Copa America 2024: Argentina vs Colombia - Preview, Odds & Predictions

Argentina and Colombia advanced to the 2024 Copa America final after victories in their semi-final matches earlier this week.

Given their roster and the possible outcomes of the tournament, Argentina was a clear favorite to get to the final. To reach the final for the first time since their 2001 victory, Colombia had to overcome a challenging group and defeat Uruguay.

Luis Diaz and company are perhaps the tournament's most in-form squad, but Lionel Messi is within striking distance of capturing back-to-back Copa America crowns. In the end, who will be the champion on Sunday night?

Argentina x Colombia Team News

Argentina will be led by eight-time Ballon d'Or winner Lionel Messi, who scored against Canada on Wednesday and scored in their opening Copa America match of the summer. Lautaro Martinez, a star for Inter Milan, may have to settle for a bench role after scoring four goals in five U.S. appearances.

Former Real Madrid star Angel Di Maria will win his 145th cap in his last international game for the defending champions in Florida. Cristian Romero of Tottenham and Lisandro Martinez of Manchester United will form Argentina's central defense, continuing their rough combination.

Daniel Munoz, a defender for Crystal Palace, will sit out Saturday's encounter at Hard Rock Stadium after receiving a red card in Thursday's first half against Uruguay. Munoz will serve a one-match ban. Santiago Arias, a former star of Atletico Madrid, may start for his national team for the first time this summer in Copa America.

Liverpool star Luis Diaz, who has scored twice in his last four Copa America games, will be a crucial player in Monday's early hours. James Rodriguez, a former superstar for Real Madrid, will captain La Tricolor in Florida and get his 106th cap for his country.

Head To Head And Previous Matches

First and foremost, the South American superstars have solidified their position as the finest international team on the planet. Argentina made history in Qatar 18 months ago by obtaining their first global title since 1986. 

Following up on last week's Copa America experience and securing their berth to Florida with a straightforward 2-0 victory against Canada, Lionel Scaloni's squad is poised to break even more records here. 

With La Albiceleste just shifting into fourth gear this summer, it's clear that they're giving it their best. After winning the 2022 World Cup in the Middle East, Argentina has won 24 of their last 25 matches in all competitions. The defense, which Scaloni has been building a reputation for, has been rock solid this summer, allowing only one goal in the Copa America.

Colombia, whose 1-0 rout of Uruguay last week earned them a position in Monday's championship match, is living the stuff of fairytales. Nestor Lorenzo's guys have been all over the news this summer in the U.S., breaking records weekly and garnering praises worldwide. 

Despite facing impossible odds, the Yellows have maintained a perfect record across all competitions in their last 28 matches. Colombia will undoubtedly provide a formidable test at the Hard Rock Stadium, continuing their lengthy purple streak that began with a 1-0 defeat to Argentina in February 2022. After racking up some notable scalps in their protracted frenzy, Lorenzo's side will be eager to leave their mark here.

Our Predictions

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The defending world champions, Argentina, maybe within 90 minutes of a record-setting 16th Copa America title, but they will undoubtedly face a tough test here. La Tricolor has received a deluge of praise from all corners of the world as they have embarked on an incredible 28-match undefeated run across all competitions. 

We may be in for a nail-biting duel in the wee hours of Monday between two teams known for their tenacious defensive play.

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