Colombia vs. Paraguay Predictions

Prediction, Odds & Betting Tips for Colombia vs. Paraguay at Copa America 2024

Where: NRG Stadium, Houston, Texas
When: Tuesday, June 25, 06:00 AM

Colombia comes to Copa America as one of the dark horses for the title, and they will have a pretty challenging opener against Paraguay. Albirroja is a demanding rival, with plenty of experienced players and a tough approach in the midfield. We’ll see where Cafeteros stand after the initial 90 minutes, but we also need to know whether Paraguay has enough power to do something notable in the USA.

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Colombia

The Cafeteros have one more chance to take the trophy with Cuadrado, Rodriguez, Ospina and all the other veterans. This is one of the best generations in the country’s history, yet it didn’t have any luck over the years.

Colombia didn’t lose for the previous 23 contests, riding an eight-match winning streak before coming to the USA and playing with some pretty tough opponents and rivals, such as Brazil, Span, the USA, Mexico, etc.

They are a very mobile and technically gifted unit that knows both to attack and to defend. Playing together for the past few years created impeccable chemistry on the field, so it’s no wonder to see them post results like these.

Paraguay

Paraguay’s win over Panama just before the Copa America was the first for the team after four consecutive and only the second in the last ten meetings. This is a clear indication that Albirroja has certain problems.

Their games are extremely tough to watch, because of Paraguay’s ultra-defensive style of play. They aren’t too keen to attack, but prefer to wait and settle for a draw.

Only one game over the recent ten saw more than two goals, and believe it or not, not a single one during that period saw both teams netting. It is simply the way this unit plays, and whoever likes football can’t expect anything spectacular in Albirroja’s appearances.

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Colombia and Paraguay Possible Lineups

Colombia: Vargas; Munoz, D Sanchez, Lucumi, Mojica; Uribe, Lerma; Arias, J Rodriguez, Diaz; Borre

Paraguay: Coronel; Velazquez, Gomez, Balbuena, Espinoza; Cubas, Villasanti; Almiron, Enciso, Sosa; Gonzalez

Colombia vs Paraguay Head to Head

The most recent game between the two units was in November last year, when Colombia won in Paraguay, 0-1. Cafeteros have five straight without a loss to this rival, winning three and poting two ties, with only one conceded goal throughout that span.

Colombia vs. Paraguay Predictions

There isn’t much to say here; the Colombians are favorites, as they recently defeated Paraguay in their own home. Knowing that the turfs are a bit faster in the United States (which suits Colombia more), we will pick Cafeteros to triumph here.

Our verdict: Colombia wins