Prediction, team news, lineups: Paraguay vs. Peru

CONMEBOL World Cup qualification at Estadio Antonio Aranda on Thursday.

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Both nations appeared in finals in the 2010s but did not qualify for the Qatar

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After failing to qualify for the finals, Paraguay played nine friendlies with mixed results.

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Venezuela, South America's weakest team, give a wonderful chance to start well.

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The 1998–2010 Paraguayan golden age of four World Cups is unlikely to return.

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which they finished third bottom with 16 points and 12 goals in 18 matches.

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Roque Santa Cruz are long gone, with the country often finishing last in qualification.

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Roque Santa Cruz are long gone, with the country often finishing last in qualification.

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