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Colombia will get their Copa America 2024 campaign underway against Paraguay at NRG Stadium on Monday. Colombia, the 2001 winners, finished third in the previous edition while Paraguay were eliminated from the quarterfinals.
Los Cafeteros were in great form in their pre-tournament friendlies as they registered an 8-1 win on aggregate in two games. That included a 5-1 victory over the USA, who host this edition's tournament. Luis Díaz scored in the second friendly against Bolivia while Jhon Arias scored in both games.
Los Guaraníes played three friendlies ahead of the tournament and, after failing to score in their first two games against Chile and Peru, they won 1-0 against Panama in their third friendly. They are two-time champions in the Copa America but have not lifted the title since 1979.
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Colombia vs Paraguay Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- The two teams have a long-standing rivalry and have met 49 times in all competitions. Los Cafeteros have the upper hand in these meetings with 23 wins. Los Guaraníes are not far behind with 18 wins and eight games have ended in draws.
- The two teams last met in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier in November, with the 2001 Copa America champions recording a 1-0 away win.
- Paraguay are winless in their last five meetings against Los Cafeteros, failing to score in four games in that period.
- Six of the seven meetings between the two teams have produced under 2.5 goals.
- The two teams have met 11 times in the Copa America, with all games producing conclusive results. The 2001 champions have the better record in these meetings as well with a 6-5 lead in wins.
- Los Guaraníes have registered just two wins in their last 14 games in the Copa America.
Colombia vs Paraguay Prediction
Los Cafeteros are currently on a 23-game unbeaten streak in all competitions and will look to build on this form in their campaign opener. They have registered eight consecutive wins, which included victories over Brazil, Spain, and the USA, and are strong favorites.
La Albirroja have just one win in their last five games in all competitions, failing to score in four games in that period. They have scored just two goals in their last nine games in all competitions, which is a cause for concern.
Interestingly, both teams have just two wins in their last five games in the Copa America while suffering three losses. Nonetheless, considering Los Cafeteros' current form and dominance in recent meetings in this fixture, Colombia are expected to register a comfortable win.
Prediction: Colombia 2-1 Paraguay
Colombia vs Paraguay Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Colombia to win
Tip 2: Goals - Over/Under 2.5 Goals - Over 2.5 goals
Tip 3: At least one goal to be scored in the first half - Yes
Tip 4: Jhon Arias to score or assist any time - Yes
