Colombia battles Uruguay in a Copa America semifinal Wednesday. Kickoff from Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte is set for 8 p.m. ET (FS1). Below, we analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Uruguay vs. Colombia odds, and make our best soccer bets, picks and predictions.
Colombia had a terrific group stage and came into Copa America having dominated its international friendlies. It beat Paraguay 2-1 and Costa Rica 3-0 before drawing Brazil 1-1. Colombia really turned it up in the knockout round, throttling Panama 5-0 Saturday. It scored early and often, notching 3 goals in the first half. Liverpool F Luis Díaz is the most lethal attacking player for Colombia and has scored in 2 of its 4 Copa America matches.
Uruguay played an ugly and hard-fought quarterfinal against Brazil Saturday, seeing that match end 0-0 and then advancing 4-2 in penalty kicks. There were 41 total fouls, 26 of which were on Uruguay. Uruguay won all 3 group stage matches, dominating Bolivia 5-0 and Panama 3-1 while also edging the USMNT 1-0. It was just 1-2-1 in its 4 friendlies leading up to the tournament.
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Uruguay vs. Colombia odds
Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 4:32 a.m. ET.
Moneyline: Uruguay +180 (bet $100 to win $180) | Colombia +200 (bet $100 to win $200) | Draw +170 (bet $100 to win $170)
Over/Under: 1.5 (O: -178 | U: +144)
Uruguay vs. Colombia picks and predictions
Prediction
Colombia 1, Uruguay 0
Moneyline (ML)
BET COLOMBIA (+200).
The common denominator through the tournament for both teams has been Brazil. Colombia drew Brazil 1-1 but ended with 6 more shots and 3 more on frame while holding 49% possession. Uruguay had just 1 shot on frame and 40% possession in its match.
Colombia has looked dominant, scoring 11 goals in its last 4 matches while allowing just 2. Uruguay had a strong group stage but struggled against the USMNT and arguably should’ve lost against Brazil after being down a man late in the match.
Colombia has looked like the better side. BACK COLOMBIA (+200). For a safer wager, one could also look at Colombia to advance at (-110), which would allow for a penalty shootout win as well.
Over/Under (O/U)
BET UNDER 1.5 (+144).
This is going to be a gritty match, one that should have ample fouls and little offensive opportunity.
Colombia has gone Over this total in all 4 of its matches, but its only real competitive match, against Brazil, resulted in a 1-1 draw. Uruguay netted 8 goals in its first 2 games and has had each of its last 2 go Under this total.
Both teams have strong attacking weapons, but the backlines have been just as good. Colombia has a clean sheet in 2 of its last 3 games while Uruguay has held its opponent scoreless in its last 270 minutes.
Considering those trends, TAKE UNDER 1.5 (+144).
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