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Uruguay and Colombia go head-to-head in the 2024 Copa America semifinal at the Bank of America Stadium on Wednesday. Both teams have enjoyed an unbeaten record in the competition thus far, with Uruguay keeping three clean sheets in four games and two for Colombia.
La Celeste had a 100% record in the group stage, scoring nine goals in three games. They failed to score for the first time in the competition in their quarterfinal meeting against Brazil, which ended goalless during regulation time.
The match headed straight to penalties as there is no provision for extra time in the knockout stage of the competition, except for the final. The 2011 champions came out on top in the shootout in a 4-2 win, with only José María Giménez missing from the spot while Éder Militão and Douglas Luiz missed for Brazil.
Los Cafeteros eased past Panama in their quarterfinal on Saturday with a commanding 5-0 win. Captain James Rodríguez ran the show against Los Canaleros with a goal and two assists. It was the biggest win in the competition's history for the 2001 champions.
The two teams will meet in the knockout stage of the competition for the second consecutive edition. In Copa America 2021, Colombia registered a 4-2 win on penalties in the quarterfinal.
Uruguay vs Colombia Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- The two teams have crossed paths 45 times in all competitions. Uruguay have the upper hand in these meetings with 20 wins. Colombia are not far behind with 14 wins and 11 games have ended in draws.
- Los Cafeteros are unbeaten in their last three meetings against the 2011 champions and the two teams played out a 2-2 draw when they last met in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier in October.
- They have met 12 times in the Copa America. Just one meeting has ended in a draw and La Celeste lead 6-5 in wins.
- The 2011 champions have kept six clean sheets in their last seven games in the Copa America.
- Uruguay have won four of their last five games in the Copa America, scoring nine goals while conceding one time.
Uruguay vs Colombia Prediction
La Celeste are unbeaten in their last six games in all competitions, keeping five clean sheets. Interestingly, they have suffered just one loss in their last eight games in the Copa America, with that loss coming against Colombia.
Marcelo Bielsa has made just one change to the starting XI in four games in the competition thus far. He will have to replace Nahitan Nández in the lineup after the versatile midfielder picked up a red card in the quarterfinal against Brazil.
Los Cafeteros extended their unbeaten streak across all competitions to 27 games with a 5-0 triumph over Panama in the quarterfinal. They have scored 11 goals in the ongoing Copa America, equalling their goalscoring record from their title-winning campaign in 2001.
Both teams have been in good touch in the competition and have played some attractive football thus far. Considering the 2001 champions' unbeaten streak and goalscoring record, they are expected to eke out a narrow win.
Prediction: Uruguay 1-2 Colombia
Uruguay vs Colombia Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Colombia to win
Tip 2: Goals - Over/Under 2.5 Goals - Over 2.5 goals
Tip 3: At least one goal to be scored in the second half - Yes
Tip 4: James Rodríguez to score or assist any time - Yes
