Uruguay vs Colombia: In what is set to be an exciting clash, Uruguay is up against Colombia in the Quarterfinal of the Copa America on Sunday.
Match Details:
Teams: Uruguay vs Colombia
Venue: Estadio Nacional de Brasilia, Brazil
Date: Sunday 4th July, 2021
Time: 03:30 AM IST
Live Link: https://www.sonyliv.com/sports/football-copa-america-2021-1700000734
Preview
Uruguay takes on Colombia in the Copa America 2021 Quarterfinal on Sunday as we head into yet another exciting phase of the competition.
La Celeste finished runners-up in the South Zone group with 7 points following 2 wins, a draw and loss respectively.
They lost their opening fixture against Argentina 1-0 followed by a draw against Chile.
But successive wins against Bolivia and Paraguay ensured confidence back into the set-up as they knockouts.
On the other hand, Colombia secured a 3rd place finish in their group with 4 points. An inconsistent group phase included 1 win, 1 draw and 2 losses.
As a result, they lack form coming into this contest and are looking to turn the tide.
Colombia ended their group stage with successive losses to Peru and Brazil, which hit their momentum following a decent start.
This is set to be a tasty affair and we can expect a closely fought clash.
Both sides enter this clash at the opposite ends of the confidence Ladder.
Uruguay secured a comfortable 3-0 win against Colombia the last times these two sides last faced each other in 2020.
Cavani, Suárez and Nunez found the back of the net and picked up an important 3 points.
Form Guide
Uruguay: DLDWW
Colombia: DWDLL
Also read: 5 oldest players who will play in the Copa America 2020; check the names
Last Matches of both teams:
Uruguay 1-0 Paraguay
Brazil 2-1 Colombia
Where to watch the live streaming and broadcast of Uruguay vs Colombia in India?
The match can be live streamed on the Sonyliv App while the broadcast will be available on Sony Ten 2/HD and Sony Six/HD. Regional broadcast is available on Sony Ten 4.
Team News
There are no injury concerns for either side ahead of this clash.
Uruguay possible 11:
Muslera, Nández, Giménez, Godin, Vina, Valverde, Bentancur, De Arrascaeta, de la Cruz, Cavani and Suárez.
Colombia possible 11:
Ospina, Tesillo, Sánchez, Mina, Munoz, Diaz, Uribe, Barrios, Cuadrado, Muriel and Zapata.
Prediction: Uruguay 2-1 Colombia
We expect a closely fought contest in this one due to the form of the respective sides.
Uruguay is in slightly better frame of mind following successive wins coming into this match and we expect them to edge this one.
Players to watch out for: Suárez, Cavani, Muriel, Zapata, Bentancur.