Brazil vs Colombia Prediction and Betting Tips | 2nd July 2024
The 2024 Copa America is back in action with another set of matches this week as Colombia lock horns with Brazil in an important clash at Levi's Stadium in California on Tuesday. Both teams have good players in their ranks and will want to win this game.
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Colombia are at the top of Group D in the Copa America standings and have been in impressive form in the tournament. They eased past Costa Rica by a comfortable 3-0 scoreline last week and will be confident ahead of this fixture.
Brazil, on the other hand, are in second place in their group and have blown hot and cold in the competition so far. The Selecao thrashed Paraguay by a comprehensive 4-1 scoreline in their previous game and will look to achieve a similar result this week.
Brazil vs Colombia Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Brazil have a good historical record against Colombia and have won 21 out of the 36 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to Colombia's four victories.
- After a winless run of seven matches in all competitions against Brazil, Colombia managed to defeat the Selecao by a 2-1 scoreline in the previous encounter between the two teams.
- Brazil are unbeaten in their last nine matches in the group stages of the Copa America - their second-longest such streak in the history of the competition.
- Colombia scored a total of five goals in their first two games in the 2024 Copa America - their highest such tally in this regard since 1997.
- Colombia have scored three headed goals in their two games so far in the 2024 Copa America.
Brazil vs Colombia Prediction
Brazil have stuttered with alarming regularity this year but will take plenty of heart from their performance against Uruguay. Star players Vinicius Junior and Rodrygo can be lethal on their day and will look to make their mark this week.
Colombia have punched above their weight in recent months and could give the Selecao a run for their money on Tuesday. Brazil are the better team on paper, however, and should be able to win this game.
Prediction: Brazil 3-1 Colombia
Brazil vs Colombia Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Brazil to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: Brazil to score first - Yes
Tip 4: Vinicius Junior to score - Yes