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Argentina faces Colombia in a highly anticipated Copa America 2024 final. Argentina, coming off a dominant 2-0 victory over Canada in the semi-finals, are in excellent form, with Lionel Messi and Julián Álvarez continuing to deliver crucial goals. Colombia, unbeaten in their last 28 games, edged Uruguay 1-0 in their semi-final, showcasing their defensive strength and the brilliance of James Rodríguez.
Key Stats & Insights
- Argentina’s Winning Streak: Argentina has won 10 consecutive matches.
- Colombia’s Scoring Consistency: Colombia has scored in 13 straight games.
- Defensive Records: Both teams kept clean sheets in their last match.
- Common Scoreline: When Argentina hosts, the 1-0 scoreline has occurred three times.
Team Form and Performance
Argentina: WWWWDW
Argentina’s latest performances underline their defensive solidity, conceding just two goals in their last six matches. Their semi-final against Canada highlighted their offensive efficiency, with three shots on target translating into two goals.
Colombia: WWWDWW
Colombia’s form is similarly impressive, with 15 goals scored in their last six games and a resolute defense that has conceded only twice. Their victory over Uruguay emphasized their ability to grind out results under pressure.
Head-to-Head Records
In their recent encounters, Argentina has a slight edge, having won their last match against Colombia 1-0 in 2022. Over the last three matches, Argentina has scored four goals to Colombia’s three, indicating closely contested games.
Player Form and Availability
Argentina’s Probable Starting XI:
- Goalkeeper: Emiliano Martinez
- Defenders: Gonzalo Montiel, Lisandro Martinez, Cristian Romero, Nicolas Tagliafico
- Midfielders: Enzo Fernandez, Rodrigo De Paul, Alexis Mac Allister
- Forwards: Angel Di Maria, Julian Alvarez, Lionel Messi
Colombia’s Probable Starting XI:
- Goalkeeper: Camilo Vargas
- Defenders: Daniel Munoz, Carlos Cuesta, Davinson Sanchez, Johan Mojica
- Midfielders: Jefferson Lerma, James Rodriguez, Richard Rios
- Forwards: Jhon Arias, Luis Diaz, Jhon Cordoba
Market Analysis (Odds)
- Argentina: +105 (implying a 49% chance of winning)
- Colombia: +360 (underdogs)
- Draw: Available as an alternative bet
- Goals: Under 2.5 Goals is a potential market, with Both Teams to Score (BTTS) No available at -175.
Predictions
Given Argentina’s formidable defense and Colombia’s resilient attack, this final promises to be a tightly contested affair. Argentina’s slight edge in form and home advantage suggests they might secure a narrow victory. A 1-0 win for Argentina appears to be a likely outcome.