We Can’t Resist Betting Colombia to Win
All eyes are on the NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas when Colombia meet Paraguay in this Group D opening game.
The betting prediction is to back Colombia at 1.70. We think that Paraguay are massively opposable, so this is the best angle of attack with our bet.
Match Preview & H2H
Colombia played Bolivia at home in their last game. The scoreline was a 3-0 win, with Jhon Arias, Jhon Cordoba and Luis Diaz scoring the goals.
Paraguay approach this encounter after beating Panama 1-0 in an international friendly at Estadio Rommel Fernández Gutiérrez in Panama City. Gustavo Velázquez scored the winning goal.
Colombia won against Paraguay by a 1-0 scoreline when the teams last met. The last 4 games between Colombia and Paraguay have featured an average of 1 goals being scored. Colombia have won two, two draws and Paraguay have no wins.
Colombia – Last 10 Competitive Games
5 wins, 2 losses and 3 draws, averaging 1.0 goals from 4.4 shots on goal and 10.7 attempts. Colombia have had 56.1% possession and 4.8 corners per game. On average, they have conceded 0.5 goals from 3.2 shots on goal and 7.8 attempts, while their opponents have been awarded 4.7 corners.
Top scorer Luis Diaz has found the net 3 times, with Rafael Santos Borre, James Rodriguez and Mateus Uribe getting 2 each. James Rodriguez is the top assists maker with 2.
Paraguay – Last 10 Competitive Games
Paraguay have 2 victories, 6 defeats and 2 draws, with an average of 0.4 goals from 3.1 shots on goal and 8.7 attempts. There’s been an average of 44.5% possession, 4.0 corners taken and 4.9 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.1 goals from 3.5 shots on goal and 9.2 attempts.
We’ve seen Antonio Sanabria, Robert Morales and Miguel Almiron score 1 goals each. The top assistors in the last 10 games are Matias Espinoza, Julio Enciso and Richard Sanchez who have all made 1.
Predicted & Confirmed Lineups
Colombia (predicted lineup): David Ospina, Santiago Arias, Yerry Mina, Carlos Cuesta, Deiver Machado, Mateus Uribe, Jefferson Lerma, Jhon Arias, James Rodriguez, Luis Diaz, Jhon Cordoba.
Paraguay (predicted lineup): Carlos Miguel, Gustavo Velazquez, Fabian Balbuena, Gustavo Gomez, Junior Alonso, Mathias Villasanti, Andres Cubas, Miguel Almiron, Ramon Sosa, Adam Bareiro, Julio Enciso.
Expert Copa America Analysis
The team at Sportsgambler.com are right across the latest injuries and suspensions and the form guide also informs our football picks. This data is combined with the latest stats.
Key Colombia vs Paraguay stats:
For this Copa America fixture, we are going to bet against Paraguay with our pick. We really like the generous 1.70 about Colombia winning on the Full-Time Result market with the top betting sites.
An alternative betting angle could be Colombia -1.5 goals on the Asian Handicap. This means you need them to win by two goals or more.
Colombia vs Paraguay Prediction
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Published 10:25, 22 June 2024
Colombia vs Paraguay Odds
Colombia are the 1.70 favourites and that means a 59% chance of winning this Copa America match according to the betting odds at the bookies. Paraguay are trading at a bigger price than their opponents and they can be backed at 5.50.
The game is predicted to be a low-scoring one and that is borne out by Under 2.5 Goals trading at short odds. If you think this points to a low-scoring or one-sided affair, then BTTS No could be an option at 1.67.
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Team Stats
Latest Copa America and match stats. Full Time Result and Goals.
Colombia Betting Stats
Paraguay Betting Stats
Full time Result
- 11 wins, 3 defeats and 6 draws in previous 20 matches
- 5 wins, 1 defeats and 4 draws in previous 10 home matches
Full time Results
- 4 wins, 10 defeats and 6 draws in previous 20 matches
- 1 wins, 6 defeats and 3 draws in previous 10 away matches
Goals
- An average of 1.30 goals scored and 0.55 conceded in the previous 20 matches
- An average of 1.20 goals scored and 0.40 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.85 goals per game in the previous 20 matches
- An average of 1.60 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 20 matches
- BTTS Yes in 2 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 20 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 home matches
Goals
- An average of 0.40 goals scored and 1.15 conceded in the previous 20 matches
- An average of 0.10 goals scored and 1.50 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.55 goals per game in the previous 20 matches
- An average of 1.60 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 3 of the previous 20 matches
- BTTS Yes in 0 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 20 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 away matches
Corners
- An average of 4.8 corners awarded and 4.7 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 5.4 corners awarded and 4 corners against in the last 5 home matches
- An average of 9.5 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 9.4 corners awarded in the last 5 home matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 2 of the last 5 home matches
Corners
- An average of 4 corners awarded and 4.9 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 2 corners awarded and 6 corners against in the last 5 away matches
- An average of 8.9 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 8 corners awarded in the last 5 away matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 0 and least corners in 4 of the last 5 away matches
Possession
- An average of 56% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 62% possession in the last 5 home matches
- Most possession in 6 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 4 of the last 5 home matches
Possession
- An average of 45% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 38% possession in the last 5 away matches
- Most possession in 3 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 1 of the last 5 away matches
Team News
It’s great to get the latest lineups for the match, with injuries being flagged up thanks to our up-to-date Colombia vs Paraguay team news.
The Copa America squad information is a great asset when it comes to making your bets.
Colombia vs Paraguay Lineups
Colombia Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1
Paraguay Predicted Lineup 4-3-3
Colombia Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1
1
David Ospina
4
Santiago Arias
13
Yerry Mina
2
Carlos Cuesta
26
Deiver Machado
15
Mateus Uribe
16
Jefferson Lerma
11
Jhon Arias
10
James Rodriguez
7
Luis Diaz
24
Jhon Cordoba
1
Carlos Miguel
25
Gustavo Velazquez
5
Fabian Balbuena
15
Gustavo Gomez
6
Junior Alonso
23
Mathias Villasanti
14
Andres Cubas
10
Miguel Almiron
24
Ramon Sosa
9
Adam Bareiro
19
Julio Enciso
Paraguay Predicted Lineup 4-3-3
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Chile
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We aim to bring you predicted lineups before the confirmed teams are announced. Get formations and substitutes as part of our Colombia vs Paraguay lineups service.
Tables & Standings
| 1 | Brazil | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 2 | Colombia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 3 | Costa Rica | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 4 | Paraguay | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 1 | Brazil | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 2 | Colombia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 3 | Costa Rica | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 4 | Paraguay | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
The updated Copa America standings highlight the performance of each football team. See where the sides are ranked according to points earned so far.