Canada vs Chile: Preview, predictions and team news
Group A action continues in Copa America 2024 as Canada square off against Chile this weekend at Inter&Co Stadium.
After falling 2-0 to Argentina and Lionel Messi in the opening match of the competition, Canada bounced with a 1-0 triumph over Peru thanks to Jonathan David's 74th-minute strike. Should Canada hold on for a draw vs Chile, they just might be able to sneak into the quarter-finals of Copa America.
Chile have struggled to get things going in their first two matches at the competition, settling for a 0-0 draw with Peru before falling 1-0 to Argentina. With their backs against the wall, anything other than three points would more than likely see their Copa America campaign come to an end.
Here's 90min's guide to Canada vs Chile at Copa America 2024.
What time does Canada vs Chile kick off?
- Location: Orlando, Florida
- Stadium: Inter&Co Stadium
- Date: Saturday, June 29
- Kick-off time: 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT / 1:00 a.m. BST (Sunday)
Canada vs Chile H2H record
* This is the first-ever meeting between Canada and Chile.
Current form (all competitions)
How to watch Canada vs Chile on TV and live stream
Canada team news
Ismael Kone was booked in the defeat to Argentina | Hector Vivas/GettyImages
Canada have no injuries to report on, but they do have three players who could face a one-match suspension if they receive a another yellow card vs Chile. The likes of Ismael Kone, Richie Laryea and Derek Cornelius will all have to be careful against Chile as they're sitting on one yellow card each.
Canada predicted lineup vs Chile
Canada predicted lineup vs Chile ( 4-4-2): Crepeau; Johnston, Bombito, Miller, Buchanan; Millar, Kone, Eustaquio, Davies; Larin, David.
Chile team news
Diego Valdes misses out through injury | Omar Vega/GettyImages
Winger Diego Valdes is set to miss the contest with a foot injury that was sustained in the 0-0 draw vs Peru. Valdes was unable to see out the entire match and was substituted off at halftime.
Chile also have the following players on one yellow card and one booking away from a one-match suspension should they qualify for the quarter-finals: Alexis Sanchez, Erick Pulgar, Victor Davila, Gabriel Suazo and Mauricio Isla.
Chile predicted lineup vs Canada
Chile predicted lineup vs Canada ( 4-2-3-1 ): Bravo; Isla, Lichnovsky, Diaz, Suazo; Pulgar, Echeverria; Osorio, Sanchez, Davila; Vargas.
Canada vs Chile score prediction
Canada are heading into this one with all the momentum after their win over Peru. However, Chile still pose a threat with the iconic Sanchez in the side, and the veteran forward will do everything in his power to give Chile a chance at qualifying for the knockout stage.
It'll be a grind for Canada, but they should manage to hold on for a draw to book their place in the quarter-finals -- so long as Argentina take care of business vs Peru.
Prediction: Canada 1-1 Chile
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