Colombia FC are looking to continue their unbeaten run, as they meet Paraguay FC, as they kick-off their campaign in Copa America. Coming into this match, Colombia and Paraguay are with good momentum, following their recent results. Colombia is currently unbeaten in their last 23 matches across all contests, which works for their advantage. Due to this, Colombia are one of the favorites to win the contest, which is not surprising considering their results. Meanwhile, Paraguay are also in great form recently, giving them confidence in this match. Paraguay had a 1-0 win against Panama during their last friendlies match, giving them good momentum here. The meeting between these two teams is on June 25, 2024, at 6:00 AM (GMT+8).
Colombia FC
Colombia is confident heading into the Copa America competition, having not lost an international match in over two years. They have a record of eight-match winning streaks, outscoring their 2024 opponents by a combined margin of 12-3. Colombia has not been behind for a minute in their four matches this year, winning six successive encounters when scoring first. They have also been good when facing a deficit, winning their previous three encounters when conceding the opening goal. Nestor Lorenzo has taken charge of the team, but Colombian supporters have seen a similar story before, losing just one of their 33 matches played before the 1994 World Cup. Colombia has won their opening match in each of the last three editions of the Copa America, including a 2-0 win over the USA in 2016.
James Rodriguez, 2014 World Cup Golden Boot winner, earned his 100th Colombian cap in a victory over Bolivia. He is the second most experienced player for Los Cafeteros at the tournament. Other notable players include Sebastian Gomez, Yerson Mosquera, Jhon Cordoba, and Jefferson Lerma.
Paraguay FC
Paraguay has secured their first victory of 2024 in their final tune-up fixture, ending a four-match winless run. They have emerged victorious three times in the last three encounters without conceding. In their previous Copa America appearance on US soil in 2016, they were knocked out in the group stage. Daniel Garnero’s players are better suited to defending deep and hitting teams on the counter, having conceded a goal or fewer in nine of their previous 10 games. La Guaranies have been winless in their last four meetings with Colombia and have not won a Copa America match against them since 2007.
Paraguay’s Rodrigo Morinigo and Fabrizio Peralta are among 11 players selected for the tournament without senior appearances. Gustavo Gomez can reach 75 caps, Derlis Gonzalez has 51 caps, and Fabian Balbuena has 40. Gustavo Velazquez scored his first international goal.
Prediction:
Colombia FC (1.5)
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