Colombia vs Paraguay Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds

Los Cafeteros emerged as the better side the last time both sides battled.

The Colombia national football team are all set to take on the Paraguay national football team in match week 14 of the FIFA World Cup 2026 CONMEBOL qualifiers. Los Cafeteros are in sixth place and have seen a significant decline in their form. The visitors are in the fifth spot after decent performances.

James Rodriguez and Co. will be at home and will desperately be looking for a win here. The Colombia national football team have won five games in the 13 World Cup qualification games. Only the top six teams will make it to the 2026 FIFA World Cup and they are sitting comfortably in sixth place. Still they will be looking for a win here.

The Paraguay national football team have shown some good performances and will be looking to continue their form. But their upcoming clash against the Los Cafeteros is going to be a tough affair. Paraguay have faced difficulties in facing this opposition previously and the hosts will make sure to pressurise them.

Kick-off:

• Location: Barranquilla, Colombia
• Stadium: Metropolitano Roberto Melendez
• Date: Wednesday, March 26
• Kick-off Time: 05:30 IST/ 00:00 GMT / Tuesday, March 25: 19:00 ET/ 16:00 PT
• Referee: Facundo Raul Tello Figueroa
• VAR: In use

Form:

Colombia: L-W-L-L-L

Paraguay: D-W-W-D-W

Players to Watch

James Rodriguez (Colombia)

James Rodriguez plays an important role in controlling the midfield areas and attacking front for Los Cafeteros. He is in decent form and will be looking to step up here. His national football team need a top performance from their players and the experienced midfielder can emerge as the game changer.

Fue un buen juego. El resultado duele, pero el martes tenemos una nueva oportunidad con nuestra gente 🇨🇴 pic.twitter.com/uQ3OL7SBFv

— James Rodríguez (@jamesdrodriguez) March 21, 2025

Antonio Sanabria (Paraguay)

The 29-year-old forward will be one of the key men for the Paraguay national football team in their coming away game. Paraguay are looking for a win here and do have a higher chance as per their current form. Antonio Sanabria is going to play a crucial role in the attacking front for the visitors.

Match Facts

• This will be the 12th meeting between these nations.
• Paraguay have only been able to win one game over Colombia.
• Colombia are on a three-match losing streak.

Colombia vs Paraguay: Betting Tips and Odds

• Match to end in a draw @29/10 Betfair Sportsbook
• Goals under 2.5 @8/13 William Hill
• Luis Diaz to score @11/2 Quinnbet

Injury and Team News

Davinson Sanchez and Luis Sinisterra will be out of action for Colombia as they are injured.

All of the players for Paraguay are fit and ready to be in action.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 11

Colombia won: 8

Paraguay won: 1

Draws: 2

Predicted Lineups

Colombia predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Vargas (GK); Munoz, Cuesta, Lucumi, Mojica; Rios, Lerma; Arias, Rodriguez, Diaz; Cordoba

Paraguay predicted lineup (4-4-2)

Fernandez (GK); Caceres, Balbuena, Alderete, Alonso; Sosa, Bobadilla, Cubas, Almiron; Sanabria, Enciso

Match Prediction

Although the visitors are looking in decent form, Colombia are likely to hold Paraguay for a draw in the coming FIFA World Cup qualifiers fixture.

Prediction: Colombia 1-1 Paraguay

Telecast Details

India: FanCode

UK: Premier Sports

USA: ViX, Telemundo Deportes En Vivo

Nigeria: Startimes World Football

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