Uruguay vs. Colombia: Copa America 2024 Semifinal Predictions
Jon Eimer has made
his picks and best bets for Wednesday's 2024 Copa America semifinal between
Uruguay and Colombia.
Uruguay will aim to move closer to their 16th tournament title as they face
Colombia at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC. Uruguay last won the
championship in 2011, defeating Paraguay for their 15th title, the most in the
competition's history until Argentina matched this record by defeating Brazil
in 2021. The two teams last met in the 2021 quarterfinals, resulting in a 0-0
draw with Colombia advancing on penalties.
The match kicks off at 8 p.m. ET. According to the latest odds from
SportsLine consensus, Uruguay are +170 favorites (risk $100 to win $170), while
Colombia are +220 underdogs. A 90-minute draw is also priced at +170, with the over/under
for total goals set at 1.5. Before making any picks for Uruguay vs. Colombia,
check out the insights from SportsLine soccer insider Jon "Buckets"
Eimer.
Eimer is an experienced bettor with extensive knowledge of leagues and
players worldwide. Since joining SportsLine, he has covered numerous leagues,
including the English Premier League, Serie A, and the FA Cup. In 2023, he
achieved a record of 248-234-12, earning a profit of $2,593 for $100 bettors.
Eimer has thoroughly analyzed Colombia vs. Uruguay and has locked in his 2024 Copa America predictions. Visit SportsLine to see Eimer's picks.
Here are the betting lines and trends for Uruguay vs. Colombia:
· Colombia
vs. Uruguay money line: Colombia +220, Uruguay +170, Draw +170
· Colombia
vs. Uruguay over/under: 1.5 goals
· Colombia
vs. Uruguay spread: Uruguay -0.5 (+170)
· Colombia
vs. Uruguay to advance: Colombia +100, Uruguay -122
· COL:
The Colombians have scored three or more goals in six of their last nine
matches across all competitions
· URU:
The Uruguayans have posted a clean sheet in four of their last five overall
contests
· Colombia
vs. Uruguay picks: See picks here
Why You Should Back Colombia
Colombia enters the semifinals with a remarkable 27-game unbeaten streak
across all competitions (21-6-0). Their last defeat was a 1-0 loss to Argentina
on February 1, 2022, during World Cup qualifying. This streak matches the
longest in their national team history, set from 1992-94 with 13 wins and 14
draws. Colombia equaled this record last Saturday with a 5-0 quarterfinal win
over Panama, marking their largest margin of victory in a Copa America match.
Colombia is the highest-scoring team in the tournament, with 11 goals
scored by eight different players. Defender Daniel Muñoz, winger Luis Diaz, and
forward Jhon Córdoba have each scored twice, with Diaz and Córdoba both netting
goals against Panama. Midfielder James Rodriguez, who scored in the
quarterfinals, has three goals in five career meetings with Uruguay and leads
the tournament with five assists. See which team to pick here.
Why You Should Back Uruguay
While Colombia has scored a tournament-high 11 goals, Uruguay boasts the
best defense, allowing just one goal throughout the Copa America. This goal
came during second-half stoppage time in their group-stage opener against
Panama, and the team has recorded three clean sheets since. Uruguay is also
strong offensively, tied for second in the tournament with nine goals,
including two each from defender Maximiliano Araujo and forward Darwin Nunez.
Though Araujo is out for the remainder of the tournament due to a leg
injury sustained in the quarterfinals against Brazil, 25-year-old Nunez will be
looking to end a two-match scoring drought after a seven-game streak during
which he scored 10 times. Veteran striker Luis Suarez, Uruguay’s all-time
leading scorer with 68 goals, has played in only half of Uruguay's Copa America
matches but remains a key player with 140 caps. See which team to pick here.
How to Make Uruguay vs. Colombia Picks
Jon Eimer has analyzed Uruguay vs. Colombia from every angle and is
leaning toward the Over on the goal total. He has also locked in three
confident best bets, including two with plus-money payouts, and offers a
comprehensive breakdown of this semifinal match. To see Eimer's Copa America
2024 picks and analysis, visit SportsLine.
So, who wins Colombia vs. Uruguay on Wednesday, and where does the
betting value lie? Visit SportsLine now to find out which wagers offer the best
value, all from the soccer expert who had a stellar 2023.
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