South American rivals Colombia and Peru go head-to-head in an international friendly at the NU Stadium in Miami, with both sides seeking momentum following a challenging run of recent fixtures.
Match Preview: Colombia vs. Peru
Colombia enter the clash looking to steady the ship after a mixed slate of friendlies, having drawn 1-1 against Mexico before suffering a narrow 1-0 defeat to Paraguay. Head coach Néstor Lorenzo has made it clear that Los Cafeteros are in a transitional phase, using these fixtures to test tactical setups, integrate fresh talent, and lay the groundwork for their next competitive cycle.
Peru, meanwhile, conclude their North American tour after a tough stretch of results under Mano Menezes. La Bicolor fell 2-0 to Canada, earned a 1-1 stalemate with Mexico, and suffered a heavy 4-1 defeat at the hands of the United States. Menezes is focused on identifying a core group of players for the long-term journey toward 2030, but securing a positive result in Miami remains a top priority to lift squad morale.
Head-to-Head Stats - Colombia vs. Peru
The two nations have met 49 times, with Colombia leading the series with 19 victories to Peru’s 12, alongside 18 draws.
Goal Tally: Colombia have found the net 64 times across these fixtures, while Peru have scored 51 goals.
Top Scorers: Colombian winger Luis Díaz leads the historical scoring charts in this fixture with four goals, while former Peruvian international Nolberto Solano sits close behind with three.
Predicted Lineups - Colombia vs. Peru
Colombia (4-3-3):Kevin Mier; Daniel Muñoz, Jhon Lucumí, Davinson Sánchez, Samuel Velásquez; Gustavo Puerta, Richard Ríos, Matías Orozco; Jhon Arias, Carlos Gómez, Luis Suárez.
Manager: Néstor Lorenzo
Peru (4-4-2):Pedro Gallese; Marco Huamán, Erick Noriega, Renzo Garcés, Marcos López; Osling Mora, Wilder Cartagena, Piero Magallanes, Yhosimar Yotún; Jairo Vélez, Alex Valera.
Manager: Mano Menezes
Team News
Both managers head into the friendly with fully fit squads, reporting no fresh injuries or suspensions.
Recent Meetings
June 6, 2025: Colombia 0-0 Peru
January 28, 2022: Colombia 0-1 Peru
July 10, 2021: Colombia 3-2 Peru
June 21, 2021: Colombia 1-2 Peru
November 16, 2019: Colombia 1-0 Peru
Date, Kickoff Time, and How to Watch
The friendly between Colombia and Peru takes place at the NU Stadium in Miami, United States, on Tuesday, October 6, 2025, kicking off at 7:30 PM ET. Fans in the United States can watch on Fanatiz (pay-per-view) and bet365's live streaming service (available with a funded account).
Betting Odds: Colombia vs. Peru
Colombia | Tie | Peru |
-330 | +350 | +550 |
Note: Odds are subject to change.
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