Key Stats & Insights
- Uruguay are strong favorites to secure third place.
- Uruguay won their last meeting with Canada by 2 goals.
- Uruguay has a superior recent competitive record compared to Canada.
Game Preview
Jesse Marsch hopes Canadaโs impressive Copa America debut changes the trajectory of football in the country as they aim for a bronze medal against Uruguay. This tournament marks Canada’s first appearance, highlighted by a memorable penalty shoot-out victory over Venezuela in the quarter-finals and a semi-final match against Argentina.
Canada lost 2-0 to Argentina in their semi-final at MetLife Stadium, managing two shots on target and 49% possession. Previously, Canada defeated Venezuela 5-4 on penalties after a 1-1 draw.
Uruguay also had a challenging semi-final, losing 1-0 to Colombia despite controlling 73% possession and being a man up after Daniel Muรฑoz was sent off. In the quarter-finals, Uruguay overcame Brazil in a 4-2 penalty shoot-out after a goalless draw.
Team Form and Performance
Canada โ Last 10 Competitive Games
- Wins: 2
- Losses: 4
- Draws: 4
- Goals Scored: 1.7 per game
- Shots on Goal: 3.5 per game
- Possession: 50.4%
- Passes: 418.4 per match
- Corners: 4.0 per match
- Goals Conceded: 1.9 per game
- Top Scorers: Jacob Shaffelburg and five others (1 goal each)
- Top Assists: Junior Hoilett (2 assists)
- Clean Sheets: Maxime Crepeau (2)
Uruguay โ Last 10 Competitive Games
- Wins: 6
- Losses: 2
- Draws: 2
- Goals Scored: 2.3 per game
- Shots on Goal: 3.9 per game
- Possession: 51.2%
- Passes: 396.6 per match
- Corners: 4.0 per match
- Goals Conceded: 0.8 per game
- Top Scorer: Darwin Nunez (7 goals)
- Top Assists: Nicolas de la Cruz (4 assists)
- Clean Sheets: Sergio Rochet (2)
Head-to-Head Records
- Last Meeting: 27.09.2022, Uruguay won 2-0 against Canada.
Player Form and Availability
Canada
- Formation: Likely 4-4-2
- Forwards: Jacob Shaffelburg, Cyle Larin, Jonathan David
- Midfielders: Stephen Eustaquio, Ismael Kone
- Defenders: Alistair Johnston, Derek Cornelius, Moise Bombito, Alphonso Davies, Richie Laryea
- Goalkeeper: Maxime Crepeau
Uruguay
- Formation: Likely 4-3-3
- Goalkeeper: Sergio Rochet
- Defenders: Mathias Olivera, Jose Maria Gimenez, Sebastian Caceres
- Midfielders: Federico Valverde, Manuel Ugarte, Nicolas De La Cruz, Rodrigo Bentancur
- Forwards: Facundo Pellistri, Maximiliano Araujo, Darwin Nunez
Market Analysis (Odds)
- Uruguay Win: 1.55 (65% probability)
- Canada Win: 6.00
- Over/Under 2.5 Goals: Even odds
- Both Teams to Score: Evenly-matched odds
Predictions
Uruguay is expected to secure a substantial victory over Canada. Our betting recommendation is to back Uruguay with a -1.5 goal handicap at odds of 2.38.