Brazil vs Colombia Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds

The last confrontation between the two teams ended in a 1-1 draw.

The Brazil national football team are all set to host the Colombia national football team in the FIFA World Cup 2026 CONMEBOL qualifiers. The top six teams out of the 10 participating teams will lock their spots for the 2026 FIFA World Cup which is all set to take place in the United States of America, Canada and Mexico.

The hosts are in the fifth spot and are not in their best of forms. They were also eliminated from the Copa America quarterfinals. The Brazil national football team will be looking to step up here as they are in fifth place and winning here can take them to second place on the points table. But the clash against Colombia is not going to be an easy one.

The visitors have been in average form. They have won five of their 12 matches during the World Cup qualifications. The Colombia national football team have done well and will meet Dorival Junior’s men, who are in good form, in the upcoming game. Colombia will also be coming in with their top players.

Kick-off:

• Location: Brasilia, Brazil
• Stadium: Arena BRB Mane Garrincha
• Date: Friday, March 21
• Kick-off Time: 06:15 IST/ 00:45 GMT / Thursday, March 20: 19:45 ET/ 16:45 PT
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In use

Form:

Brazil: L-W-W-D-D

Colombia: W-L-W-L-L

Players to Watch

Rodrygo (Brazil)

The Real Madrid forward will be in action this time for the national football team. Rodrygo has been doing well and is getting better at setting up plays for his fellow teammates. He can score goals and is always a big threat to the opponent’s defence. Alongside Vinicius Jr and Raphinha, Rodrygo can emerge as the game changer.

⚡ @RodrygoGoes ⚡ pic.twitter.com/9ONhiyEHx1

— Real Madrid C.F. (@realmadrid) March 14, 2025

James Rodriguez (Colombia)

James Rodriguez is going to play a crucial role for the Colombia national football team during the international break. From controlling the midfield to scoring goals Rodriguez is always a big threat while being on the field. He is experienced and will surely create some problems for the hosts.

Que lindo es vestir esta camiseta. Año 14 🇨🇴 pic.twitter.com/MKmnPSDyxu

— James Rodríguez (@jamesdrodriguez) March 17, 2025

Match Facts

• The Selecao are unbeaten in their last four matches across all competitions.
• This will be the 14th encounter between Colombia and Brazil.
• Two of the last five matches have ended in a draw.

Brazil vs Colombia: Betting Tips and Odds

• Match to end in a draw @13/5 Unibet
• Goals under 2.5 @5/8 Bet Goodwin
• Raphinha to score

Injury and Team News

All of the selected squad members for Brazil and Colombia are fit and will be in action.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 13

Brazil won: 6

Colombia won: 2

Draws: 5

Predicted Lineups

Brazil predicted lineup (4-3-3)

Alisson (GK); Vanderson, Marquinhos, Gabriel, Arana; Gerson, Cunha, Guimaraes; Raphinha, Rodrygo, Vini Jr.

Colombia predicted lineup (4-1-2-1-2)

Vargas (GK); Munoz, Sanchez, Lucumi, Mojica; Portilla; Arias, Rios; Rodriguez; Diaz, Duran

Match Prediction

Both sides are stacked with good players. The Brazil vs Colombia 2026 FIFA World Cup CONMEBOL qualifier fixture is likely to end in a draw.

Prediction: Brazil 1-1 Colombia

Telecast Details

India: FanCode

UK: Premier Sports

USA: ViX, Telemundo Deportes En Vivo

Nigeria: Startimes World Football

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