Paraguay have managed just one win in seven friendlies (W1, D2, L4) in the run-up to this Copa América opener against Asian Cup winners Qatar, and whilst the South Americans are favorites here, they do have a rather unremarkable H2H record against the Gulf nation (W1, D1, L1).
Despite being winless in their last five Copa América fixtures (D1, L4), Paraguay is masters at the opening game of this tournament, last losing their first group game back in 1975 (W8, D6 since). If they are to continue that impressive record here, they will likely start well – ‘Los Guaraníes La Albirroja’ have been leading at half-time in four of their last six victories (all competitions, including friendlies).
