One of the most interesting Copa America quarter-final fixtures will take place on Saturday morning when pre-tournament favourites Argentina face Colombia in Vina del Mar. Colombia have beaten Argentina on just two occasions and suffered eight defeats in the previous thirteen direct matches. Their last Copa America clash was four years ago and it ended goalless.
Argentina grabbed seven points out of nine in the group stage but their performances were not too convincing. The defence was spot on as they haven't conceded any goals in the three group matches but the attacking efforts were mediocre at best, despite the huge names in the starting eleven. Lionel Messi, Sergio Aguero, Carlos Tevez, Gonzalo Higuain and Angel di Maria only managed to score four goals in the group stage.
Colombia have not been impressive in attack either as they scored just one goal in the group stage. That goal gave them a victory over Brazil but they lost 1-0 to Venezuela and were held to a goalless draw by Peru. Colombia have their own big names in attack, including James Rodriguez, Radamel Falcao and Jackson Martinez. The Colombian fans want to see Falcao on the bench and Martinez in the starting eleven but coach Jose Pekerman might stick to his plan.
Probable line-ups:
Argentina: Romero - Rojo, Otamendi, Garay, Zabaleta - Biglia, Pastore, Mascherano - Di Maria, Aguero, Messi
Colombia: Ospina - Murillo, Zapata, Armero, Arias - Valencia, Sanchez, Rodriguez, Cuadrado, Gutierrez - Falcao
My prediction: Argentina to win 1-0.
Here are the odds for the match at Bet365:
Argentina win - 1.90 Draw - 3.40 Colombia win - 4.75
timidi 8 years ago
Before match I didn't saw why Argentina is big favorite here and I was right. They weren't better at all and they had more lucky and that is why they are in semi finals. After Brazil lost they will have easier job in semi finals against Paraguay but they must be careful because Paraguay showed to us that he can be very...
Before match I didn't saw why Argentina is big favorite here and I was right. They weren't better at all and they had more lucky and that is why they are in semi finals. After Brazil lost they will have easier job in semi finals against Paraguay but they must be careful because Paraguay showed to us that he can be very dangerous.
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sharpe 8 years ago
It was a dramatic game but the Argentina was the luckiest team in the end. There was some unbelieveble misses in front of the Columbian goal during the game,and also Ospina was just fantastick in some situations so I think it's a deserved win for Argentina even after penalty kicks.
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h34dhunt3r 8 years ago
Going to be great match. Columbia got my simathy after great preformace at World Cup. And Argentina, well there is Leo Messi, what else do you need. Tonights match favourites Argentina, yes. But I wouldn't be suprised if Columbia takes this one home, as they are well known for upsetting favourites. Didn't manage to bet,...
Going to be great match. Columbia got my simathy after great preformace at World Cup. And Argentina, well there is Leo Messi, what else do you need. Tonights match favourites Argentina, yes. But I wouldn't be suprised if Columbia takes this one home, as they are well known for upsetting favourites. Didn't manage to bet, but I would definetly put my money on 'both teams score'. My predictions: - Result: 2:1 for Argentina; - Man of the match: Leo Messi.
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advoghado 8 years ago
This game will be very fought today, the old South American rivalry on the field worth a place in the semi final of the America Cup. I'm anxious to see Tevez, Messi, Di Maria, J. Rodriguez, Falcao and all these fabulous players now playing for their teams and making moves fantastic I think Argentina wins this game.
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mapika 8 years ago
What a great game is coming. I think this time we will see some penalties. I think that the team that will pass this turn will play the final agaist Chile and will win the tournament. I'm counting the minutes until the beginning of the match and i'm sure i will not regret to stay awake.
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Shumar4life 8 years ago
This is a derby of this stage and it will be very interesting to see whih team will won this match. Argentina is huge favorite that is for sure but Colombbia has few really good players such as Rodriugez and Falcao of course. On other hand Argentina with Messi wants this title, and I believe that this match can decide future...
This is a derby of this stage and it will be very interesting to see whih team will won this match. Argentina is huge favorite that is for sure but Colombbia has few really good players such as Rodriugez and Falcao of course. On other hand Argentina with Messi wants this title, and I believe that this match can decide future winner
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galata86 8 years ago
This is the best match at this stage of the competition. Argentina is the biggest favorite for the title, but if anyone can beat it, that will be Colombia. I hope that the game will with a lot of goals, because both teams have world-class strikers. If Argentina win the title, this will be the fourth trophy for Messi this...
This is the best match at this stage of the competition. Argentina is the biggest favorite for the title, but if anyone can beat it, that will be Colombia. I hope that the game will with a lot of goals, because both teams have world-class strikers. If Argentina win the title, this will be the fourth trophy for Messi this year.
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timidi 8 years ago
I don't see reason why Argentina is big favorite here. They didn't play very well in group round of this tournament and they plays against very very dangerous team of Colombia. Colombia have great players like James Rodriguez, Bacca, Jackson and I think that they have good chances to beat Argentina.
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Johnajax 8 years ago
For me Argentina is first pick to win Copa America this year. They have too good strikers and I think that their strikers will be reason for winning this competition. I think that they will win easy against Colombia and my prediction for this match is 3-1 for Argentina.
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sharpe 8 years ago
This quarter-final is by far the most interesting on the tournament. This could easily be the final of the Copa America. Although both teams didn't play at their best so far in the tournament, it will be a great game for a huge prize. Argentina could easily win the tournament even in the current form but I hope that Columbia...
This quarter-final is by far the most interesting on the tournament. This could easily be the final of the Copa America. Although both teams didn't play at their best so far in the tournament, it will be a great game for a huge prize. Argentina could easily win the tournament even in the current form but I hope that Columbia will be able to be equal to their fierce opponent.Will be very interesting.
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Alexa Alexa 8 years ago
This is fantastic clah.Argentina is top favourite for the title,but now,there is only one match,so everything is possible.Columbia is great team,they have players capable of beating every team on the earth.I expect to see extra time or even the penalties at this match. My prediction is 2-1 win for Argentina after penalties.
This is fantastic clah.Argentina is top favourite for the title,but now,there is only one match,so everything is possible.Columbia is great team,they have players capable of beating every team on the earth.I expect to see extra time or even the penalties at this match. My prediction is 2-1 win for Argentina after penalties.
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seculla 8 years ago
Argentina didn't showed well in Group Stage, at least they were not as good as I've expected from them, and on the other side, Colombia on my big surprise beat Brasil, which are one of the biggest favorites to win Copa America. Anyway, it will be great match, but Argentina is a big favorite. I expect attacking football...
Argentina didn't showed well in Group Stage, at least they were not as good as I've expected from them, and on the other side, Colombia on my big surprise beat Brasil, which are one of the biggest favorites to win Copa America. Anyway, it will be great match, but Argentina is a big favorite. I expect attacking football and at least three goals.
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