Key Stats & Insights
- Uruguay enters this match after a 0-0 Copa America draw with Brazil.
- Uruguay is the second-highest scorer at Copa America 2024, averaging 2.25 goals per game.
- Colombia comes into this encounter following a dominant 5-0 Copa America win against Panama.
- Colombia is competing in the semi-finals for the seventh time since 1993 but has only reached the final once, winning in 2001.
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Colombia
Coach Nรฉstor Lorenzo has set high expectations, aiming for Colombia to win the Copa America. The team is in impressive form, with a 27-match unbeaten streak, including a resounding 5-0 victory over Panama in the quarter-finals. Colombia topped Group D with three wins and a 1-1 draw against Brazil. Despite their historical struggles, having won the tournament only once in 2001, Colombia is determined to break their 23-year title drought. The squad remains unchanged from their last match, with Jefferson Lerma returning from suspension.
Uruguay
Uruguay advanced to the semi-finals by winning a penalty shootout against Brazil after a goalless draw. They have shown defensive resilience, not conceding in their last three matches. Coach Marcelo Bielsa faces a tough challenge against Colombia’s potent attack. Uruguay will miss key players Ronald Araujo due to injury and Nahitan Nandez due to suspension.
Team Form and Performance
Colombia โ Last 10 Competitive Games
- Record: 6 wins, 4 draws
- Goals per Game: 1.7
- Shots on Goal: 4.5
- Possession: 55.1%
- Conceded Goals per Game: 0.5
- Top Scorer: Luis Diaz (4 goals)
- Top Assistor: James Rodriguez (7 assists)
- Clean Sheets: Camilo Vargas (2)
Uruguay โ Last 10 Competitive Games
- Record: 7 wins, 1 defeat, 2 draws
- Goals per Game: 2.6
- Shots on Goal: 4.5
- Possession: 50.0%
- Conceded Goals per Game: 0.8
- Top Scorer: Darwin Nunez (7 goals)
- Top Assistor: Nicolas de la Cruz (5 assists)
- Clean Sheets: Sergio Rochet (2)
Head-to-Head Records
The last meeting between these teams on October 12, 2023, ended in a draw. Uruguay has historically dominated recent encounters, winning the three matches before the last draw. Both teams scored twice in these games, setting the stage for another closely contested match.
Possible Player Form and Availability
Uruguay (4-3-3 Formation):
- Forwards: Darwin Nunez, Facundo Pellistri, Maximiliano Araujo
- Midfielders: Federico Valverde, Manuel Ugarte, Nicolas De La Cruz
- Defenders: Nahitan Nandez, Ronald Araujo (likely absent), Mathias Olivera, Matias Vina
- Goalkeeper: Sergio Rochet
Colombia (4-3-3 Formation):
- Forwards: Jhon Arias, Luis Diaz, Jhon Cordoba
- Midfielders: Mateus Uribe, Richard Rios, James Rodriguez
- Defenders: Daniel Munoz, Carlos Cuesta, Davinson Sanchez, Johan Mojica
- Goalkeeper: Camilo Vargas
Market Analysis (Odds)
- Uruguay Win: 2.90
- Colombia Win: 2.88
- Draw: 2.80
The odds suggest a tightly contested match. Under 2.5 Goals is favored, indicating a likely low-scoring game. The No option for Both Teams to Score is priced at 1.70.
Predictions
Uruguay 1 vs. Colombia 1
Given the close nature of recent encounters, a draw seems a probable outcome. Both teams have strong defenses and have shown the ability to keep games tight. A penalty shootout may be needed to decide the winner.