Brazil vs Colombia: Preview, predictions and team news
First place of Group D is on the line as Brazil take on Colombia at Copa America 2024 in the competition's Group Stage finale.
Brazil came out flat in their opening match at Copa America 2024, only managing three shots on target against Costa Rica and zero goals. The Selecao looked much better against Paraguay, leaving Las Vegas with three points and four goals, putting them in second place of Group D.
Colombia, meanwhile, are currently on a 25-game unbeaten streak under Nestor Lorenzo, and have outscored their last four opponents 13-2. Los Cafeteros sit comfortably atop the group with six points, and already booked their spot in the quarter-finals. Their last match of the Group Stage provides their biggest challenge yet, though, taking on Vinicius Jr. and co. at Levi's Stadium.
Here's 90min's guide to Brazil vs Colombia on July 2.
What time does Brazil vs Colombia kick off?
- Location: Santa Clara, California
- Stadium: Levi's Stadium
- Date: Tuesday, July 2
- Kick-off time: 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT / 2 a.m. BST (July 3)
Brazil vs Colombia H2H record (last five games)
- Brazil: 2 wins
- Colombia: 1 win
- Draws: 2
- Last meeting: Colombia 2-1 Brazil (Nov. 16, 2023) - World Cup Qualifier
Current form (all competitions)
How to watch Brazil vs Colombia on TV and live stream
Brazil team news
Savio should start against Colombia. | Kevork Djansezian/GettyImages
Brazil bounced back from their scoreless draw against Costa Rica with a convincing 4-1 victory over Paraguay in their second Copa America 2024 match. Dorival Junior made two changes to the lineup, including benching Raphinha for Savio, and adjusted his team's formation to a 4-2-3-1, both of which massively paid off.
The Selecao need to defeat Colombia to stand alone atop Group D; a draw would put them in second place. Therefore, expect Brazil to come out with a lineup at full strength, including Vinicius Jr., who scored his first international brace on Friday.
Brazil predicted lineup vs Colombia
Brazil predicted lineup vs Costa Rica ( 4-2-3-1 ): Alisson; Danilo, Marquinhos, Militao, Wendell; Guimaraes, Gomes; Savio, Paqueta, Vinicius Jr.; Rodrygo
Colombia team news
Colombia will likely be without Lucumi against Brazil. | Omar Vega/GettyImages
Now that Colombia qualified for the Copa America 2024 quarter-finals, Nestor Lorenzo could rest some of his traditional starting XI against Brazil. Los Cafeteros, though, will surely want to take all three points from the Selecao and win Group D.
One player that will likely not make an appearance is Jhon Lucumi, who is still battling through a slight leg injury he sustained in Colombia's opening match against Paraguay. There is no reason to risk the defender before the Knockout Stage.
Colombia predicted lineup vs Brazil
Colombia predicted lineup vs Brazil (4-3-3): Vargas; Munoz, Sanchez, Cuesta, Mojica; Rios, Lerma, Arias; Rodriguez, Borre, Diaz
Brazil vs Colombia score prediction
If recent history is any indication, Brazil and Colombia always match up well against one another, and more often than not, the two sides settle for a draw. It is hard to imagine Colombia's 25-game unbeaten streak coming to an end against a team that could not score against Costa Rica, but Brazil will not give Colombia three points as easily as their other Group D opponents.
Expect plenty of goalscoring from both prolific attacks, and a few massive saves from Alisson to keep Brazil in the game.
Prediction: Brazil 2-2 Colombia
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