Uruguay v Colombia Prediction, Tips & Preview – Copa America

We have a Uruguay v Colombia prediction for you plus a breakdown of the betting odds, team news and matchups ahead of their Copa America Semi-Final.

Uruguay in their Quarter-Final brought Brazil to penalties before overcoming them 4-2 and booking their Semi-Final spot.

Colombia were rampant winners of their Quarter-Final (albeit against considerably weaker opponents, running out 5-0 winners over Panama.

When is Uruguay v Colombia?

Uruguay v Colombia will take place on Thursday morning at 1 am.

TV Channel

Premier Sports

Where is Uruguay v Colombia Being Played?

Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte North Carolina

Uruguay v Colombia Odds

Uruguay are 9/5 outsiders for this game. Colombia are slight favourites at 17/10 and the draw in 90 minutes is priced at 19/10.

Handicap Betting

Uruguay: +1 @ 1/2

Colombia: -1 @ 5/1

Handicap Draw: +1 @ 3/1

Uruguay v Colombia Preview

Uruguay’s Form

Uruguay disappointingly began the year with a 1-1 draw against the Basque Country and a 2-1 defeat against Ivory Coast last March. However, they showed signs of a return to form pre-tournament with a comprehensive 0-4 victory against Mexico in the US after a Nunez hat-trick and a Pellistri goal.

Uruguay opened their tournament with a 3-1 victory over Panama following a goal from Araujo early and late goals from Nunez and Vina. That win was followed by the demolition of Bolivia 5-0 after goals from Pellistri, Nunez, Araujo, Valverde and Bentancur. They then continued their perfect record with Olivera earning them a 0-1 win. In their Quarter-Final they were underdogs against Brazil but kept them scoreless before beating the Brazilians 4-2 on penalties.

Marcelo Bielsa was appointed as the Uruguay Head Coach on the 15th of May of last year becoming the second foreign trainer after another Argentinian coach, Daniel Passarella, was appointed in the year 2000. They’ve used a 4-2-3-1 throughout the tournament and have averaged 15.5 shots per game, 51.8% of the ball from a pass completion rate of 79%. Uruguay are also strong in the air with 17 aerials won per game on average.

Uruguay's Last Five Results

Uruguay 0-0 Brazil (4-2 Pens) | July t6h | Draw

United States 0-1 Uruguay | July 1st | Win

Uruguay 5-0 Bolivia | June 27th | Win

Uruguay 3-1 Panama | June 23rd | Win

Mexico 0-4 Uruguay | June 5th | Win

4 Wins and 1 Draw

Colombia’s Form

Colombia are unbeaten in their last 16 matches with 14 wins and 2 draws. It's no surprise that they opened their year with a 0-1 win over Spain and a 3-2 victory against Romania. Ahead of the Copa America, they extended their winning streak to 8 matches when they defeated the United States 1-5 and Bolivia by 3 goals to nil.

Colombia commenced their Copa campaign with a 2-1 win over Paraguay following goals from Munoz and Lerma before beating Costa Rica 3-0 after goals from Diaz, Sanchez and Cordoba. In their final group game, Munoz got on the scoresheet again, pegging back Brazil for a 1-1 draw. They roared into life for the tournament with a 5-0 win over Panama in the Quarter-Final with Cordoba, Rodriguez, Diaz, Rios and Borja all scoring.

Head Coach Nestor Lorenzo was appointed on the 2nd of June 2022 and has managed them to 18 wins (75%) and 6 draws from his opening 24 matches with them yet to be defeated under his management. He tends to set the country up in a 4-3-3 formation which has them averaging 12 shots per game, 58.2% possession for a pass completion rate of 84.4% and 16 aerials won.

Colombia's Last Five Results

Colombia 5-0 Panama | July 6th | Win

Brazil 1-1 Colombia | July 2nd | Draw

Colombia 3-0 Costa Rica | June 28th | Win

Colombia 2-1 Paraguay | June 24th | Win

Colombia 3-0 Bolivia | June 15th | Win

4 Wins and 1 Draw

Uruguay v Colombia Weather Forecast

The weather is expected to be 26 degrees with a 15% chance of rain.

Uruguay v Colombia Predicted Lineups

Uruguay Predicted Starting XI (4-2-3-1)

GK: Rochet

RB: Varela, CB: Gimenez, CB: Olivera, LB: Vina

CM: Ugarte, CM: Valverde,

RW: Pellistri, AM: de la Cruz, LW: Araujo

CF: Nunez

Colombia Predicted Starting XI (4-3-3)

GK: Vargas

RB: Munoz, CB: Sanchez, CB: Cuesta, LB: Mojica

RCM: Rios, CM: Lerma, LCM: Arias

RW: Rodriguez, CF: Cordoba, LW: Diaz

Uruguay v Colombia Head-To-Head Results & Stats

All-Time Head-To-Head Record

Uruguay wins: 20

Colombia wins: 14

Draws: 11

Head-To-Head Results

Colombia 2-2 Uruguay | World Cup Qualifying | October 12th, 2023

Uruguay 0-0 Colombia | World Cup Qualifying | October 7th, 2021

Uruguay 0-0 Colombia | Copa America | July 3rd, 2021

Colombia 0-3 Uruguay | World Cup Qualifying | November 13th, 202

Colombia 2-2 Uruguay | World Cup Qualifying | October 11th, 2016

Key Players To Watch

Fredrico Valverde – Uruguay

The Real Madrid midfielder (25) and Uruguayan vice-captain has been their star performer at the tournament so far including a man-of-the-match display against Brazil in their last game.

Valverde is a midfielder who can do it all, his 2.97 Progressive Carries (95th Percentile), 89.6% Pass Completion (89th Percentile) and 1.81 Shots (88th Percentile). He also offers strong defensive protection out of possession.

James Rodriguez – Colombia

Speaking of Real Madrid footballers, former Real attacker veteran James Rodriquez (32) who will turn 33 on the 12th of July has rolled back the years with his performances during the tournament being man of the match on three occasions.

Rodriguez now plays his club football with Sao Paulo but maintains the skill and class he always seemed to have in their latest game against Panama he scored once and had 2 assists meaning his total for the tournament is 1 Goal and 4 Assists from 4 games.

Uruguay v Colombia Prediction & Best Bet

Prediction: Uruguay 1-0 Colombia

Uruguay are in strong form and arguably have the stronger squad in terms of pedigree heading into this game. Their mean defence throughout the tournament puts them with a considerable chance of advancing further in the competition.

Colombia have a solid squad, albeit arguably not with the star power of their opponents for this game. As a collective though under their new coach, they’re very much a force unbeaten in 24 games and their scoring ability whilst maintaining a strong defence is a frightening prospect for anyone who faces them.

The betting odds are reflective of what should be an extremely competitive encounter with any result on the cards. I have a feeling the class of Uruguay might just shine through though.

Best Bet: Uruguay To Win To Nil @ 3/1

*Prices are subject to fluctuation.

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