Uruguay v Colombia betting tips: Uruguay defence hard to break down

Colombia are 12/5 to get back to winning ways as the knockout stage begins while the match is 2/1 to go to extra-time.

Uruguay v Colombia head-to-head

Uruguay’s status as favourites is backed up by their last meeting which was a World Cup qualifier in November.

Manchester United striker Edinson Cavani put Uruguay ahead after only five minutes before Suarez converted an early second-half penalty.

Darwin Nunez wrapped up a 3-0 win for Uruguay and Colombia’s misery was complete when they had Yerry Mina sent off as they suffered their heaviest home defeat in 82 years.

There have been at least two goals in each of the last seven meetings while over 2.5 goals has paid out in 10 of the last 13 so looks an option for Uruguay v Colombia betting tips at 8/5.

Previous XI

Colombia: Ospina, Tesillo, Mina, Munoz, Sanchez, Barrios, Cuadrado, Uribe, Zapata, Diaz, Borre.

Key battles

Uruguay’s well-organised defence is marshalled by the experienced Diego Godin and will be confident of keeping Colombia at bay, having conceded just two goals in six matches in 2021.

Colombia strikers Luis Muriel and Duvan Zapata are yet to get off the mark at the Copa America and they look short of the firepower needed here.

Uruguay have obvious match-winners in their squad and Cavani can be backed at 4/1 to score more goals than Colombia while Suarez is 9/5 to add to his tally and 7/2 to open the scoring.

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