Colombia vs Paraguay Prediction Copa América 2024

⚽ Football Copa América 2024 Match Preview

⏰ 24 June 2024 - 23:00 GMT +1

🏟 Stadium: NRG Stadium (Houston, TX)

Colombia enters the 2024 Copa América in impressive form, boasting a 23-game unbeaten streak (18 wins, 5 draws) with 8 consecutive victories. They aim to continue this momentum in Group D, having advanced to the knockout rounds in 12 of their last 13 Copa América campaigns. Their lone tournament victory came when hosting in 2001.

Paraguay, on the other hand, faces challenges. They've been eliminated in the group stage in only 2 of their last 12 Copa Américas, but one of those early exits occurred when the USA last hosted in 2016. While they've reached the quarter-finals twice since then, missing the last three World Cups indicates a need for improvement under manager Daniel Garnero. A recent 1-0 win over Panama provides some confidence, but a preceding four-game winless and scoreless streak raises concerns.

Where to watch?

📺 Colombia vs Paraguay Live Stream on TV

📋 Players to watch: Include Liverpool's Luis Díaz, potentially making his 50th appearance for Colombia. Seven of his last nine international goals have come in the second half. For Paraguay, Miguel Almirón has been a good luck charm, remaining unbeaten in his six goalscoring appearances for the national team (5 wins, 1 draw).

⚡ Match Facts: Historically, only four of the last 16 head-to-head matches have seen both teams score, with Colombia dominating (11 wins, 2 draws, 3 losses).

💡 Prediction: Colombia's exceptional form and Paraguay's recent struggles suggest a likely Colombian victory. Expect Colombia to control possession and create more chances, while Paraguay may struggle to break through Colombia's defense. The match could open up in the second half, potentially seeing Luis Díaz make an impact. Final score prediction: Colombia 2-0 Paraguay

Betting Tips:

• Colombia to win to nil
• Under 2.5 goals
• Luis Díaz to score anytime