Group C's second game of Saturday June 16 pits Los Incas against the Danes at 5pm Eastern at Mordovia Arena in Saransk, Russia. This game will be a must-win for both teams as they try to lay claim on one of the two spots in the group to move on to the knockout stage. To make matters more interesting, neither team has lost a game in their last 12 matches - Denmark is 6-6-0 and Peru is 8-4-0. Odds have Denmark with a slight advantage, but there is no match history between these two teams to draw from. It is anyone's guess as to who may win, and with a lot on the line it should make for an interesting match-up. Check out the odds for Peru vs Denmark and register today here at Skybook to enjoy the best Russia 2018 betting bonuses and prop bets.
Peru
The Peruvians are in the World Cup for the first time since 1982, excitement for this team has reached a fever pitch within the country. Peru snuck in the back door of the CONMEBOL qualifiers, nabbing the 5th and final spot for an inter-conference playoff with New Zealand, which they won 2-0. They had an up and down run, with successes like a 2-1 win against Uruguay and a scoreless draw with Argentina that came after losing 4 of their first 5 qualifying games.
Denmark
Denmark was a bit more consistent during their qualifying run. Finishing second in their group and winning a playoff game against the Republic of Ireland to grab a berth, they went 6-2-2 with Midfielder Christian Eriksen racking up 8 goals. Denmark's last appearance in the World Cup was in 2010, where they bowed out in the group stage. Before that they had made appearances in the quarterfinals in 1998 and the group of 16 in 2002.
Match Overview
FIFA has these teams ranked right next to each other, with Peru at 11 and Denmark at 12, so this game is as evenly-matched as possible, and predicting an outcome will come down to comparing the two styles of play at work here. The Peruvians play a short-passing, possession game and don't take too many risks. Their top players are mostly defensive specialists, with Alberto Rodriguez and Yoshimar Yotun, two very capable and dependable ball handlers. Denmark meanwhile plays a very direct game, preferring longer passes and relying on Tottenham Hotspur Midfielder Christian Eriksen to unlock defenses. Another factor will be the goaltenders, as both sides have dependable net minders. Pedro Gallese has put in some incredible performances in the last few years, backstopping Peru to a third place finish in the Copa America Centenario, shutting out Brazil in the process. Kasper Schmeichel of Leicester will be in goal for the Danes. He was key to their qualifying success, letting up only 8 goals over a span of 10 games. As for momentum, both of these teams have an unbeaten streak going on, and while there are a couple of friendly matches to play before the World Cup starts, both Peru and Denmark will be coming into this game in top form.
