Uruguay vs. Colombia Predictions

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

Where: Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte, USA
When: Thursday, July 11, 08:00 AM

Without a doubt, this is the clash we’ve been all waiting for at the 2024 Copa America tournament. The two teams with the most attractive styles of play clash in the semis, both having high hopes after fantastic results. Colombia is the team with the best form at Copa America, while on the other side, Uruguay looks red-hot and ready to take over the Americas.

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Uruguay

La Celeste eliminated Brazil in the quarterfinals, beating Selecao after the penalties, but overall, looking better and more competitive during the game itself. It also has to be said that the Uruguayans managed to withstand Brazil’s attacks in the last 15-plus minutes without Nandez, who was sent off.

Everybody mentions Uruguay’s attack, but just a few recognize how good their defense is. The only conceded goal at the tournament was in the opener vs. Panama, 3-1, and after that, Bielsa’s crew delivered three consecutive clean sheets.

They want to take the ball and control the pace, not allowing the rivals to have any chances of imposing their own style. And that’s Bielsa’s handwriting all over the place.

Colombia

On the other hand, we have Nestor Lorenzo, another Argentinian head coach who also revived his national team. Los Cafeteros didn’t lose in the last 27 games during Lorenzo’s tenure, which clearly shows how good this guy is.

Colombia had wins over Paraguay, 2-1, Costa Rica, 3-0, then a tie against Brazil, 1-1, before trouncing Panama, 5-0 in the quarterfinals. We saw James Rodriguez’s clinic at that event, with the former Real Madrid star currently being the best player in the tournament.

Lorenzo perfectly coordinated and balanced Colombian athleticism and technique, allowing them to attack but setting the boundaries for each player while assigning him responsibilities.

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Uruguay and Colombia Possible Lineups

Uruguay: Rochet; Varela, Gimenez, M.Olivera, Vina; Ugarte, Valverde; Pellistri, De la Cruz, C.Olivera; Nunez

Colombia: Vargas; Munoz, Sanchez, Cuesta, Mojica; Rios, Uribe, Arias; Rodriguez, Cordoba, Diaz

Uruguay vs Colombia Head to Head

Colombia hasn’t beaten Uruguay since 2021 and the Copa America quarterfinals, when they eliminated La Celeste in the quarterfinals. After that, there were two ties, 0-0 in 2021 in Uruguay and 2-2 in October last year in Colombia.

Uruguay vs. Colombia Predictions

These two units have been oriented on attack very much, and we believe their approach in this game won’t change despite the stakes and all the pressure. That’s why both teams netting looks like the best possible pick for this event. Sure, their defenses are magnificent so far, but they didn’t meet with high-power attacks in the previous stages.

Our verdict: Both teams scoring