Canada vs Uruguay Prediction Copa América 2024

⚽ Football Copa América 2024 3rd Place Match Preview

⏰ 14 July 2024 - 01:00 GMT +1

🏟 Stadium: Bank of America Stadium (Charlotte, NC)

The 2024 Copa América culminates in a battle for bronze between semi-final losers Canada and Uruguay. Canada's journey to this stage marks a historic achievement for North America in this USA-hosted tournament. Manager Jesse Marsch's brave side fell to reigning champions Argentina, but their performance has exceeded expectations.

Marsch described the tournament as going "way better than any of us could have scripted," a sentiment supported by Canada's unprecedented reach to the final four outside of CONCACAF. The Maple Leafs, already outperforming fellow North American teams USA and Mexico, aim to secure a bronze finish after only two losses to Argentina in the tournament.

Uruguay, boasting a record nine bronze medals in this competition, faces Canada for the minor honors. Following a narrow 1-0 defeat to ten-man Colombia in the semi-finals, Uruguay enters their first third-place play-off since 2007, when they lost to another CONCACAF nation, Mexico.

Uruguay's journey has been built on solid defensive foundations, conceding only once while scoring nine times in their first four matches. Their quarter-final victory over Brazil stands as the highlight of their campaign, potentially boosting their confidence as they look to maintain their perfect record in two previous encounters with Canada.

Where to watch Canada vs Uruguay?

📺 Link to watch Canada vs Uruguay Live Stream on TV

📋Players to watch:

• Jonathan David (Canada): The only player to score a winning goal for Canada within 90 minutes in this tournament.
• Sergio Rochet (Uruguay): The goalkeeper who maintained a perfect save record and three clean sheets leading up to the semi-finals.

⚡Match Facts:

• Seven of the last nine third-place play-offs saw both teams score and over 2.5 goals in 90 minutes.
• Uruguay has won both previous encounters with Canada.
• Canada has never reached the final four of a major tournament outside of CONCACAF before this Copa América.

💡Prediction: The Canada vs Uruguay match for third place in the 2024 Copa América promises to be an intriguing contest between a historic underdog and a seasoned tournament performer. Canada's unexpected success and offensive prowess, led by Jonathan David, will clash with Uruguay's robust defense and tournament experience. Uruguay's motivation to bounce back from their semi-final disappointment may give them an edge, but Canada's hunger for a podium finish in their first major tournament outside CONCACAF cannot be underestimated. Expect an open, attacking game with both teams eager to end on a high note. The match could see multiple goals and potentially extra time, with Uruguay's experience potentially proving decisive in securing the bronze medal.

Betting Tips:

• Both teams to score
• Over 2.5 goals
• Uruguay to win
• Jonathan David to score anytime
• Match to go to extra time