EURO 2024 has attracted much attention from football fans, with the playoffs already looming. But don’t forget that the Copa America tournament has also just started, with teams such as Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay, Colombia, and the USA competing.
Some teams have already played one or two games, but this time, we will examine Group D, which includes Colombia, Brazil, Costa Rica, and Paraguay.
| ⚽ Match prediction: Brazil -1.25 Asian handicap @ 1.81 |
Colombia is currently at the top of the group, having beaten Paraguay 2-1 in their first match. Brazil, meanwhile, surprisingly drew 0-0 with Costa Rica in their first match, and their upcoming match against Paraguay will be a mini-final.
If it is not the most important game for the Brazilians yet, it certainly is for Paraguay – a defeat would close the door to the playoffs.
Brazil certainly didn’t show its full potential in the first match. Although they managed to score once, the goal was disallowed for offside. The match ended 0-0, although the Brazilians had 19 shots, 7 of them on target. To this can be added 9 corners.
Costa Rica, meanwhile, had the ball 30% of the time and had only two shots on target. To some extent, Costa Rica can’t be expected to do anything else – opening up against the Brazilians is very dangerous.
Meanwhile, Paraguay lost 2:1, but after the first half, they were already 2-0 down and only managed to close the gap in the 69th minute. There will be no room for retreat in the match against Brazil – the team will not be able to play for a draw, which would potentially close the door to the next round.
Meanwhile, the Brazilians also have nowhere to retreat to – they need 3 points. Otherwise, they will have to play a decisive match against Colombia, the strongest opponent in the group.
If Costa Rica were to surprise and beat Colombia, the situation in the group would become chaotic, which is not good for the Brazilians. Brazil, with players like Vinicius Junior, Rodrygo, Raphinha, Paqueta, and others, should certainly not look to other results and should decide everything themselves.
Brazil have won their last two games, 2-0 and 4-0 against Paraguay, and we can expect something similar this time.
This Copa America 2024 prediction is for guidance only and we are not responsible for your bets.