Colombia U20 is looking to move closer to the U20 World Cup title have yet to get with a win against Slovakia U20. While Colombia eyes their first title, Slovakia is looking to reach the quarter-finals for the first time as an independent nation. Colombia were able to book their tickets in the knockout stage when they finished at the top of Group C. Slovakia on the other hand did not have an easy path going into this stage, finishing at the third of their group. This is the 11th time for Colombia to participate in the U20 World Cup, while this just Slovakia‘s second appearance in the contest. This knockout stage meeting between these two teams will be on June 1, 2023, at 1:30 AM (GMT+8).
Colombia
Colombia were able to finish their group stage at the top with seven points. This finish for them in the group stage helped them to earn an automatic qualification in the knockout stage. Additionally, Colombia have shown dominance in their group stage, as they remain unbeaten since then. They recorded two wins and a draw in their group matches. Along with these wins, they also scored five goals in the group stage, but have conceded thrice. There are high expectations for Colombia this season, as they have five guys who are playing in CONMEBOL. It was Cortes who is leading for Colombia, as he was able to score twice for his country. Aside from him, Gustavo Puerta are also doing wonders for Colombia, as he is creative in looking for possible shots.
Colombia are fortunate that Gustavo Puerta will be available here, after an unspecified injury on their match against Japan. Additionally, there may be slight changes that will happen for the lineup in this match, so they could keep their key players fresh.
Slovakia
Slovakia on the other hand finished at the third of their group in the group stage. They are behind USA, who is with nine points, and Ecuador who is with six points in Group B. Fortunately for Slovakia, they were able to prove that they are one of the best third-placed teams in this edition. Slovakia earned qualification in the U20 World Cup, after winning against Austria during the European U19 Championship. However, coming into this match, they need to go all-out, as it is not easy to go against a dominating Colombian squad. They are looking to rely on Mate Szolgai, who leads Slovakia in scoring, as he already have two goals. Additionally, they can also gain strength from the attacking of Adam Gazi, Arthur Gajdos, and Timotey Jambor, who have one goal each.
There are no fresh injury concerns reported for Slovakia in this match. However, the spots of Adam Griger, Mario Sauer, and Adam Nazi are all in jeopardy, as they failed to return for the second half of their last match.
Prediction:
Colombia U20 (1.5)
Odds: 0.91
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