The Matchday 3 clash in the Copa America 2024 between Brazil and Colombia in Group D will take place on July 3 at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara. Kick-off is at 04:00 (Moscow time). Brazil vs. Colombia: prediction and betting odds, Copa America match statistics.
Referee: Jesus Valenzuela (Venezuela)
Matches – 9 (International matches, 2023-2024);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 55;
Average yellow cards per match – 6.1;
Red cards shown – 2;
Average fouls per match – 27;
Penalties – 0%.
Predicted lineups for Brazil vs. Colombia
Brazil (4-2-1-3): Alisson Becker – Guilherme Arana, Marquinhos, Eder Militao, Danilo – Joao Gomes, Bruno Guimaraes – Lucas Paqueta – Savio, Rodrygo Goes, Vinicius Junior.
Colombia (4-2-3-1): Camilo Vargas – Carlos Cuesta, Davinson Sanchez, Daniel Munoz, Johan Mojica – Richard Rios, Jefferson Lerma – John Arias, James Rodriguez, Luis Diaz – John Cordoba.
Brazil
Dorival Junior's team had a shaky start in the group stage, drawing with Costa Rica (0-0). However, in the second round, the team thrashed Paraguay 4-1, ending a two-match goalless streak in this tournament. It's worth noting that the five-time champions have lost only once in regular time in their last 15 Copa America matches (10 wins and 4 draws). Brazil only needs to avoid defeat in the third round to advance to the playoffs. A win would secure the top spot in the group.
- The team has not scored more than one goal in 6 of their last 7 official games.
- No more than two goals have been scored in 5 of Brazil's last 7 official matches.
- In their last seven Copa America matches, Brazil has not scored in the first 30 minutes.
Colombia
The team has had an easy and confident start, defeating Paraguay (2-1) and Costa Rica (3-0) consecutively. The victory over Costa Rica marked Colombia's first major win in the Copa America since 2001. Ahead of the final round, Colombia leads Group D and has already secured a spot in the quarter-finals. The team has not lost in regular time in this tournament for five matches (3 wins and 2 draws). Additionally, Colombia has reached the Copa playoffs for the sixth consecutive time. To maintain the top spot, the team only needs to avoid defeat in this match.
- Colombia is unbeaten in 10 consecutive official matches (7 wins and 3 draws).
- At least one team has failed to score in 14 of Colombia's last 17 official matches.
- Colombia opened the scoring in 7 of their last 10 official matches.
Brazil vs. Colombia: Match Prediction
In the upcoming match, Brazil is considered the favorite, but I believe Colombia will not lose. The nominal hosts had not won in five consecutive official matches (2 draws and 3 losses) before their victory over Paraguay. Brazil also struggled in attack, failing to score more than one goal in six consecutive official matches until the last round.
Colombia, on the other hand, boasts a high-quality defense that rarely concedes more than one goal. Their attack is also in good form, having scored in 8 of their last 10 official matches.
Attention should also be paid to Colombia's head coach. Nestor Lorenzo took charge of the national team in July 2022, and since then, they have not lost, recording 17 wins and five draws. I predict that this unbeaten run will continue. Moreover, a draw would suffice for Colombia in this match, allowing them to play defensively and rely on counterattacks.
My prediction – “Colombia to win or draw”
