Canada and Peru face off in international friendly in Montreal

Montreal Friendly Brings Varying Formations and Rosters

Jesse Marsch leads the Canadian squad into this autumn window following a tight 1-0 victory over Chile in Toronto, built on an early 12th-minute goal from Jonathan David. That strike marked David’s 43rd international goal, setting a new scoring record for the country. Meanwhile, Mano Menezes brings the Peruvian side to Montreal as part of a demanding North American tour designed to rebuild the squad following their absence from the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Roster availability creates stark contrasts for both benches. Canada enters the pitch missing several key figures due to injuries and personal leave. Captain Alphonso Davies misses the fixture on his honeymoon, while Ismaël Koné deals with a tibia fracture, Jeevan Badwal recovers from a hamstring strain, and Derek Cornelius treats a hip dislocation. Canada’s probable lineup features Maxime Crépeau or Dayne St. in goal, supported on the pitch by Niko Sigur, Luc De Fougerolles, Ralph Priso, Richie Laryea, Tajon Buchanan, Mathieu Choinière, Nathan-Dylan Saliba, Jacob Shaffelburg, Jonathan David, and Cyle Larin. On the opposing side, Peru arrives with a squad anchored by goalkeeper Pedro Gallese, alongside Oliver Sonne, Erick Noriega, Renzo Garcés, Marcos López, Wilder Cartagena, Jairo Concha, Yoshimar Yotún, Piero Magallanes, Jairo Vélez, and Gianluca Lapadula, though Fabio Gruber, André Carrillo, and Kenji Cabrera remain sidelined.

Canada Enters Match as Favorite over Peru

Betting markets position the host nation as the clear favorite for Saturday’s contest. Other statistical projections estimate Canada’s win probability at 60 percent with an expected goal differential of 1.30, while pegging the draw at 22 percent and a Peruvian upset at 18 percent. The historical head-to-head record between the two federations stands level at one win apiece: Peru claimed a 2-0 victory in Toronto during a September 2010 friendly, while Canada retaliated with a 0-1 win courtesy of Jonathan David at the 2024 Copa América in Kansas City.

Defensive vulnerabilities define the recent statistical profile of the visitors. Peru has conceded 11 goals across their last five matches, averaging 3.3 total goals per fixture in recent competitive stretches. Conversely, Canada’s backline has shown notable resilience during 2026, conceding an average of just 0.5 goals per match across their six fixtures this year while remaining unbeaten with three wins and three draws.

Broadcasters Air Friendly from Stade Saputo

The international friendly kicks off at Stade Saputo at 20:00 peninsular time, corresponding to a 13:00 kickoff in Ecuador, and a 1:00 PM EST start. Viewers in the United States can follow the action across FOX Sports, FS2, TUDN, and ViX. Fans in Peru can tune into América TV (Channel 4), ATV, Movistar Deportes, América tvGO, and Bicolor+ Premium, while Canadian supporters can watch via OneSoccer, TSN4, TSN5, and the RDS App.