Key Stats & Insights
- Brazil remains unbeaten in their last six matches, with three ending in draws.
- Colombia also boasts an unbeaten streak in their last six games across all competitions.
- Despite losing their last encounter with Colombia, Brazil has never faced back-to-back defeats against them.
- In their last 17 meetings, Brazil has won 8 times, drawn 7 times, and Colombia has won 2 times, with a goal difference of 18-11 in favor of Brazil.
Game Preview
Brazil Brazil is set to face Colombia in their final Group D match on Tuesday. After a goalless draw against Costa Rica and a commanding 4-1 victory over Paraguay, Brazil sits second in the group, trailing Colombia by two points. The Seleção is determined to break Colombia’s 25-game unbeaten streak and secure a top position in the group.
Colombia Colombia secured their place in the knockout stages with a 3-0 victory over Costa Rica, highlighted by Luis Diaz’s penalty and James Rodriguez’s playmaking, which brought his assist tally to three in the tournament. Colombia’s form has been impressive, and they aim to achieve consecutive wins against Brazil for the first time in history.
Team Form and Performance
Brazil – Last 10 Competitive Games
- Wins: 4
- Losses: 4
- Draws: 2
- Goals: 1.9 average per game
- Shots on Goal: 5.6 average per game
- Attempts: 12.5 average per game
- Possession: 60.5%
- Corners: 5.8 per game
- Goals Conceded: 1.4 average per game
Key Players:
- Neymar: 4 goals, 4 assists
- Vinicius Junior: 3 goals
- Lucas Paqueta, Rodrygo: 2 goals each
- Alisson Becker: 1 clean sheet
Colombia – Last 10 Competitive Games
- Wins: 7
- Draws: 3
- Goals: 1.5 average per game
- Shots on Goal: 4.8 average per game
- Attempts: 12.0 average per game
- Possession: 58.0%
- Corners Awarded: 3.8 per game
- Goals Conceded: 0.4 average per game
Key Players:
- Luis Diaz: 4 goals
- Rafael Santos Borre, James Rodriguez, Mateus Uribe: 2 goals each
- James Rodriguez: 5 assists
- Camilo Vargas: 1 clean sheet
Head-to-Head Records
In their last six meetings since September 2017:
- Brazil Wins: 2
- Colombia Wins: 1
- Draws: 3
- Goals: Brazil 7, Colombia 6
Their latest encounter in the WC Qualifiers saw Colombia defeating Brazil 2-1, with goals from Luis Diaz.
Player Form and Availability
Brazil Likely Lineup (4-3-3):
- Goalkeeper: Alisson
- Defenders: Danilo, Marquinhos, Eder Militao, Wendell
- Midfielders: Joao Gomes, Bruno Guimaraes, Lucas Paqueta
- Forwards: Savinho, Vinicius Junior, Rodrygo
Colombia Likely Lineup (4-2-3-1):
- Goalkeeper: Camilo Vargas
- Defenders: Daniel Munoz, Carlos Cuesta, Davinson Sanchez, Johan Mojica
- Midfielders: Richard Rios, Jefferson Lerma, James Rodriguez
- Forwards: Jhon Arias, Luis Diaz, Jhon Cordoba
Market Analysis (Odds)
- Brazil’s win probability: 54% (odds: 1.85)
- Colombia’s win probability: 24% (odds: 4.20)
- The match is expected to be low-scoring, with Under 2.5 Goals favored.
- Both Teams to Score: closely matched odds for Yes and No.
Predictions
Considering the recent forms and head-to-head records, betting on Colombia or a draw seems prudent. The Double Chance bet on Colombia and draw at 1.91 offers a favorable risk-reward balance.