The 2024 Copa America continues with a pair of First Round Group Stage matches at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla., and Inter&Co Stadium in Orlando, Fla. In Group A action, Argentina battles Peru at 8 p.m. ET, and the match can be viewed on FOX Sports 1. Also, at 8 p.m. ET, Canada and Chile battle in Orlando, and that match can be viewed or streamed on FOX Sports 2.
Let’s build that bankroll for the remainder of the 2024 CONMEBOL Copa America tournament with our best fútbol bets for Saturday, June 29. Here are our top 2024 Copa America picks and predictions for Argentina vs. Peru and Canada vs. Chile.
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Saturday’s 2024 Copa America Best Bets
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Argentina (-200) vs. Peru (+650) – Draw (+300) | O/U Total 1.5 (+124/-150)
Argentina sits atop the table with six points, outscoring Canada and Chile by a 3-0 margin, punching its ticket to the knockout stages no matter what happens in this match. Meanwhile, Peru has a draw and a loss so far, with a minus-1 goal differential. That means Peru is still very much alive for advancement, but it requires an upset of La Albiceleste. That’s not good.
Peru is likely going to want to get physical with Argentina, trying to use intimidation to win the day. While the defending World Cup champs have been there and done that, it might not be as motivated with its top spot in the table all but secured. Meanwhile, Peru is very hungry.
Across all competitions, Argentina has won 13 times while drawing four times in 18 matches against Peru. Los Incas have managed to win just once against the Argies, winning in 1969, punching their ticket to Mexico in 1970 for the World Cup.
That history is great, but that’s also a long time ago. That was then, this is now, and Argentina is the defending World Cup champ. However, you have to like that Peru has something to play for here and Argentina could potentially rest from key personnel, as manager Lionel Scaloni could go the conservative route. Superstar Lionel Messi reportedly tweaked a hamstring last time out against Chile, so in a meaningless match, it’s unlikely Scaloni has Messi on the pitch, risking a more serious ailment.
Captain Miguel Araujo was lost to a red card in the match against Canada, and he won’t be eligible to face Argentina, which is a tremendous blow to Peru’s chances. Anderson Santamaria is expected to draw in for Araujo. Luis Advincula has been nursing an Achilles’ injury since the Chile match in the first game, and he is also in doubt.
Argentina has posted two clean sheets in two matches, while Peru has failed to score in each of the past four matchups against La Albiceleste. A scoreless draw wouldn’t be shocking here.
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Canada (+220) vs. Chile (-130) – Draw (+230) | O/U Total 2.5 (+108/-132)
Canada picked up a victory last time out against Peru, winning 1-0, as it rebounded from a 2-0 loss to Argentina in the opening match. It was Canada’s first-ever win in Copa America. The Canadians can punch their ticket for the Round of 16 with a win, while a draw could potentially get the job done, too.
Chile played to a scoreless draw against Peru in the opening match, before losing 1-0 to Argentina. The loss to La Albiceleste was a bummer, too, as Lautaro Martinez sunk Chile at the 88′ mark. Messi took a corner, and Chilean keeper Claudio Bravo did a good job blocking the shot. However, the rebound went right to Martinez who blasted it into the yawning net.
Chile is going to be pushing hard to get this win, giving it a chance to advance. However, Canada won’t make it easy, as this is essentially a win and advance match for both teams. A draw in this matchup gives Peru some life.
This is the first time Canada and Chile have met on the pitch, and it’s an important battle.
Chile has yet to score in two matches at Copa America, and now more than ever it is important to find the back of the net. That’s easier said than done. Both teams should be quite nervous, as it’s a razor-thin margin between going home or advancing. Look for both sides to be rather careful.
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