The World Cup qualifying rounds are heating up globally, and the fight is on for the remaining spot in the 32 for the group stage.
In South America, Argentina, Uruguay, Ecuador, and Brazil have already sealed their spot for the tournament in Qatar. Therefore, only the 5th playoff spot is still up for grabs.
With only one game left, Peru, Colombia, and Chile have all three points to fight for, with Peru in the best possible position in terms of current points.
Uruguay’s spot is already settled, making the game insignificant for them. However, South American teams are competitive, and they take every game seriously. So, this might be a tough task for Chile.
Last Game Records
Chile’s last match was against Brazil, and a win would have put them in a better position coming into this game.
However, they were no match for the Samba boys as they fell to a 4-0 defeat at the Maracana Stadium in Rio. Two late first-half goals from Neymar and Vinicius took the game from Chile. Finally, Coutinho and Richarlison sealed the defeat in the closing minutes.
On the other hand, Uruguay is currently on a three-game win streak after they edged out Peru in the last match, sealing their spot in Qatar.
After losing four games on a stretch, the team can breathe as they’ve eventually done the job before the last game. The goal from Arrascaeta in the 42nd was enough to see off visitors.
Matchup Information
Chile takes on Uruguay for their final CONMEBOL 2022 FIFA World qualification round at the San Carlos de Apoquindo in Santiago. The assigned referee is Patricio Loustau from Argentina.
Chile vs Uruguay Betting Analysis
Chile and Uruguay are no strangers to the sport. They’ve been at it for many years, and their matchups are almost always tough, tight, and a do-or-die affair. Both teams’ last meeting was in the 2021 COPA America tournament group stages, which ended in a draw.
A 26th-minute opener from Eduardo Vargas put Chile in front, but Luiz Suarez scored the leveler in the 66th minute. It was an end-to-end encounter, and nothing could separate them.
Before that match, they faced in the first leg of their CONMEBOL qualifiers round. This time, Uruguay was the eventual winner, thanks to a late goal from Maximiliano Gomez.
From records, the home team rarely loses in this particular tie, and with Chile having all on the line, it is tough to look at any result in favor of Uruguay.
Chile Overview
Chile is one of the best teams in South America, and their recent dominating record proves that to be true. Although the team is filled with aging players, the fighting spirit is still very much available, and they continue to fight for a chance to play in the next World Cup.
With veterans like Alexis Sanchez, Arturo Vidal, and Eduardo Vargas, the team is not a pushover, and they continue to remain a strong force in the continent. Although this is not a star-studded team, we can always expect them to work as a unit to grind out the win at the end of the day.
Martin Lasarte has turned the team into a well-oiled machine that isn’t afraid to take the game to any team. However, they have not been in impressive form for long. So, we haven’t seen peak Chile in a while.
With four losses and one draw in their last ten games, they are a few points away from getting a chance to fight for a spot in the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
Uruguay Overview
Uruguay is a much more balanced team on paper. However, their front line is spearheaded by players entering their twilight years. Luis Suarez and Edinson Cavani have formed a beautiful partnership, making them one of the most fearsome on the continent.
This might probably be both players’ final World Cup appearance. Therefore, we believe they would want to turn to their country and find a way to bring silverware to their country.
Aside from these two players, Uruguay has some budding players who would help the team fight for silverware.
Federico Valverde is currently a pivotal player in Real Madrid, and he will be accompanied by Rodrigo Bentancur, Facundo Pellistri, Lucas Torreira to help control the midfield.
And their backline is in safe hands, with Araujo coming up the tracks accompanied by veteran defender Diego Godin, Jose Gimenez, Sebastian Coates, and Mathias Olivera.
Updates
Chile’s hope of going to the 2022 FIFA World Cup hinges on getting all three points against Uruguay but on Peru and Colombia dropping points.
Fortunately, Chile’s team is complete, and there are no other crises aside from Brereton Diaz, who joined the team after getting injured.
After firing their head coach and hiring Diego Alonso, the team has switched up their World Cup qualifying round. Fortunately, that was a good decision, eventually sealed their spot in the World Cup group stages.
The team doesn’t have any injury problems. Therefore, we might get to see a strong Uruguayan team against Chile.
Chile vs Uruguay Betting Preview
Both teams would want to take this match seriously. However, Chile has more to lose in this matchup. Therefore, we believe they would want to give it their all.
Chile could take the 5th-place spot if they win their game against Uruguay. In addition to that, they will be playing in front of their home fans, giving them that extra motivation.
However, Uruguay has a more balanced team than Chile, and because of their South American rivalry, they would not make it easy for the home.
In that case, our FIFA World Cup qualifiers’ predictions for this matchup are edging towards a draw. Most bookmakers are backing Chile to win, but we believe it will be a tough task against Uruguay.
Chile vs Uruguay Betting Prediction
With Chile hosting Uruguay in the final round of the CONMEBOL World Cup qualifiers, we are set for a close game, and the home team has all to play for. A win or Chile is not going to the World Cup second time running.
So, our prediction on this match would be a double chance bet on Chile, as they are more likely to win. And our pick is 2-1 in favor of the home team.
How to Bet on Chile vs Uruguay
You can visit any top sportsbook to bet on this game, head straight to the World Cup qualifiers section, select the game, and place your bet based on your FIFA world cup qualifiers predictions.
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