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Paraguay vs. Chile, 2014 World Cup qualifying: Preview and TV schedule

Chile look to stay ahead of Venezuela for the final automatic qualification spot as they travel to face last place Paraguay.

Cameron Spencer

Chile have won just one of their last four qualifiers -- including a loss to Peru -- and find themselves ahead of Venezuela for the final automatic qualification spot on just the goals scored tiebreaker. Chile look to have the weapons to be able to deal with a struggling Paraguay with Juventus' Arturo Vidal in midfield and Barcelona's Alexis Sanchez in the attack. Sanchez was strong at the end of the season for Barca scoring three goals in his final four games.

Paraguay have struggled in qualifying winning just twice in eleven matches so far. They're led by strikers Oscar Cardozo and Roque Santa Cruz, both of whom they'll need to have scoring if they have any hope of getting back into the qualification fight and attempt to make their fifth straight World Cup finals.

Paraguay injuries and suspensions

Out: None.

Chile injuries and suspensions

Out: Matías Fernández (muscle strain).

Chile's Matías Fernández did not make the trip to Paraguay after reportedly straining a muscle in training on Monday.

Match Date/Time: 8:10 p.m. ET

Venue: Estadio Defensores del Chaco, Asunción, Paraguay

TV: beIN Sport en Español (U.S.)

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