The visitors are heading into the match on the back of a 4-1 defeat against Uruguay in the mid-week, while the Albirroja's last action was back in March when they were beaten 3-2 by Chile.
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Paraguay will host Nicaragua in an international friendly at Estadio Defensores del Chaco on Sunday. The visitors are heading into the match on the back of a 4-1 defeat against Uruguay in the mid-week, while the Albirroja’s last action was back in March when they were beaten 3-2 by Chile. Both sides are heading into the match on the back of some poor form, with the Pinoleros losing their last two outings, while the hosts are on a three-game losing streak.
😍👋🏻 ¡Qué placer volver a @ElDefensores!
En casa, seguimos preparando el juego ante @LaAzulyBlanco.
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— Selección Paraguaya (@Albirroja) June 16, 2023
Paraguay failed to qualify for the World Cup in Qatar, having finished at the eighth spot in the CONMEBOL WC qualification table. Nevertheless, Los Guaranies have held on to their head coach Guillermo Barros Schelotto, who only managed to secure four points from six qualifying games after being appointed in 2021. After the disappointing qualification campaign, Schelotto’s men took part in eight friendlies, recording back-to-back wins against Mexico and UAE in September, while losing four matches in the period. As such, the Argentine tactician is under pressure to deliver some positive results ahead of next summer’s Copa America to be held USA.
Nicaragua, on the other hand, lost out to Uruguay on Wednesday courtesy of goals from Rodrigo Zalzar’s brace and one goal each from Matias Arezo and Brian Rodriguez. Meanwhile, the Blue and White scored a late consolation goal through Luis Coronel. The result extended their winless run to three matches in all competitions. Los Pinoleros’ last success came against Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (4-1) in the CONCACAF Nations League on March 24 thanks to goals from Ariagner Smith, Juan Barrera, Matias Belli and Francisco Flores. Meanwhile, Nicaragua have been demoted to the League B of CONCACAF Nations League, after being found guilty of fielding an ineligible players in eight different matches and thereby La Azul y Blanco have been thrown out of the upcoming Gold Cup in USA.
Paraguay probable starting lineup: Silva, R Rojas, Balbuena, G Gomez, Alonso, D Gomez, M Rojas, Almiron, Enciso, Villasanti, Avalos
Nicaragua probable starting lineup: Lopez, N Rodriguez, Reyes, Fletes, J Rodriguez, Montes, Serapio, Medina, Hernandez, Barrera, Talavera
Paraguay
| Opponents | Score |
| Chile | 3-2 (L) |
| Colombia | 2-0 (L) |
| Peru | 1-0 (L) |
| Morocco | 0-0 (D) |
| UAE | 1-0 (W) |
Nicaragua
| Opponents | Score |
| Uruguay | 4-1 (L) |
| Panama | 3-2 (L) |
| Trinidad & Tobago | 1-1 (D) |
| Saint Vincent and Grenadines | 4-1 (W) |
| Guatemala | 3-1 (L) |
The international friendly between Paraguay and Nicaragua will take place at Estadio Defensores del Chaco on Sunday at 8:00 pm IST.
| Paraguay vs Nicaragua | Key Details |
| Date | June 18 |
| Venue | Estadio Defensores del Chaco |
| Kickoff time in Paraguay | 10:30 am |
| Kickoff time in Nicaragua | 8:30 am |
| Kickoff time in India | 8:00 pm |
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