Chile-Paraguay is a match valid for the South American qualifying group for the next World Cup: predictions and probable lineups
Chile and Paraguay currently have the same points in the standings. But the hosts wouldn’t even go to the play-offs for the next World Cup due to goal difference. Obviously we are looking to overtake on qualifying night. And objectively there could be.
Yes, Chile is definitely favored over Paraguay, although in the last round played a month ago the defeat against Venezuela was as unexpected as it was abrupt. A three to zero that put even the technical staff in crisis, who certainly did not expect such a heavy debacle. It was there, though, and now it is of paramount importance to be able to pull out of it. Against Paraguay the engagement is not the easiest but neither, to tell the truth, is it the most difficult. That is why the hosts are definitely starting out favored.
There is also a statistic to keep in mind, which in this case concerns the last three precedents between the two national teams. Chile has always won, also showing that over the past few years they are a team on the rise unlike Paraguay who seems to have stopped for a while. Last but not least, we know well how in South America the field factor can be decisive in some cases. So everything points to a Chilean victory.
How to watch Chile-Paraguay on live TV or streaming
The Chile-Paraguay match, valid for the 2026 World Cup qualifier to be played on Friday, November 17 at 1:30 a.m., will not have television coverage in Italy. The match scheduled for this week will therefore not be possible to follow it either on live TV or streaming. Unlike until some time ago when the matches of the qualifiers towards Qatar 2022 were visible, free of charge, on ComoTv.
The Prediction
There are no prerequisites to see an emotionally-charged challenge, but there are those to see a victory for Chile, which would boost itself powerfully in the standings and get back into the qualification zone. Match expected to end with less than three goals overall.
Chile-Paraguay
likely lineups.
CHILE (4-3-3): Cortes; Loyola, Diaz, Medel, Suazo; Pulgar, Echeverria, Mendez; Davila, Sanchez, Brereton Diaz.
PARAGUAY (4-2-3-1): Carlos; Espinoza, Alderete, Gomez, Alonso; Villasanti, Sanchez; Villalba, Romero, Avalos; Sanabria.
POSSIBLE EXACT RESULT: 1-0