Argentina vs Colombia: Copa America 2024 Betting Tips
A two-week football festival in the USA culminates on Sunday (Monday in Nigeria) as the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami plays host to the final of Copa América 2024, contested between reigning champions Argentina and Colombia. This match marks the first-ever Copa America final meeting between these two South American giants, setting the scene for an electrifying encounter.
Argentina come into this showpiece as the bookmakers’ favourites and, having triumphed over Brazil in the Copa América 2021 final and clinched a dramatic victory against France in the 2022 FIFA World Cup final, are one win away from completing a remarkable hattrick of major titles in as many years.
Leading the charge for La Albiceleste, of course, is the legendary Lionel Messi. But Argentina’s strength goes beyond their iconic captain. Goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez, undoubtedly one of the best in the world, anchors a resolute defence that has only conceded one goal and kept four clean sheets throughout the tournament.
While Colombia may enter this final as underdogs, their impressive 28-game unbeaten streak, currently the longest in men’s international football, suggests they will be anything but pushovers. Their journey to the final has been arduous, including navigating a challenging group featuring Brazil and a gruelling semifinal against Uruguay, where they played the entire second half with ten men.
Notably, this is the first time Los Cafeteros have reached the Copa América final since their only tournament win in 2001. They will likely view this return to the final stage as a good omen for their title aspirations.
Betting Tip: Argentina to lift the Trophy
15/07 01:00 Argentina – Colombia Argentina to lift the Trophy @ 1.60 (Betking)
Historically, Copa América finals have been tight affairs, with three of the last four editions featuring less than two goals in regulation time and two going to penalties. This trend suggests a tightly contested match could be on the cards, and a punt on Under 1.5 goals at 2.40 odds on Betking might be worth considering.
However, we are backing Argentina to come on top either in regulation time or after extra time, going by their recent dominance over Colombia.
La Albiceleste defeated Colombia on penalties in the 2021 Copa América semi-final and followed it up with a 1-0 win in World Cup qualifying. In fact, Colombia have a dismal head-to-head record against Argentina in recent years, with just one victory in their last 12 meetings.
Additionally, Colombia’s energy levels might be a concern in this final, as they played the entire second half of their semifinal win against Uruguay with ten men. This potential fatigue could prove a massive advantage for Argentina who come into this clash well-rested.
Back Argentina to lift the Trophy at 1.60 odds on Betking.
Argentina vs Colombia - Argentina to lift the Trophy @ 1.60
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