Uruguay vs Brazil Prediction and Betting Tips | 6th July 2024
The 2024 Copa America returns to the fold with another set of matches this week as Brazil take on Marcelo Bielsa's Uruguay side in a mouthwatering quarterfinal game at the Allegiant Stadium in Nevada on Saturday. Both teams have impressive players in their ranks and will be determined to win this game.
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Uruguay have been in excellent form in the 2024 Copa America and have thrived under Marcelo Bielsa. La Celeste topped their group comfortably and thrashed Bolivia by a 5-0 scoreline this week.
Brazil, on the other hand, finished second in Group D of the 2024 Copa America standings and have flattered to deceive this season. The Selecao were held to a disappointing 1-1 draw by Colombia in their previous game and will look to raise their level in this encounter.
Uruguay vs Brazil Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Brazil have a good historical record against Uruguay and have won 38 out of the 79 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to Uruguay's 21 victories.
- Uruguay and Brazil have not faced each other in a knockout game in the Copa America for nearly 14 years, with their previous such game in 2007 ending in a victory for Brazil.
- Uruguay have lost only one of their last 10 quarterfinal matches in the Copa America, with half of those games being decided by penalty shootouts.
- Uruguay and Brazil are two of only three teams alongside Argentina that are yet to fall behind in a game at the 2024 Copa America.
- Uruguay scored three headers in the group stage of the 2024 Copa America - the joint-highest in the tournament so far.
- Brazil have scored four of their five goals in the 2024 Copa America in the first half.
Uruguay vs Brazil Prediction
Brazil have been surprisingly ineffective in the tournament so far and have a few issues to address ahead of this game.
Uruguay have been exceptional over the past year and could potentially win the tournament this year. Marcelo Bielsa's side are in excellent form and hold a slight upper hand going into this game.
Prediction: Uruguay 3-2 Brazil
Uruguay vs Brazil Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Uruguay to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: Brazil to score first - Yes
Tip 4: Raphinha to score - Yes