Colombia vs Venezuela: Colombia is back in action for their second match of the Copa America 2021 as they face Venezuela at the Estadio Olimpico Pedro Ludovico on Friday.
Match Details:
Teams: Colombia vs Venezuela
Venue: Estadio Olimpico Pedro Ludovico, Brazil
Date: Friday 18th June, 2021
Time: 02:30 AM IST
Live Link: https://www.sonyliv.com/sports/football-copa-america-2021-1700000734
Preview
The Colombian side face Venezuela in their second match of the Copa America 2021 as they look to consolidate on the winning start to the campaign.
Ospina and Co successfully beat Ecuador 1-0 in their opener as Cardona’s sole goal clinched the contest on Monday.
Venezuela, on the other hand were beaten 3-0 by the reigning champions, Brazil as Marquinhos, Neymar and Barbosa got the goals.
La Tricolor can take one step closer to qualification progress, if they get over the line in this contest.
Whereas Venezuela are in desperate need of a victory as they have not opened their account in the Copa America 2021.
The last time these two sides squared off, Colombia won 3-0 as Zapata and a brace from Muriel led the way.
Form Guide
Colombia: LLWDW
Venezuela: LWLDL
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Last Matches of both teams:
Colombia 1-0 Ecuador
Brazil 3-0 Venezuela
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Where to watch the live streaming and broadcast of Colombia vs Venezuela in India?
The match can be live streamed on the Sonyliv App while the broadcast will be available on Sony Ten 1/HD and Sony Ten 2/HD.
Team News
Otero misses out for Colombia due to Covid-19 and is in isolation.
Chancellor, Cadiz, Martinez, Villanueva, Romo, Rosales and Otero have tested positive for Covid-19 and in isolation while Soteldo joins them on the side lines as he recovers from a thigh injury.
Colombia possible 11:
Ospina, Munoz, Mina, Murillo, Moreno, Cuadrado, Barrios, Uribe, Cardona, Borre and Zapata.
Venezuela possible 11:
Graterol, Cumana, L.Martinez, Mantia, Pino, Gonzalez, Casseres Jr, Manzano, Moreno, J. Martinez and Aristeguieta.
Prediction: Colombia 3-0 Venezuela
Colombia should win this one without much trouble against a severely weakened Venezuela side.
A dominant win will keep their confidence sky high as they are expected to progress into the next round.
Players to watch out for: Zapata, Cardona, Moreno and Martinez.