Canada vs Chile Prediction Copa América 2024

⚽ Football Copa América 2024 Match Preview

⏰ 30 June 2024 - 01:00 GMT +1

🏟 Stadium: Inter&Co Stadium (Orlando, FL)

Canada's debut Copa América campaign continues with promise as they face Chile in their final group stage match. The Canadians secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Peru in challenging conditions, showcasing their mental and physical resilience. Now, they head to humid Orlando for a crucial encounter with Chile, a team they haven't faced in over two decades.

A draw could be sufficient for Canada to progress to the quarter-finals, but new head coach Jesse Marsch believes his team is prepared for greater challenges. However, Canada's recent record as underdogs is concerning, with eight losses in their last nine matches when not favored.

Chile, on the other hand, is struggling with goalscoring issues that have persisted from their recent World Cup qualifying campaign. Their 1-0 loss to Argentina in the previous match has put them in a precarious position, requiring a win to keep their quarter-final hopes alive. Under the guidance of Ricardo Gareca, La Roja faces mounting pressure to overcome their recent Copa América struggles.

Where to watch?

📺 Canada - Chile Live Stream on TV

📋Players to watch: Jonathan David (Canada) - The striker's goal-scoring form has been crucial for both club and country. Claudio Bravo (Chile) - The veteran goalkeeper has been a reliable last line of defense for Chile.

⚡Match Facts:

• Canada has won only one of their last nine matches as underdogs.
• Chile has failed to score in four of their five most recent World Cup qualifiers.
• The first four games of Group A all produced fewer than 2.5 total goals.

💡Prediction: In this crucial encounter, Canada's newfound momentum will clash with Chile's experience and desperation. The Canadians' solid defense and Chile's scoring woes suggest a low-scoring affair. Canada's resilience under Marsch and their ability to grind out results could give them an edge. However, Chile's tournament experience and the pressure to perform might spark a resurgence. Expect a tense, closely-fought match with both teams aware of the high stakes. A draw seems the most likely outcome, which would favor Canada's progression but potentially eliminate Chile from the tournament.

Betting Tips:

• Under 2.5 goals
• Draw
• Both teams to score: No
• Half-time result: Draw
• Jonathan David to score anytime