Chile vs Paraguay 2023: A Match Preview

The Rivalry

The rivalry between Chile and Paraguay is one of the most intense in South American football. The two countries have faced each other in 50 official matches, with Chile winning 19, Paraguay winning 15, and 16 matches ending in a draw. Paraguay has won the last two meetings between the two sides, including 2-0 wins in 2021 and 2022.

The Teams

Chile is the higher-ranked team in the FIFA World Rankings, sitting at 28th in the world, while Paraguay is ranked 50th. Chile has a number of talented players, including Alexis Sanchez, Arturo Vidal, and Gary Medel. Paraguay also has some good players, including Miguel Almiron, Angel Romero, and Gustavo Gomez.

The Match

The match will be played at the Estadio Nacional Julio Martínez Prádanos in Santiago, Chile on March 26, 2023. The match will start at 20:30 local time. The match is expected to be a close and competitive affair. Chile will be looking to avenge their recent defeats to Paraguay, while Paraguay will be looking to continue their winning streak against their rivals.

Prediction

Chile is the slight favorite to win the match. However, Paraguay is a dangerous team and could easily pull off an upset. I predict that the match will end in a 1-1 draw.