Argentina vs Colombia Prediction & Betting Tips (15 July)

Reigning champion of this Copa America, Argentina has the opportunity this night to achieve the back-to-back and thus achieve the treble with the World Cup won in 2022 against France in the final. For years, the Albiceleste has struggled in competitions, whether the World Cup or the Copa America, but the new generation, who came to help Messi achieve his ultimate goal, is probably one of the best since the start of the 21st century . We don't talk about it enough but we must highlight the incredible work of Scaloni at the head of this team. To reach this stage of the competition, the Argentines did not have to strain their talent by winning their three group matches quite calmly against Canada 2-0, Chile 0-1 and Peru 2-0. In the 1/4 final, although dominated in the match, the three-time world champion won on penalties thanks in particular to another XXL performance from Martinez on her line. In the semi-final, with Canada on the program, Messi and his team did the job 2-0. This night, Colombia is on the program, but in case of success, we can also point out that Argentina did not face the slightest posh nation in terms of prize list since Uruguay and Brazil were knocked out of the other side of the table. Unlike the Argentinians, the Colombians found themselves in the most difficult part of the table with notably Brazil in the group stage 1-1 and especially Uruguay in the semi-final, this week, for a short 0-1 victory while playing outnumbered throughout the 2nd period.

With its victories against Paraguay 2-1 and Costa Rica 3-0 without forgetting its 1/8th final won largely against Panama 5-0, Colombia ultimately did not lose in the competition and defended Currently, an improbable series of 28 matches without defeat TCC which extends over more than 2 years. The last defeat now dates back to February 2, 2022, against... Argentina. Note that the Trilor people have been waiting for 23 years to replay a Copa America final.

Not called up by Scaloni, Balerdi (OM) and Medina (Lens) are obviously absent, as are Dybala (AS Roma) and Foyth (Villarreal), both injured. The Argentine group is complete and above all ultra-competitive with obviously Lionel Messi (1 goal, 1 assist in the competition), his teammates on the attacking front, Lautaro Martinez (Inter Milan, top scorer in the competition with 4 goals ) and Julian Alvarez (Man City, 2 pawns in the competition). We will not forget to mention the future retired international, Angel Di Maria (last match with the selection). In the middle, there are a lot of people with De Paul (Atlético), Enzo Fernandez (Chelsea), Mac Allister (Liverpool), Gonzalez (Fiorentina), Palacios (Leverkusen), Paredes (AS Roma) and even Lo Celso (Tottenham) . The rear guard should be made up of Molina (Atlético), Romero (Tottenham), Martinez (United) and Tagliafico (Lyon). On the bench, each position is doubled with Montiel on the right, Pezzella (Bétis) and Otamendi (Benfica) for the central ones and Acuna (Sevilla FC) in the left lane. In the goals, the important thing, the decisive Emiliano Martinez should hold his place (Aston Villa). On the Colombian side, certain absences which date from before the start of the competition should be noted.

We can note those of Poveda, Cabal, Borja, Barrios, Cuadrado, Cassierra and Gomez while Lucumi was injured at the start of the competition and he will also be missing tonight for this final. The starting right back Munoz (Crystal Palace) was sent off against Uruguay and he will logically serve his suspension tonight. Santiago Arias (Bahia) could take his place. Excellent throughout the tournament, James Rodriguez (Sao Paulo) will probably be voted best player of the competition (1 goal, 6 assists) and above all 4 times MVP in 5 matches. He also delivered the decisive cake for Lerma against Uruguay in order to obtain qualification. Cordoba and Luis Diaz (Liverpool) each scored 2 goals in the competition.