Argentina vs Colombia Prediction Copa América 2024

⚽ Football Copa América 2024 Final Match Preview

⏰ 15 July 2024 - 01:00 GMT +1

🏟 Stadium: Hard Rock Stadium (Miami Gardens, FL)

The 2024 Copa América final presents a historic clash between Argentina and Colombia at Miami's Hard Rock Stadium. This marks Argentina's record 30th appearance in the final, while Colombia makes only their third. For the first time in Copa América history, these two nations will battle for the ultimate prize.

Argentina's impressive run continues, with their 2-0 semi-final victory over Canada extending their unbeaten streak in major tournament knockout games on U.S. soil since 1994. The 15-time Copa América champions are in formidable form, having won their last ten internationals since a 2-0 loss to Uruguay in November.

Under Lionel Scaloni's leadership, La Albiceleste aim for a remarkable hat-trick of major titles, following their 2021 Copa América and 2022 World Cup triumphs. This final could potentially be the international swansong for legends like Ángel di Maria and Lionel Messi.

Colombia enters the final riding a 28-match unbeaten streak (W22, D6), showcasing their exceptional form. This is their first Copa América final since their victorious 2001 campaign on home soil. After a commanding 5-0 quarter-final win over Panama, they secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory against Uruguay in the semi-finals, recording their third clean sheet of the tournament.

Where to watch Argentina vs Colombia?

📺 Link to watch Argentina vs Colombia Live Stream on TV

📋Players to watch:

• Lautaro Martínez (Argentina): Tournament's leading scorer with four goals, three of which came after the 85th minute.
• Jhon Córdoba (Colombia): Scored twice in the tournament, with his last three international goals coming in multi-goal wins 'to nil'.

⚡Match Facts:

• Argentina hasn't lost a major tournament knockout game in regulation time in the U.S. since 1994.
• Colombia is unbeaten in 28 matches (W22, D6).
• In the last seven Copa América finals since 2001, the half-time result matched the 90-minute outcome.

💡Prediction: The Argentina vs Colombia final promises to be a thrilling encounter between the reigning champions and a resurgent Colombian side. Argentina's wealth of experience in finals and their recent trophy-winning pedigree give them a slight edge. However, Colombia's impressive unbeaten run and solid defense make them formidable opponents. Expect a tense, tactical battle with moments of individual brilliance, particularly from Argentina's star-studded attack. Colombia's counterattacking prowess could pose problems for Argentina's defense. The match might be decided by fine margins, potentially going into extra time. Argentina's tournament experience and depth could prove decisive, but Colombia's determination to end their long wait for a Copa América title shouldn't be underestimated. A closely fought contest with Argentina narrowly emerging victorious seems likely.

Betting Tips:

• Argentina to win
• Under 2.5 goals
• Both teams to score
• Lautaro Martínez to score anytime
• Match to go to extra time