Canada vs Uruguay Prediction & Match Preview

Canada vs Uruguay Prediction

Canada will lock horns with Uruguay in their first-ever third-place match in the Copa America tournament when the two sides meet at the Bank of America Stadium ahead of the Grand finale.

While Canada suffered semi-final heartache against Argentina, Uruguay were beaten in their semi-final match by Colombia.

• Uruguay defeated Canada 2-0 in their last head-to-head meeting.
• Uruguay won the 2 head-to-head meetings with Canada.
• Both teams failed to score in 1 of their only 2 head-to-head encounters.
• Under 2.5 goals emerged in 1 of their 2 head-to-head encounters.

Canada’s hopes of becoming the second CONCACAF team after Mexico to reach the final of Copa America came to an end at the semi-final as they lost 2-0 to Argentina.

After recording a perfect group-stage outing – scoring nine goals and conceding just one – before going ahead to knock out Brazil on penalties in the quarter-finals, Uruguay lost 1-0 to a resilient Colombia side who were down to 10 men for the entire second half of Wednesday fiery semi-final clash.

Canada Team News

Jacob Shaffelburg is expected to continue on the left flank in place of injured Inter Milan winger Tajon Buchanan, who recently underwent surgery after breaking his tibia in training.

Canada’s top-two all-time record goalscorers Cyle Larin and Jonathan David are expected to continue their partnership in attack.

Canada Predicted Line-up (4-4-2 Formation)

Crepeau; Johnston, Bombito, Miller, Davies; Laryea, Osorio, Eustaquio, Shaffelburg; David, Larin.

Uruguay team news

In the case of Uruguay, a muscle injury has ruled out Barcelona defender Ronald Araujo, while Rodrigo Bentancur is also uncertain due to a leg injury he suffered in the first half against Colombia.

Uruguay Predicted Line-up (4-2-3-1 Formation)

Rochet; Nandez, Gimenez, Olivera, Vina; Valverde, Ugarte; Pellistri, De Arrascaeta, M. Araujo; Nunez.

Better than Nothing for Uruguay

While a third-placed finish wasn’t what Uruguay came to this competition to win, a third-placed finish is a better result than their last four Copa America editions.

Uruguay had failed to go beyond the quarter-finals in four consecutive Copa America competitions before knocking out Brazil on penalties last weekend.

Many will blame Darwin Nunez’s wasteful finishing in vital moments as a major factor in Uruguay missing out on a place in the final in over a decade.

Nunez and others can partially redeem themselves against Canada, with Uruguay bidding to erase the memory of a 3-1 defeat to Mexico in their last third-place encounter in 2007.

Uruguay are predicted to win this match against Canada since they are unbeaten against them in their last 2 head-to-head meetings. Uruguay will look to wrap up the bronze medal match with a minimum of fuss.

Therefore, based on our form analysis and recent meetings, we are backing a 2-0 win for Uruguay. This is because, despite Canada’s admirable team effort, the La Celeste have far more experience in these high-stakes game. It’s also important to note that Bielsa’s men have more quality in their squad, particularly in terms of individual talent and tactical depth.

Liam Foster- July 12, 2024

Canada vs Uruguay Betting Tips

Uruguay to win & Under 2.5 goals

OK

4.40 Odds

Both Teams Score No

OK

2.06 Odds

Uruguay 2-0

OK

9.00 Odds