What data does Conmebol point out prior to the Peru vs. Bolivia match?

Peru vs. Bolivia face each other in a very important duel for the Qatar 2022 Qualifiers. This Thursday, November 11th, the Peruvian national team, led by Ricardo Gareca, is preparing to return to the path of victory, as they have accumulated two games without being able to add points, while the altiplanicos arrive in the capital after stringing together two consecutive victories: against Peru (1-0) and Paraguay (4-1), both games at the Hernando Siles Stadium in La Paz.

The Blanquirroja knows that a victory is key to continue with chances of reaching the next World Cup. The national team is currently ranked below the Verde team in the standings, as they are in the penultimate position with 11 points and a victory would take them above Cesar Farias, Marcelo Martins, and company who are currently seventh with 12 points.

The highest governing body of South American football highlighted several previous facts before the match between Peruvians and Bolivians.

About the Peruvian national team: They have a six-match undefeated streak against the Verde team playing at home in the South American qualifiers, with four wins and two draws. The last victory of the altiplanicos on Peruvian soil was 1-2 on September 10th, 1989.

About the Bolivian national team: They have a negative record in this qualifying tournament playing as visitors, as they have only won three matches against Venezuela on two occasions, and against the Bicolor. In addition, they have gone 61 matches without success outside their territory in the tournament, with nine draws and 52 defeats.

Individual performances: Yotun and Martins

Tonight, unfortunately for their aspirations, the Blanquirroja will not have the presence of Yoshimar Yotun due to suspension. However, Conmebol highlighted that he is the third player in the qualifiers with the most completed passes with 557. The list of the top five players includes notable names like Lionel Messi.

They also highlighted the presence of Marcelo Martins, who is the tournament's top scorer with eight goals and is the player who has had the most shots on target with 18 attempts (the same number as Messi and Neymar). He is also the player with the most touches in the opposing areas with 59.

The last match between both teams in Peruvian territory for a qualifying process was for the 2018 World Cup. The Blanquirroja defeated the altiplanicos at the Monumental Stadium in Ate with a score of 2-1, with goals from Edison Flores and Christian Cueva. Here we review all the matches.