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Colombia and Peru meet in an International Friendly on Tuesday 6 October 2026, and the predicted lineups for both sides tell contrasting stories of rotation. Néstor Lorenzo’s projection leans on only two recent lineups, while Mano Menezes has three to draw from for Peru, so the reliability of each expected XI differs before a ball is kicked. Below is a breakdown of who looks set to start, who is missing, and how each projection was built.
Colombia Predicted Lineup
Colombia are projected to line up in a 4-2-3-1, the formation Néstor Lorenzo prefers, and the picture is largely settled, with nine of the projected XI starting their last match. That reading is based on just two recent lineups, so it should be treated as tentative rather than firm. Jhon Lucumi and Jhon Arias both started both matches used in this projection, making them the two names who look most locked into the side right now.
Colombia predicted XI: Aldair Quintana; Jhon Lucumi, Álvaro Angulo, Davinson Sánchez, Édier Ocampo; Richard Ríos Montoya, Gustavo Puerta, Yaser Asprilla, Kevin Castaño, Jhon Elmer Solís Romero; Jhon Arias
| Line | # | Player | Starts in last 2 | Last 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G | 12 | Aldair Quintana | 1/2 | 1/2 |
| D | 3 | Jhon Lucumi | 2/2 | 2/2 |
| D | 4 | Álvaro Angulo | 2/2 | 2/2 |
| D | 23 | Davinson Sánchez | 2/2 | 2/2 |
| D | 18 | Édier Ocampo | 1/2 | 1/2 |
| M | 6 | Richard Ríos Montoya | 2/2 | 2/2 |
| M | 14 | Gustavo Puerta | 2/2 | 2/2 |
| M | 22 | Yaser Asprilla | 1/2 | 1/2 |
| M | 5 | Kevin Castaño | 1/2 | 1/2 |
| M | 14 | Jhon Elmer Solís Romero | 0/2 | 0/2 |
| F | 11 | Jhon Arias | 2/2 | 2/2 |
Peru Predicted XI
Peru are also expected to set up in a 4-2-3-1, the shape favoured by Mano Menezes, with this projection drawn from the last three matches used here. The side looks largely settled, with eight of the projected XI starting their last match. Jairo Vélez and Wilder Cartagena have started all three of the matches used for this projection, standing out as the most consistently selected players in the group.
Peru predicted XI: Pedro Gallese; Marcos López, Miguel Araujo, Oliver Sonne, Renzo Garces; Jairo Vélez, Wilder Cartagena, Yoshimar Yotún, Oslimg Mora, Piero Magallanes; Alex Valera
| Line | # | Player | Starts in last 3 | Last 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G | 1 | Pedro Gallese | 2/3 | 2/3 |
| D | 4 | Marcos López | 3/3 | 3/3 |
| D | 5 | Miguel Araujo | 2/3 | 2/3 |
| D | 22 | Oliver Sonne | 2/3 | 2/3 |
| D | 15 | Renzo Garces | 2/3 | 2/3 |
| M | 11 | Jairo Vélez | 3/3 | 3/3 |
| M | 16 | Wilder Cartagena | 3/3 | 3/3 |
| M | 19 | Yoshimar Yotún | 3/3 | 3/3 |
| M | 2 | Oslimg Mora | 2/3 | 2/3 |
| M | 26 | Piero Magallanes | 2/3 | 2/3 |
| F | 20 | Alex Valera | 1/3 | 1/3 |
Team News and Confirmed Absentees
For Colombia, no absentees are recorded in the data ahead of this match, leaving Néstor Lorenzo with his full group available for selection. On the bench, Luis Suárez, who started both of the matches used in this projection, looks the most likely option to be called upon if changes are made.
Peru’s team news is similarly clean, with no absentees are recorded in the data for this match either. Among the substitutes, Alfonso Barco, who started one of the three matches used here, appears best placed to push for involvement.
Where These Predictions Come From
Each expected XI here is built from recent lineup data rather than any official announcement: Colombia’s projection draws on their last two matches and Peru’s on their last three, with more recent matches weighted more heavily than older ones. Any player confirmed as injured or suspended is removed from contention before the XI is assembled. These are projections, not confirmed team news, and they can change once the official lineups are announced closer to kickoff.
Read also: Colombia vs Peru Head-to-Head: Record, Stats & Form as of 6 Oct 2026
Read also: Colombia vs Peru Prediction: 07.10.2026 International Friendly 2026
FAQ
Who is predicted to start in goal for Colombia vs Peru, and what formation will each side use?
Aldair Quintana is projected to start in goal for Colombia, while Pedro Gallese is the expected choice for Peru. Both teams are set up in a 4-2-3-1 for this projection.
Are there any injuries or suspensions for Colombia vs Peru?
No absentees are recorded in the data for either Colombia or Peru ahead of this match.
When do Colombia and Peru play, and where can I see the predicted lineups and team news?
Colombia host Peru on Tuesday 6 October 2026, and the predicted lineups and team news for the fixture are set out above ahead of kickoff.
How settled are the two predicted lineups?
Colombia’s projected XI is largely settled, with nine of the side starting their last match, while Peru’s is similarly settled with eight returning from their most recent lineup.