Spain Women and Colombia Women will trade tackles in a Paris 2024 Olympics Games Women's football tournament quarterfinal fixture on Saturday. The Spaniards wrapped up their group-stage campaign with a routine 2-0 victory over Brazil in a dramatic game.
They gained a one-woman advantage in first-half injury time when the legendary Marta was sent off. They broke the deadlock in the 68th minute through Athene del Castillo while Alexia Putellas added a second in the 17th minute of injury time. The Brazilians ended the game with nine women following Antonia's injury after they had used up all their substitutes.
The victory saw La Roja finish at the summit of Group C with nine points from three games.
Colombia, meanwhile, fell to a 1-0 defeat to Canada in their final game of the group stage. Vanessa Gilles scored the match-winner in the 61st minute.
The loss saw them end the group stage in third spot but they progressed to the knockout rounds as one of the best third-placed sides.
France or Brazil awaits the winner of this tie in the semifinal.
Spain Women vs Colombia Women Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- This will be the first meeting between the two sides.
- Colombia have lost six of 11 games against UEFA opponents.
- Spain have won 11 of their last 12 games (one loss).
- Colombia have won just one of their last five games (three losses).
- Spain remained number one in the latest FIFA World Rankings while Colombia climbed one spot to 22nd place.
- Spain form guide: W-W-W-W-L Colombia form guide: L-W-L-D-L
Spain Women vs Colombia Women Prediction
Spain came into this tournament as world champions and were one of the favorites to go all the way and win a first gold medal at the Olympics. Incredibly, this is the Iberians' maiden appearance at the Olympics, highlighting how much progress they have made in the last few years.
Colombia, for their part, made it out of the group stage at the third time of asking. They are the underdogs but have the impressive Linda Caicedo in their ranks and as such cannot be written off.
Spain were one of the most dominant sides in the group stage and we are backing Montserrat Tomé's side to claim a routine victory and clean sheet.
Prediction: Spain Women 2-0 Colombia Women
Spain Women vs Colombia Women Betting Tips
Tip 1 - Spain Women to win
Tip 2 - Both teams to score: No
Tip 3 - Under 2.5 goals