Two South American heavyweights will do battle for a place in the final of the 2024 Copa America.
Uruguay vs Colombia promises to be a thriller from start to finish, with the winner going on to play either Argentina or Canada.
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Uruguay vs Colombia
Thursday, July 11, 1am
Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte, North Carolina, United States of America
Live on Premier Sports
Preview
Uruguay and Colombia have arguably been the two most impressive teams at this Copa America so far.
Colombia go into this game on the back of a 5-0 thrashing of Panama in the quarters, while Uruguay beat the mighty Brazil in a penalty shootout to reach the final four.
The Uruguayans have looked formidable in defence and have conceded just one goal, with the back line protected marvellously by midfield generals Federico Valverde and Manuel Ugarte.
But Colombia possess a weapon that can pick the toughest of locks – and that weapon is veteran playmaker James Rodriguez.
Rodriguez has registered five assists at the tournament, three more than any other player and with the likes of Luis Diaz and Jhon Cordoba ahead of him, Uruguay may struggle to keep a fourth clean sheet.
And with key defender Ronald Araujo likely to miss the match with a suspected hamstring injury, Colombia appear to have the edge going into this exciting encounter.
But Uruguay’s maverick boss Marcelo Bielsa will have a master plan up his sleeve and he will be desperate for star striker Darwin Nunez to put as much pressure as he can on centre-back Davinson Sanchez.
All in all, it looks set to be a cracker in Charlotte.
Odds
*Odds are subject to change
Colombia are the favourites (just) here at odds of 2.74, while Uruguay are priced at 2.89.
Betting Tips
James The Man
We fancy Rodriguez to continue his sparkling form in this one. The star of the 2014 World Cup is at 2.60 to score or assist in the match.
BTTS
With Colombia in free-scoring form and Uruguay possessing some fearsome players up top, we can see goals aplenty in Charlotte. Both teams to score is at 2.01.
Victory In Charlotte
And if you fancy Colombia to secure the win while conceding a goal (or scoring for fun again), the odds are pretty darn good. Colombia to win and over 2.5 goals in the match is at 5.40.
Uruguay Team News
Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Rochet, Varela, Caceres, Olivera, Vina, Ugarte, Valverde, Pellistri, De la Cruz, Araujo, Nunez
Suspensions: Nandez
Colombia Team News
Predicted XI (4-3-3): Vargas, Munoz, Sanchez, Cuesta, Mojica, Lerma, Rios, Arias, Rodriguez, Cordoba, Diaz
Suspensions: None
Score Prediction
Uruguay 1-1 Colombia (Uruguay win on penalties)
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