Colombia vs Chile Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds

Los Cafeteros will aim to bounce back after their loss against Bolivia.

Colombia will continue their 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers campaign against Chile at Estadio Metropolitano. Los Cafeteros are coming into this clash after suffering a 1-0 loss against Bolivia that ended their undefeated run in the qualifiers.

They are still in a strong position to qualify for the next World Cup. The side are second on the points table, just behind Argentina. Out of nine official matches played, they have four wins, four draws, and one loss to their name.

Chile, on the other hand, are having one of the worst qualifying campaigns in their history. They are sitting at the bottom of the points table and are coming into this game after a 2-1 loss against Brazil. La Roja are currently on a four-match losing streak, and facing an in-form Colombia will be a massive test for them.

KickOff:

Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 2:00 AM IST

Venue: Estadio Metropolitano

Form:

Colombia (in all competitions): L-W-D-L-W

Chile (in all competitions): L-L-L-D-L

Players to watch out for:

Luis Diaz (Colombia)

The Liverpool winger is one of the best attackers in world football right now. His change of pace on the wing creates many problems for defences. Along with his effective dribbling, he has proved himself to be a reliable goal-scorer as well.

Luis Diaz has scored five goals for the Reds already this season. He was also on the scoresheet for Colombia against Peru last month.

Eduardo Vargas (Chile)

Eduardo Vargas is Chile’s biggest goal-scoring threat even at the age of 34. In 2024, he has already scored four goals in nine appearances for his nation with the latest one coming against Brazil last week. Chile are in a difficult moment right now as they are facing the scare of missing out on the World Cup for the third consecutive time. La Roja will be reliant on Vargas to rescue them from this situation.

Match Facts:

• The last game between these two teams ended in a 0-0 draw.
• Colombia lost 1-0 against Bolivia in their last match.
• Chile lost 2-1 against Brazil in their last match.

Colombia vs Chile: Betting tips and Odds

• Tip1: Colombia to win – 1.44 by Dafabet
• Tip2: Both teams to score – No – 1.50 by 1XBET
• Tip3: Expected Goals – Under 2.5 – 1.69 by 1XBET

Injury and team news:

Colombia will be without their winger Roger Martinez. He left the squad due to an injury to his left ankle.

Chile on the other hand will miss Carlos Palacios. He won’t be available due to “personal issues.” Esteban Pavez has also been released from the squad due to a fever.

Head to Head:

Total matches: 16

Colombia won: 3

Chile won: 4

Draws: 9

Predicted Lineup:

Colombia(4-2-3-1)

Vargas (GK); Arias, Ditta, Lucumí, Borja; Uribe, Castaño; Arias, Rodriguez, Diaz; Córdoba

Chile (4-2-3-1)

Cortés (GK); Galdames, Kuscevic, Maripán, Loyola; Echeverría, Alarcón; Dávila, Valdés, Osorio; Vargas

Match Predictions:

Considering the run of form, Colombia are huge favourites to win this game. The fact that Los Cafeteros are playing at home will make it even more difficult for Chile to get a positive result against them. Our Match Prediction for this one is –

Prediction: Colombia 2-0 Chile

Telecast for Colombia vs Chile:

India – FanCode

UK – Premier Sports Player, Premier Sports 1

US – ViX, Telemundo Deportes En Vivo

Nigeria – Startimes World Football

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