- Date and Time: June 24, 23:00 GMT+1
- Venue: NRG Stadium (Houston, USA)
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Colombia
Colombia starts its first match of the Copa America against Paraguay in Houston. Fans should expect the Colombians to take the initiative, as they remain unbeaten in twenty-three games, an impressive record.
The last team to defeat Colombia is none other than the title holder, Argentina, who defeated Colombia 1-0 in 2022 during the World Cup Qualifiers. Two years later, Colombia remains undefeated.
In the last three matches, Colombia has scored at least three goals per game. Whether they can maintain this cadence is another question, but it surely brings many to think that Colombia comes as a strong contender despite being in a group where Brazil is the favourite by status.
Paraguay
Paraguay’s hopes are not exactly as high as Colombia’s, as they land in a challenging group composed of Brazil, Colombia, and Costa Rica. Many remember Costa Rica as a small nation that consistently manages to surprise, as seen in the 2022 World Cup.
Paraguay’s last preparation match against Panama ended in a 1-0 victory, but it’s worth noting that this marked their first win in the 2024 calendar year. Paraguay previously lost to Chile (3-0) and drew with Peru (0-0), while their planned friendly against Russia was cancelled. Their last victory before that was a 1-0 win against Bolivia in October 2023.
Colombia vs Paraguay Prediction
- Pick: Colombia to win
- Odds: 1.70 (22Bet)
- Score prediction: Colombia-Paraguay: 3-0
There’s no shame in stating that Colombia are the clear-cut favourites of the match. Paraguay’s record has not been particularly appetizing in the last editions of the tournament, often crashing out in the group stages. They haven’t managed to get one over on Los Cafeteros in years, and it’s hard to see them bucking that trend this time out.
The Colombians will come brimming with confidence and raring to go – a far cry from the Paraguayan camp. Despite having players who would thrive in a more defensive system, Paraguay tends to play offensively. Their last win against Colombia dates back to 2007, a staggering seventeen years ago. Scoring remains a significant issue for Paraguay, and it’s a substantial one.
Colombia vs Paraguay Prediction, Betting Tip
- Pick: Colombia to keep a clean sheet
- Odds: 1.96 (22bet)
Colombia can count on a few forwards who are likely to make a significant difference, such as Liverpool’s Luis Diaz. James Rodriguez, often overlooked despite his ongoing contributions, remains the central playmaker of the team. Jhon Arias will complete the trio, while Rafael Borré is expected to start up top as the team’s striker.
This attacking quartet promises to be entertaining and likely to score at least once, if not more. Football predictions suggest that Camilo Vargas will be in goal, tasked with stopping any emerging counter-attacks from the Paraguayans.
If Colombia times its attacks well in the first quarter of the game, Paraguay will likely be unable to mount a comeback. Colombia’s important task is to get the three points to kick off well, as the most decisive match is the last one against Brazil. Therefore, our football pick is for Colombia to keep a clean sheet and win this game without too much effort.
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