Canada vs Uruguay Prediction and Betting Tips | 13th July 2024

The 2024 Copa America is back in action with another fixture this weekend as Canada take on Marcelo Bielsa's Uruguay side in a third-place encounter at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte on Saturday. Both teams have punched above their weight in the tournament and are in impressive form going into this game.

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Canada have been a formidable force in the competition and have used their pace to great effect so far. The North American side failed to find the back of the net in their 2-0 defeat against Argentina and will need to be at their clinical best in this game.

Uruguay have thrived under Marcelo Bielsa in the 2024 Copa America but were outplayed by Colombia in the semi-final this week. La Celeste have been impressive since the turn of the year and will look to conclude their campaign with a victory.

Canada vs Uruguay Head-to-Head and Key Numbers

Uruguay have an excellent record against Canada and have won both the matches that have been played between the two teams. Canada have never defeated Uruguay on the international stage.
Uruguay have won seven out of their 15 matches against Canada in CONCACAF competitions but are winless in their last three knockout games against opponents from the confederation in the Copa America.
Uruguay have featured in three matches for third place in Copa America history and have secured a victory, a draw, and a defeat in these games.
Canada could become only the third CONCACAF team after Mexico and Honduras to win a third-place match in the history of the Copa America.
A team from CONCACAF has featured in the third-place game in each of the two previous editions of Copa America that have been hosted by teams from the confederation.

Canada vs Uruguay Prediction

Uruguay are mired in controversy with players seen fighting in the stands after their defeat against Colombia, with reports suggesting that they may have been defending their families from opposition fans. With Darwin Nunez facing a potential ban ahead of this game, Luis Suarez is set to feature for La Celeste this weekend.

Canada gave Argentina a run for their money in the semifinals and are perfectly capable of pulling off an upset. Uruguay have also been an adventurous side with Bielsa at the helm and hold the upper hand going into this game.

Prediction: Canada 1-3 Uruguay

Canada vs Uruguay Betting Tips

Tip 1: Result - Uruguay to win

Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes

Tip 3: Uruguay to score first - Yes

Tip 4: Luis Suarez to score - Yes