Uruguay vs Colombia Predictions and Match Preview

A mouth watering contest is on the cards when Uruguay and Colombia lock horns in the second semifinal of the Copa America 2024.

Uruguay had the toughest assignment in quarter finals as they were drawn against the joint tournament favorites Brazil. Contrary to expectations, it was no Joga Bonito as it was a match of rare chances and the full-time scoreline of 0-0 consolidated the same before Bielsa’s men won the lucky lot in penalty shootout.

This is Uruguay’s first Copa America semifinal appearance in 13 years. They had 3 quarter final exits in four attempts after Diego Forland inspired the title win at Buenos Aires in 2011.

Colombia were drawn against Panama in the quarterfinal and they entertained their fans with a thumping 5-0 win. 

Having held Brazil to a 1-1 draw to finish top of the group, the Los Cafeteros are the most exciting team to watch at this competition. They have scored 11 goals in the competition, the most by any team at this edition’s Copa America.

The competition also marked the return of James Rodriguez to form. The former Real Madrid and Bayern Munich playmaker has 5 assists to his name so far. The highlight was a hand in all three first half goals of Colombia against Panama. He set-up 2 goals while netting once. 

Unlike their semi final opponents, Colombia have the tradition of making it to the last four at Copa, though they are yet to reach the finals since lifting the trophy in 2001 at their home soil.

Uruguay team news

Nahitan Nandez is suspended after the horrible tackle on Rodrygo and he could be replaced by Guillermo Varela at right back.

Ronald Araujo is sidelined for 8 weeks after picking up an injury on matchday 1 and there are no other injury worries for Marcelo Bielsa.

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

Rochet – Varela, Gimenez, Olivera, Vina – Valverde, Ugarte – Pellistri, De la Cruz, Araujo – Nunez

Colombia team news

Jefferson Lerma is fit enough to start after watching the 5-0 drubbing of Panama from the match. He could Mateus Uribe in the starting line-up and changes are not expected from Nestor Lorenzo after the goal fest in Arizona.

Colombia Predicted Starting Line-up (4-2-3-1)

Vargas – Munoz, Sanchez, Cuesta, Mojica – Rios, Lerma – Arias, Rodriguez, Diaz – Cordoba.

Tight battle expected at Charlotte

It is hard to separate the teams on paper and we are expecting a tightly contested affair at the Bank of America stadium in Charlotte. 

Colombia is the highest scoring team at the Copa this year having netted 11 goals, however Uruguay is right behind them with 9 goals. 

We will therefore take both teams to score as the main tip as one cannot doubt the attacking quality in either front.

Arun- July 9, 2024

Uruguay vs Colombia Betting Tips

Both Teams to Score

OK

2.12 Odds

Correct Score: 1-1

OK

6.40 Odds