A new FIFA date has arrived, and with it, the emotions of the CONMEBOL qualifiers for the next World Cup 2026.
For now, 4 rounds have been played, and the Argentine national team continues to demonstrate that it is at a top level, while they prepare to defend their crown in the next tournament.
Then, we have Uruguay and Brazil, who have achieved 2 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss. However, at this point, we must mention the big surprise of this World Cup qualifier, the Venezuelan national team, which is in a tie for second place in the standings with Brazil and Uruguay with 7 points.
Remember that Venezuela is the only South American team that has never attended a World Cup.
Then, we have Colombia, Ecuador, and Paraguay, who, without a doubt, do not want to stay with their arms crossed in these qualifiers.
Now, in this matchday 5, we will have an exciting match between two rivals who know each other perfectly. We are discussing the great game between Colombia and Brazil.
When:
Thursday, November 16 at 07:00 PM ET at Estadio Metropolitano de Fútbol Roberto Meléndez, Barranquilla, CO
Moneyline odds:
Colombia +230
Brazil +130
Draw-Offs:
+220
Where Can I Watch it?
SporTV, Paramount+, Caracol TV, RCN Television, and DIRECTV Sports
Why Bet on Colombia?
The Colombian national team is one of the teams that remain undefeated at the beginning of the qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup. However, it is worth mentioning that, in the four matches, Colombia has accumulated 1 win and 3 draws, so they are fifth in the table with 6 points out of a possible 12.
For the ‘Selección Cafetera,’ this game can be a turning point. They usually flatter against Brazil (like almost any other team), so they have to take this chance to win at home and against one of the weakest versions of the ‘Canarinha’ we have seen in years.
However, they must overcome their main problem in recent years, the ‘Empatitis.’ That is, they have become affectioned to conform with a draw, and the poor form of their attackers has not allowed them to define games, being this one of the reasons for their last World Cup failure.
Why Bet on Brazil?
On the other hand, we have the Brazilian national team, the five-time world champions, who are trying to storm the top of the table in these World Cup Qualifiers.
Contrary to what many could have imagined, Brazil’s start in these qualifiers has been complicated. In addition, Neymar Jr. is absent and will be out of action for the next ten months. They started very well by beating Bolivia 5-1 and Peru in Lima with a narrow 1-0 score. However, in their third match, they drew 1-1 at home against Venezuela and lost 0-2 to Uruguay in Montevideo.
Now, they will visit a complicated Barranquilla stadium to retake winning ways and start chasing Argentina at the top of the standings.
Final Betting Analysis: Colombia vs. Brazil
In the last 20 matches between these two South American national teams, Brazil dominates the series with 11 wins. Conversely, Colombia has managed to get only 1 victory, while 8 matches have ended in draws.
At MyBookie.ag, we can see that there is a Moneyline that favors Brazil at +130, while Colombia starts at +230.
It will be a duel of titans with two strong teams willing to leave everything to take the victory. However, we expect a draw.
Look for a win on the draw’s Moneyline. For example, if you put $100 on a tie at +220, you’ll see a $220 success with a total payout of $230.
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