How did Uruguay and Peru qualify to the Copa America quarter-final?
Tipped as one of the favorites to win this year's competition, Uruguay began it's Copa America campaign with a 4-0 win over Ecuador in the opening game in Group C. La Celeste followed it up with a 2-2 draw against Japan before beating Chile by a lone goal in the final group encounter.
Oscar Tabarez's side finished as group leaders to book its spot in the knockout phase. On the other hand, Peru finished as one of the best third-placed teams at the tournament to secure a ticket to the knockout stage.
La Blanquirroja drew 0-0 with Venezuela in the opening Group A fixture before winning 3-1 against Peru. In the last group stage match, they were defeated 8-0 by Brazil.
What is the head to head record of Uruguay vs Peru?
Uruguay and Peru have met 66 time in the past. La Celeste has dominated the proceedings with 37 wins in contrast to Peru's 16. The remaining 13 matches have been draws.
What is the form of Uruguay as compared to Peru's?
Uruguay in the last 10 games: W5 D1 L4
Peru in the last 10 games: W3 D2 L5
Team News
Lucas Torreira and Cristhian Stuani may also be unavailable to feature for Uruguay on Saturday as they are still recovering from illness. La Celeste would also have to deal with the absence of Diego Laxalt once again coming up against Peru on Saturday. The defender failed to feature against Japan and Chile after picking up a hamstring injury.
At the moment, Peru has no injury concerns. Both teams do not have any players suspended.
Uruguay vs Peru predicted lineup
Uruguay possible starting lineup: Muslera; Caceres, Gimenez, Godin, Gonzalez; Lodeiro, Bentancur, Torreira, Nandez; Suarez, Cavani
Peru possible starting lineup: Gallese; Advincula, Zambrano, Abram, Trauco; Tapia, Yotun; Polo, Farfan, Cueva; Guerrero
Broadcast information Uruguay vs Peru
In Peru, watch the clash live on América Televisión, América TVGO, DIRECTV Play Deportes, and DIRECTV Sports Peru.
Fans in UK can catch the action live on Premier Player HD and Premier Sports 1.
For viewers in Uruguay, the match will be live on vera+, DIRECTV Play Deportes, NS Eventos HD, NS Eventos 1, DIRECTV Sports Uruguay and TCC.
Viewers in US can watch live on NBC Sports Live Extra App, Telemundo Deportes En Vivo, Telemundo, Globo TV Internacional, and ESPN+.
Check below for broadcast listings specific to your country if you live elsewhere:
Match details, result and original broadcast info
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