Colombia will aim to build on their winning start to this years’ Copa America when they face Venezuela in their second group (Group A) match on Thursday night.
Stadium: Estádio Olímpico Pedro Ludovico (Goiania)
Key Statistics
Colombia are unbeaten in three games (W2, D1). They are aiming to go four competitive internationals unbeaten for the first time since June 2019. They have kept a clean sheet in all their last five wins
Venezuela are without a win in three games. They have kept one clean sheet in their last seven games
Head to Head
Colombia 25 wins; 16 draws; Venezuela 7 wins; Colombia scored 75 goals against 32 by Venezuela (in a total 48 matches)
Latest Performance
Colombia: DLLWDW ( Goals for 9, Goals Against 13)
Venezuela: LLWLDL ( Goals for 3, Goals Against 9)
Colombia
Colombia began their 2021 Copa America campaign with a 1-0 win over Ecuador. The win was the third time they were winning their opening Copa games in the last three years.
Overall, Los Cafeteros are looking to record their third win in four games to ensure that they hold a tight grip on their qualification destiny.
They face a Venezuela side that is struggling with the outbreak of COVID-19 within their camp and are keen to capitalise on their opponent’s difficult situation.
With a good team that is filled with good attackers, they will fancy their chances in this tie as they look to top the group provisionally, at least until Brazil play Peru later.
Possible line-ups
David Ospina; William Tesillo, Davinson Sanchez, Yerry Mina, John Medina; Jefferson Lerma, Gustavo Cuellar, Mateus Uribe; Luis Diaz, Juan Cuadrado, Duvan Zapata.
Venezuela
Venezuela began their 2021 Copa campaign with a disappointing 3-0 loss to Brazil on Sunday.
Due to the unavailability of 12 members of their squad who tested positive for coronavirus, they remain in a difficult situation and will be under pressure to put in a good shift in this game.
Also, considering their form, which has seen them win once in seven games, they head into this tie as clear underdogs. Should they take home all three points, it will certainly serve as a morale booster for them.
Possible line-ups
Joel Graterol; Yohan Cumana, Luis Mago, Adrian Martinez, La Mantia, Álex González, Bernaldo Monzano, Junior Moreno; Cristian Casseres, Fernando Aristeguieta.
Betting Odds
Colombia : Draw : Venezuela :: 1.28 : 5.50 : 11.00
| Colombia Goal | Venezuela Goal | Betting Odds |
| 2 | 0 | 5.50 |
| 1 | 0 | 6.00 |
| 3 | 0 | 7.50 |
| 2 | 1 | 9.00 |
| 1 | 1 | 10.00 |
| 0 | 0 | 11.00 |
Prediction
Colombia 2-0 Venezuela
