Copa America 2024 Round 1 Preview and Predictions

Across both North and South America, the 16 biggest sides assemble in the United States for the 2024 edition of the Copa America. World champions Argentina will once again be the team to beat, and they will get the tournament underway against Canada. The likes of Brazil, Colombia, Uruguay and Mexico should all be in the hunt too and it promises to be another fascinating tournament, between some of the best sides in the world.

Here are our picks for the opening round of fixtures at Copa America 2024:

Copa America Round 1 Predictions

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Argentina vs Canada

Argentina ($1.33)

Canada ($11.00)

Draw ($5.80)

Group A sees holders Argentina open up against Canada and this should be an intriguing battle. The star-studded Argentine squad is being touted once again to go all the way at Copa America and they will be the side to beat. Canada meanwhile will look to make this tough and they are resolute, but Argentina should have the fire power to come out on top.

Betting tip: Argentina to win the match ($1.33)

Argentina to win 3-1

Peru vs Chile

Peru ($4.33)

Chile ($2.05)

Draw ($3.25)

Two sides that will fancy their chances of progressing to the quarter finals from Group A meet here, as Peru take on Chile. With Argentina in the group, this fixture feels significant and with neither side able to afford a slip-up, this could turn out to be a draw, between two well matched teams.

Betting tip: The match to finish as a draw ($3.25)

1-1 Draw

Ecuador vs Venezuela

Ecuador ($1.83)

Venezuela ($5.00)

Draw ($3.60)

Two South American giants meet here, as Ecuador take on Venezuela and this should be an exciting contest, between two attacking teams. Ecuador have a strong history in this tournament and will start as favourites here, where as Venezuela could cause a surprise or two as the tournament progresses. This will be super tight, but Ecuador should get over the line in this one.

Betting tip: Ecuador to win the match ($1.83)

Ecuador to win 2-1

Mexico vs Jamaica

Mexico ($1.65)

Jamaica ($6.25)

Draw ($3.80)

Mexico are being touted as one of the dark horses in this tournament and they will be eager to put in a performance here at Jamaica. Both sides will give this a good go and it should be entertaining but Mexico should manage to get the job done.

Betting tip: Mexico to win the match ($1.65)

Mexico to win 2-1

USA vs Bolivia

USA ($1.23)

Bolivia ($17.00)

Draw ($7.00)

Hosts USA have been looking for their breakthrough at Copa America level and they will be out to put on a show for their home fans here. They open up against Bolivia, a side that perhaps shouldn’t trouble them too much and USA could get off to a winning start here.

Betting tip: USA to win the match ($1.23)

USA to win 3-1

Uruguay vs Panama

Uruguay ($1.33)

Panama ($11.00)

Draw ($5.50)

Another side that will be seen as firmly in the hunt to go all the way and challenge both Brazil and Argentina are Uruguay, and they open up against Panama. It has been a transitional period for Panama, and they will make it tough, but Uruguay should be way too good here.

Betting tip: Uruguay to win the match ($1.33)

Uruguay to win 4-0

Colombia vs Paraguay

Colombia ($1.70)

Paraguay ($5.60)

Draw ($3.60)

Another pair of South American juggernauts face off here, as Colombia take on Paraguay. Having Brazil in the group is the elephant in the room, hyping the pressure up on both sides here but Colombia should have enough about them to come out on top here.

Betting tip: Colombia to win the match ($1.70)

Colombia to win 2-1

Brazil vs Costa Rica

Brazil ($1.17)

Costa Rica ($21.00)

Draw ($8.50)

Clinching the Copa America tournament back from Argentina will be the ultimate aim for Brazil and they open up their campaign against Costa Rica. Writing off the Costa Ricans seems unwise, but Brazil are packed with talent, and they should start win a win here.

Betting tip: Brazil to win the match ($1.17)

Brazil to win 3-1

Match Accumulator Bet

We’re backing four results in the opening round of fixtures as a four-fold with a betting stake of $50:-

Argentina vs Canada – Argentina to win

Mexico vs Jamaica – Mexico to win

USA vs Bolivia – USA to win

Brazil vs Costa Rica – Brazil to win

A $50 wager would pay out $157.91 if successful at the current odds.