Argentina vs. Colombia – Preview & Predictions - Gambyl Sports Betting Exchange

Argentina vs. Colombia – Preview & Predictions

< wpimage aligncenterid6788sizeSluglargelinkDestinationnone > <div class=wp block image><figure class=aligncenter size large><img src=httpswwwgambylcomwp contentuploads202107Argentina v Uruguay Group A Copa America Brazil 51fd1d693b5445bfccc5bcd12b026479jpg alt=Argentina vs Colombia Preview Predictions class=wp image 6788><figure><div> < wpimage > < wpparagraph > This past Saturday the last two semifinalists of the Copa América Brazil 2021 were played with the result Argentines and Colombians cheering The Albiceleste left Ecuador in the way after beating them while the tricolor defeated Uruguay on penalties This will be the third time they will meet at the same stage Reinaldo Ruedas team reached the quarterfinals as third in Group A and had to face Uruguay second in Group B against whom they had not had a good time in the qualifying round in November while their opponent will be none other than Argentina which reached the quarterfinals as first in Group A with 10 points The Argentine 10 arrives as the top scorer of the competition with 4 goals and is one goal away from catching up with Pelé as the top scorer in South American teams This duel will be broadcasted on DIRECTV Sports on Tuesday July 6 at 2000 CET < wpparagraph > < wpparagraph > Here are 5 interesting facts ahead of the semifinal duel between the two teams < wpparagraph > < wplist orderedtrue > <ol><li>Lionel Scalonis team is coming off a win against Ecuador while Colombia is coming off a win against Uruguay<li><li>After winning 4 games the Argentine team wants to continue its winning streak against Colombia whose last victory was a victory<li><li>In front of goal the most important players of both teams are L Messi of ARG and L Diaz of COL with 5 and 2 goals respectively in the last 10 games<li><li>The last match between the two ended in a 2 goal draw<li><li>Argentina has not beaten Colombia since November 16 2016 when it won 3 0<li><ol> < wplist > < wpparagraph > Lets review the current events of the teams heading into this Copa América semifinal match < wpparagraph > < wpparagraph > This is how Colombia arrives at the match < wpparagraph > < wpparagraph > Colombias front line struggles continued in the quarterfinals as they again failed to find the net despite attacking depth They started with Atalanta duo Luis Muriel and Duván Zapata but Miguel Borja could come in after another disappointing performance from Muriel Davinson Sanchez and Yerry Mina should continue with their established pairing in the heart of the back four protecting experienced goalkeeper David Ospina who has arguably been the nations standout player in the tournament < wpparagraph > < wpparagraph > Here are the best plays from Colombias last match <iframe width=560 height=315 src=httpswwwyoutubecomembedpZQVAf3yBRc title=YouTube video player frameborder=0 allow=accelerometer autoplay clipboard write encrypted media gyroscope picture in picture allowfullscreen=><iframe>Video courtesy of Copa América < wpparagraph > < wpparagraph > This is how Argentina arrives at the match < wpparagraph > < wpparagraph > La Albiceleste now heads into the semifinals with high expectations of advancing to the final as they aim to lift the Copa America trophy for the 15th time in the nations history and the first time since 1993 Lionel Messi remains Argentinas main card who has scored four goals and four assists in five Copa America appearances this year amid the expiration of his contract with Barcelona plus they have a plethora of attacking options with Lautaro Martinez Nicolas Gonzalez Angel Di Maria and Angel Correa all vying for places in the front line Experienced center back Nicolas Otamendi will continue to lead the backline At the same time German Pezzella should keep his place alongside the Benfica man after an impressive performance in the 3 0 win over Ecuador < wpparagraph > < wpparagraph > Here are the best plays from Argentinas last match <iframe width=560 height=315 src=httpswwwyoutubecomembedAjhlUT IiMY title=YouTube video player frameborder=0 allow=accelerometer autoplay clipboard write encrypted media gyroscope picture in picture allowfullscreen=><iframe>Video courtesy of Copa América < wpparagraph > < wpparagraph > Betting line < wpparagraph > < wpparagraph > Argentina 274 144 Goals 100 Best OU u2½ 185 < wpparagraph > < wpparagraph > Colombia 471 +440 Goals 154 Best OU o2½+133 < wpparagraph > < wpparagraph > Draw 255 +245 < wpparagraph >