Brazil FC are looking to book their tickets in the knockout stage with a win over Colombia FC, for the third successive time. Heading into this match, these two squads are both confident, as both squads remain to be unbeaten here. Brazil are currently at the second of their group, being unbeaten in their previous matches. Moreover, a win in this match would make Brazil enter the knockout stage which they are aiming for. On the other hand, Colombia is at the top of their group with six points, perfect in their campaign. Colombia are likely to enter the knockout stage, following their perfect run, giving them the confidence here. The meeting between these two teams is on July 3, 2024, at 9:00 AM (GMT+8).
Brazil FC
Brazilian football team Verde-Amarela secured their biggest victory since September 2023 with a 5-1 win over Bolivia in matchday two. The victory ended a four-game winless run against CONMEBOL opponents, with Verde-Amarela losing their last three matches against that region. The team needs only avoid defeat on matchday three to advance beyond the group stage for the 14th time in their previous 15 appearances at the Copa America. The last time they lost a group fixture at this tournament was in the United States in 2016. Despite mixed results since Junior became manager, the team has been tidier defensively, conceding only once after allowing a combined six goals in their three matches leading up to the competition.
Brazilian star Vinicius Junior may be benched due to yellow card danger for Real Madrid teammates Eder Militao and Wendell. Selecao made two changes to their starting 11 on matchday two, with Wendell returning to left-back and Savio replacing Raphinha.
Colombia FC
Colombia’s La Tricolor team has secured a sixth consecutive appearance in the last eight of the competition, securing a 25-match unbeaten run across all competitions. They have a 100% record this year, claiming six triumphs. A victory on matchday three would ensure they top their group and end this phase with nine points for the first time since 2019. Nestor Lorenzo’s men have conceded a goal in the opening half three times, the last time being in a 3-2 victory over Mexico last December. La Tricolor can win consecutive matches against Brazil for the first time ever, having beaten them 2-1 in a World Cup qualifier last November.
Colombian skipper James Rodriguez was removed as a precaution, while Jefferson Lerma, Richard Rios, and Jhon Cordoba are on one yellow card. Luis Diaz converted an opening-half penalty, Cordoba and Sanchez scored goals.
Prediction:
Brazil
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