Chile vs Paraguay Hoy: Preview, Team News, and Predicted Lineups
Preview
Chile and Paraguay will face off in a crucial CONMEBOL World Cup qualifier on Thursday, March 24, 2023, at the Estadio Nacional Julio Martínez Prádanos in Santiago, Chile. Both teams are vying for a place in the 2023 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, and this match could prove pivotal in their qualification hopes.
Chile currently sits in seventh place in the CONMEBOL standings with 19 points from 15 matches, while Paraguay is eighth with 16 points from the same number of games. A win for either side would boost their chances of securing a top-five finish and automatic qualification for the World Cup.
Team News
Chile
Chile will be without several key players for this match, including injured forwards Alexis Sanchez and Eduardo Vargas. Midfielder Arturo Vidal is also a doubt due to a knee problem.
Despite these absences, Chile still has a talented squad with players like goalkeeper Claudio Bravo, defender Gary Medel, and midfielder Charles Aránguiz. They will need to be at their best to overcome a tough Paraguay side.
Paraguay
Paraguay has no major injury concerns ahead of this match. Manager Guillermo Barros Schelotto is expected to field a strong team led by captain Gustavo Gómez, goalkeeper Antony Silva, and midfielder Miguel Almirón.
Paraguay has a good record against Chile in recent years, having won three of their last five meetings. They will be confident of getting a result in Santiago.