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The FIFA World Cup qualifiers are back in action with another set of matches this week as Chile take on an impressive Colombia side in an intriguing clash at the Estadio Metropolitano on Tuesday. Both teams can pack a punch on their day and will want to win this game.
Colombia vs Chile Preview
Colombia are in second place in the CONMEBOL qualification standings and have been in excellent form over the past year. The hosts slumped to a shock 1-0 defeat at the hands of Bolivia in their previous game and have a point to prove this week.
Chile, on the other hand, are rooted to the bottom of the qualification table and have struggled this year. They suffered a narrow 2-1 defeat at the hands of Brazil over the weekend and will need to work hard to bounce back in this fixture.
Colombia vs Chile Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Chile have a good historical record against Colombia and have won 16 out of the 43 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to Colombia's 11 victories.
- Colombia have lost only two of their last 31 matches in all competitions in a run dating back to February 2022 but have suffered both their defeats in their last four games.
- Chile are winless in their last six matches in all competitions, with their previous such victory coming by a 3-0 scoreline against Paraguay in a friendly in June this year.
- Chile are winless in their last four matches against Colombia in all competitions, with their previous victory against them coming on penalties in the 2019 Copa America quarter-finals.
- After a run of four matches on the trot without a goal, Chile have scored two goals in their last two games.
Colombia vs Chile Prediction
Colombia have been in exceptional form over the past year and remain one of South America's most formidable teams. James Rodriguez and Luis Diaz have been excellent for their team and will look to make their mark this week.
Chile have been a shadow of their former selves this year and are in desperate need of a resurgence. Colombia are in better form and should be able to win this game.
Prediction: Colombia 3-1 Chile
Colombia vs Chile Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Colombia to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: Colombia to score first - Yes
Tip 4: Luis Diaz to score - Yes
