Argentina vs. Colombia Prediction on July 14, 2024

Match info

The game that many Latin American football fans had been yearning for has finally materialized for Sunday’s (July 14) men’s 2024 Copa América final. And it’s Argentina against Colombia, not Argentina against Brazil, though. The duel will begin at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, Florida, USA, at 8:00 p.m. local time.

The betting odds on Argentina versus Colombia are very favorable, even per every sports betting site in Colombia, and some of these are available below. You have the option of choosing a spread (handicap), moneyline (match winner), total (goals), or your preferred market.

Meeting statistics

Argentina easily defeated Canada 2-0 in its second head-to-head of the competition, setting up Messi & Co in the place to win their second consecutive Copa. Colombia had a more challenging semifinal experience. Against Uruguay, they had taken a 1-0 lead, but Daniel Muñoz’s second yellow card meant they’d be missing a man in the second half. Having a result before the exclusion of Crystal Palace’s right-back at hand, “Los Cafeteros” were able to prevent Uruguay from scoring.

The current form of Argentina

Argentina hasn’t lived up to the hype, but it has still won every game, finishing 3-0 in group play. After a lackluster effort against Ecuador, when “La Albiceleste” just survived on penalties, there was a 2-0 triumph over Canada in the semifinal. The world’s best-ranked NT easily defeated the North American opposition, and Lionel Messi scored the first goal of this Copa América.

As we previously stated, although Lionel Scaloni’s boys haven’t performed at their best during the competition, it appears like they are reaching their peak just in time for their last encounter against Colombia. With Messi returning to form, the team is fit, and it’s obvious that he wants to lead Argentina to victory in a major event for the third time in a row. While the former Barcelona star has won numerous titles on a club level, he has failed for the majority of his career to win on the national team, despite being one of the greatest players of all time. His problems came to an end in 2021 when he helped Argentina win the Copa América, and in 2022 he repeated the feat by winning the World Cup. Adding a second Copa title to his resume will be a nice conclusion to his international career.

Although Argentina had a busy schedule, it benefited from having an easier semifinal compared to Colombia’s and an extra day of recovery.

The current form of Colombia

Colombia dominated all three of its group-stage matches, thrashing Panama 5-0 in the quarterfinal, and overcoming Uruguay in the semifinals. Colombia has been in complete control of the competition. Let’s speak more about Colombia’s thrilling semifinal, in which Néstor Lorenzo’s team failed to score more than one goal for the second time in the competition. It didn’t help that Muñoz received a red card just before the half. Because of the moment it happened, Colombia saved a one-goal edge going into the half and adjusted its strategy accordingly.

If there’s one player who can push Colombia to overcome Argentina, it’s James Rodríguez. He’s the best player in the Copa América 2024 and has constantly made amazing passes during play, particularly off-set pieces. With four more assists than anybody else in the tournament, he leads with six and has scored one goal himself. Still, Rodríguez must work some magic in the championship game if his team is to win the trophy awarded by CONMEBOL.

Head-to-head

Argentina is ahead of Colombia in international head-to-head matches, having won 26 games to Colombia’s nine. Eight draws have also occurred. The teams of both nations’ last meeting in a major competition took place in the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

Match analytics

In terms of statistics, Colombia has the best player in the tournament, while Argentina has a deeper roster. However, Messi scored in the semifinal, suggesting that he has regained his form. Argentina is better rested and is playing the final at an ideal moment.

Anticipate an exciting conclusion to the match, but also a chance for Messi to cast some spell in the closing moments to help Argentina win, even with the conceded goal. So, Argentina will win, but both teams will net. On Highbet, this market is called 1X2 & both teams to score – Argentina / Yes, and is valued at 49/10.

Results of the forecast

Forecast failed. Argentina vs. Colombia 1:0