Uruguay vs Colombia Predicted lineup, betting tips, odds, injury news, H2H, telecast | Copa America 2024 semi-final

La Celeste defeated the mighty Brazil in the last match.

Uruguay and Colombia will face off against each other in the second semi-final of the Copa America 2024 to book their place in the final in Florida. Uruguay defeated Brazil in the quarter-final in the penalty shootout. On the other hand, Colombia scored five goals against Panama and managed to keep a clean sheet.

Uruguay have shown that they have one of the best defences in Copa America by not allowing Brazil to score in the entire 120 minutes. Ronald Araujo, their best defender, suffered an injury in the first half and Nahitan Nandez received a red card in the second half. In the penalty shootout, Sergio Rochet saved Eder Militia’s penalty kick and Douglas Luis did not hit the target.

On the other hand, Federico Valverde, Rodrigo Bentancur, Giorgian de Arrascaeta and Manuel Ugarte managed to score their penalties and did not allow the penalty miss of Jose Giminez to affect them.

Colombia managed to put five past Panama in the quarter-finals courtesy of James Rodriguez, Jhon Cordoba, Luis Diaz, Richard Rios and Miguel Borja. They created a record of their biggest margin win in any Copa America game. Moreover, they have gone 27 games without losing any game.

Los Cafeteros last lost a game in a February 2022 World Cup qualifier against Argentina. If they manage to win the semi-final, then they will script history and create a record for the longest stretch of games without suffering any defeat.

Kick-Off:

Thursday, 11 July 2024 at 1:00 AM UK, 5:30 AM IST

Location: Bank of America Stadium

Form:

Uruguay (in all competitions): D-W-W-W-W

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

Players To Watch:

Manuel Ugarte (Uruguay)

Manuel Ugarte has been sensational for Uruguay in the midfield playing beside Federico Valverde. He has been the chief orchestrator in the midfield. Ugarte has successfully made three tackles, has won five ground duels and has a passing accuracy of 90% in the tournament. He also managed to score the decisive penalty against Brazil in the quarter-final which helped his team to qualify for the semi-final. Ugarte will be integral for Uruguay’s success against Colombia, yet again.

James Rodriguez (Colombia)

What a tournament James Rodriguez is having! He will have the responsibility on him yet again to deliver the goods against Uruguay in the semi-final. He already has five assists in the tournament, which is the joint best with Lionel Messi‘s five in the Copa America 2021. Rodriguez gave two assists in the 5-0 win over Panama and scored one from the penalty spot. He has completed four successful crosses and has a pass accuracy rate of 84% in the tournament.

Match Facts:

• In the last two years, Uruguay have conceded only 12 goals and Colombia have scored 40 goals.
• Uruguay have scored nine goals in Copa America 2024 and Colombia have conceded just two.
• In the last encounter between the two teams during the World Cup qualifiers, the scoreline ended at 2-2.

Uruguay vs Colombia: Betting tips and odds

• Tip 1: Colombia win – 3.02 with Pari Match
• Tip 2: Both teams to score – 2.1 with Winmatch
• Tip 3: Luis Diaz to score anytime – 7/2 with Sky Bet

Also read: Copa America: List of all winners

Injury and Team News:

Nandez will miss the semi-final for La Celeste after receiving a red card for the disastrous tackle on Rodrygo. Ronald Araujo is also set to miss the game after suffering an injury in the quarter-final.

Jefferson Lerma had to sit on the sidelines against Panama for accumulating two yellow cards. However, he will be back in contention for Los Cafeteros in the semi-final.

Head-To-Head

Total Matches: 45

Uruguay win: 20

Colombia win: 14

Draw: 11

Also read: How many Copa America titles have Uruguay won in their history?

Predicted Lineup:

Uruguay Predicted Lineup ( 4-2-3-1 )

Rochet (GK); Varela, Gimenez, Olivera, Vina; Valverde, Ugarte; Pellistri, De la Cruz, Araujo; Nunez

Colombia Predicted Lineup ( 4-2-3-1)

Vargas (GK); Munoz, Sanchez, Cuesta, Mojica; Rios, Lerma; J. Arias, Rodriguez, Diaz; Cordoba

Match Prediction for Uruguay vs Colombia

Uruguay have been sensational with their defensive set-up ahead of the start of the tournament and during the Copa America 2024. However, after the injury to Ronald Araujo and the suspension of Nandez, they are in deep waters. They will definitely give their all in the semi-final against Colombia. However, we expect Colombia to edge out Uruguay and qualify for the final

Prediction: Uruguay 1-2 Colombia

Telecast for ⁠Uruguay vs Colombia

UK: Premier Sports

USA: FOX Sports, TUDN

Australia: Optus Sports

India: TBD

Nigeria: Sportitalia

Canada: TSN, RDS

Also Read: Where and how to watch Copa America 2024 around the world?

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