay in their last head-to-head clash. It was a 1-0 scoreline at home. The 4 most recent H2H meetings have involved two draws, while Uruguay and Peru have both won once.

South America World Cup Qualification		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
4	Uruguay	18	7	7	4	22	12	10	22:12	28
9	Peru	18	2	6	10	6	21	-15	6:21	12

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Uruguay have 2 wins, 3 losses and 5 draws, averaging 0.6 goals from 2.5 shots on goal and 6.3 attempts. La Celeste have averaged 53.1% possession and 5.3 corners per game, with the opposition getting 0.7 goals from 4.0 shots on goal, 9.5 attempts and 4.5 corners.

Rodrigo Aguirre is the top scorer with 2 goals, while Giorgian De Arrascaeta, Federico Valverde and Manuel Ugarte each have 1. Maximiliano Araujo is the leading assists maker on 2.

Peru have 2 victories, 4 defeats and 4 draws, with an average of 2.7 shots on goal, 6.0 attempts and 0.5 goals. Oscar Ibanez's side average 42.3% possession, 2.6 corners taken and 4.6 corners against them, while 0.9 goals have been conceded from 8.6 attempts and 3.9 shots on goal.

We’ve seen Andy Polo, Jose Paolo Guerrero, Edison Flores, Miguel Araujo and Alexander Callens score 1 goals each. Bryan Reyna, Andy Polo and Piero Quispe have been the top assists providers with 1 in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Uruguay confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Sergio Rochet (GK), Guillermo Varela, Sebastian Caceres, Mathias Olivera, Joaquin Piquerez, Federico Valverde, Rodrigo Bentancur, Giorgian De Arrascaeta, Facundo Pellistri, Rodrigo Aguirre, Brian Rodriguez.

Peru confirmed lineup (4-5-1): Pedro Gallese (GK), Luis Advincula, Renzo Garces, Luis Abram, Marcos Lopez, Kenji Cabrera, Christofer Gonzales, Erick Noriega, Yoshimar Yotun, Kevin Quevedo, Luis Ramos.

Uruguay vs Peru Prediction & Betting Tips

Take on Uruguay vs Peru with our in-depth betting analysis, featuring an expert match prediction, scoreline advice, key player props and a value-driven bet builder.

Match Prediction

There’s every chance that we’ll see a low goal count for this World Cup qualifying showdown. For this reason, we’ll take the odds of -135 about Under 2.5, with the two teams unlikely to deliver a combined three goals or more.

The team news that emerges can have an impact on the odds depending on which players are missing. Our football experts also study the form guide, while the latest stats are also checked before a World Cup qualifying verdict is reached.

Key Uruguay vs Peru stats:

• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 5 Uruguay games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 9 of the last 10 Uruguay games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 14 of the last 20 Uruguay games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 9 of the last 10 Peru games on the road.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 18 of the last 20 Peru games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 3 Peru games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 4 games between these teams.

Under 2.5 Probability

Based on the latest odds from the top bookmakers, our pick carries a 57.5% chance of winning. After careful examination, our experts calculate this probability to be somewhere between 60-65%. This is why we regard this as a value bet.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Uruguay 2 - 0 Peru

Uruguay are available at +400 when it comes to them winning 2-0. We like a correct score play and the chance to bag a nice return if our prediction is right.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Maximiliano Araujo Over 0.5 Shots On Target -147

Maximiliano Araujo (Uruguay) is available to finish with one or more shots on goal at -147. It’s hard to turn down such attractive odds for this player when it comes to Shots on Target.

Latest Maximiliano Araujo Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+260

First

+525

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-147

Under 0.5

-108

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Rodrigo Aguirre to Score +210

Rodrigo Aguirre (Uruguay) has racked up two goals in his past six games. Based on the numbers, we are looking to bet the +210 for him to find the net on the Anytime Goalscorer market.

Latest Rodrigo Aguirre Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+255

First

+500

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-154

Under 0.5

-105

Shots

Over 2.5

+120

Under 2.5

-

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Uruguay vs Peru Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Uruguay Big Favourites According to Latest Odds

With a 70% prospect of triumphing according to the 1x2 odds, Uruguay are favourites to come out on top in this World Cup qualifying clash and they’re available at -233 with the bookmakers. Peru are the underdogs at +800 which implies a lesser percentage prospect of winning.

Uruguay are +106 to beat Peru on the Asian Handicap -1.25. A two-goal victory would be enough for the full payout but you can also get half stakes back for a one-goal win.

Under 2.5 Goals is a short-priced option for those expecting two goals or less. If you’re anticipating that one team or more will draw a blank, then the No option on the Both Teams to Score market is chalked up at -238.

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Full-Time Result

1

-233

X

+330

2

+800

Half-Time Result

1

+104

X

+116

2

+650

Double Chance

1X

-1667

12

-455

X2

+175

Draw No Bet

1

-909

2

+475

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -1.25

+106

2 Hcp +1.25

-130

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-179

Over 2.5

+143

Both Teams to Score

Yes

+170

No

-238

Giorgian de Arrascaeta Heads First Goalscorer Market

Those interested in favourite Giorgian de Arrascaeta to find the net first can get +370, while the Anytime Goalscorer angle could hold more appeal and this is +180.

Giorgian de Arrascaeta (Uruguay)

First

+180

Anytime

+370

Rodrigo Aguirre (Uruguay)

First

+255

Anytime

+500

Maximiliano Araujo (Uruguay)

First

+260

Anytime

+525

Paul Brian Rodríguez (Uruguay)

First

+310

Anytime

+575

Facundo Pellistri (Uruguay)

First

+340

Anytime

+650

Cristian Olivera (Uruguay)

First

+350

Anytime

+700

Nicolás Fonseca (Uruguay)

First

+550

Anytime

+1200

Luis Ramos (Peru)

First

+575

Anytime

+1200

Rodrigo Bentancur (Uruguay)

First

+600

Anytime

+1200

Kevin Quevedo (Peru)

First

+750

Anytime

+1500

Ronald Araujo (Uruguay)

First

+750

Anytime

+1600

Nahitan Nández (Uruguay)

First

+800

Anytime

+1700

Guillermo Varela (Uruguay)

First

+800

Anytime

+1700

Andy Polo (Peru)

First

+850

Anytime

+1600

Joaquín Piquerez (Uruguay)

First

+850

Anytime

+1700

Sebastián Cáceres (Uruguay)

First

+1000

Anytime

+2000

Santiago Bueno (Uruguay)

First

+1050

Anytime

+2200

Giorgian de Arrascaeta (Uruguay)

Over 0.5

-192

Under 0.5

+120

Rodrigo Aguirre (Uruguay)

Over 0.5

-154

Under 0.5

-105

Maximiliano Araujo (Uruguay)

Over 0.5

-147

Under 0.5

-108

Paul Brian Rodríguez (Uruguay)

Over 0.5

-114

Under 0.5

-139

Facundo Pellistri (Uruguay)

Over 0.5

-103

Under 0.5

-154

Cristian Olivera (Uruguay)

Over 0.5

+105

Under 0.5

-159

Luis Ramos (Peru)

Over 0.5

+143

Under 0.5

-278

Kevin Quevedo (Peru)

Over 0.5

+180

Under 0.5

-313

Nicolás Fonseca (Uruguay)

Over 0.5

+210

Under 0.5

-370

Andy Polo (Peru)

Over 0.5

+210

Under 0.5

-370

Rodrigo Bentancur (Uruguay)

Over 0.5

+215

Under 0.5

-370

Ronald Araujo (Uruguay)

Over 0.5

+280

Under 0.5

-526

Nahitan Nández (Uruguay)

Over 0.5

+290

Under 0.5

-625

Guillermo Varela (Uruguay)

Over 0.5

+300

Under 0.5

-625

Joaquín Piquerez (Uruguay)

Over 0.5

+310

Under 0.5

-625

Giorgian de Arrascaeta (Uruguay)

Over 2.5

-100

Under 2.5

-

Rodrigo Aguirre (Uruguay)

Over 2.5

+120

Under 2.5

-

Paul Brian Rodríguez (Uruguay)

Over 1.5

-130

Under 1.5

-

Facundo Pellistri (Uruguay)

Over 1.5

-123

Under 1.5

-

Cristian Olivera (Uruguay)

Over 1.5

-128

Under 1.5

-

Luis Ramos (Peru)

Over 1.5

+102

Under 1.5

-

Kevin Quevedo (Peru)

Over 1.5

+120

Under 1.5

-

Rodrigo Bentancur (Uruguay)

Over 0.5

-175

Under 0.5

-

Andy Polo (Peru)

Over 0.5

-250

Under 0.5

-

Latest competitive match stats. Full Time Result and Goals.

Uruguay Stats

Peru Stats

Full-Time Result

• 2 wins, 3 defeats and 5 draws in the previous 10 matches
• 6 wins, 2 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 home matches

Full-Time Result

• 2 wins, 4 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 matches
• 8 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches

Goals

• An average of 0.60 goals scored and 0.70 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.00 goals scored and 0.70 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
• An average of 1.30 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.70 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
• BTTS Yes in 2 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 2 of the previous 10 home matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 1 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 home matches

Goals

• An average of 0.50 goals scored and 0.90 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 0.40 goals scored and 1.80 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
• An average of 1.40 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.20 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
• BTTS Yes in 2 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 0 of the previous 10 away matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 2 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 1 of the previous 10 away matches

Corners

• An average of 5.30 corners awarded and 4.50 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 6.40 corners awarded and 2.20 corners against in the last 10 home matches
• An average of 9.80 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 8.60 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
• Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 matches
• Had the most corners in 10 and least corners in 0 of the last 10 home matches

Corners

• An average of 2.60 corners awarded and 4.60 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 2.22 corners awarded and 5.67 corners against in the last 9 away matches
• An average of 7.20 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 7.89 corners awarded in the last 9 away matches
• Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 7 of the last 10 matches
• Had the most corners in 1 and least corners in 8 of the last 9 away matches

Possession

• An average of 53.10% possession in the last 10 matches
• An average of 55.80% possession in the last 10 home matches
• Most possession in 6 of the last 10 matches
• Most possession in 7 of the last 10 home matches

Possession

• An average of 42.30% possession in the last 10 matches
• An average of 39.67% possession in the last 9 away matches
• Most possession in 3 of the last 10 matches
• Most possession in 2 of the last 9 away matches

Uruguay vs Peru Lineups & Team News

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