Copa America, Final, Monday, 15.07.2024 at 02:00
Immediately after the final whistle of the second semi-final, which also involved Colombia, things got a little hectic in the stands.
Due to some tumultuous scenes, several players involved now run the risk of being retrospectively suspended by the association. However, this is more likely to affect various Uruguayans – especially Darwin Núñez!
In my Argentina Colombia tip for the final of this Copa America, I am of course not just talking about the “Albiceleste’s” attempt to go down in history as one of the most successful national teams of all time.
My Argentina Colombia prediction focuses on suggestions for the most suitable scenarios, which you can currently take advantage of at any time in various hand-picked sports betting apps.
I’ll answer in advance whether the underdog role of the Cafeteros is actually justified in this form
In the last seven Copa America finals since Colombia’s victory in 2001, the half-time score has always been the same as the final score after 90 minutes.
Consequently, some of my betting friends here in the editorial office suspect that the reigning world champions will lead 1-0 at half-time and will be able to successfully save this result over time.
For my part, however, my personal Argentina Colombia betting tip will give the supposed underdogs a good chance of winning the title
The prediction of the bookmakers?
The bookmakers are almost giving you a small gift with attractive Argentina odds of around 2.10 for a win within 90 minutes.
However, I am aware of the tough challenge that the upcoming opponent represents for the world champions on Monday. That’s why I’m not taking this offer straight away.
Argentina Colombia odds for a draw as well as a surprise win for the “Cafeteros” in regular time are close to the values of 2.90 and 4.10.
Analysis: Argentina vs Colombia
Last Wednesday, eight-time Ballon d’Or winner Lionel Messi finally scored his first Copa America goal of the summer against Canada. However, I wouldn’t recommend targeted Sunmaker sports bets on the captain for Monday.
Despite scoring four goals in his five appearances in the United States, the far more efficient Lautaro Martinez may have to make do with a place on the bench.
As a result, I would prefer you to place a goal bet on Martinez, but only if he is actually on the pitch from the start. However, the final starting line-up will only be announced hours before the final.
For the rest, it’s time to say goodbye. Former Real Madrid star Ángel Di María will make his 145th and possibly very last international appearance for the reigning world champions
Colombia deserved their place in the final after a thrilling 1-0 win over Uruguay last week! Week after week, they break records and earn praise around the world.
Over every obstacle, the Colombians have remarkably not suffered a single defeat in their last 28 consecutive appearances in all competitions.
This impressive run stretches back to a 1-0 defeat to Argentina in February 2022. Has this come full circle?
Colombia will certainly pose an immense challenge at the Hard Rock Stadium. With some euphoric victories in their long run of success, the supposed underdogs will be keen to put down one last big marker here
Odds analysis
I think it is plausible that Argentina will win 1:0 or 2:0, but not inevitable. The 1:1 draw against Ecuador in the quarter-finals has already shown that the reigning world champions can get into trouble against the continent’s top teams.
What makes me suspicious and where I see a very good opportunity to place a lucrative value bet concerns the odds on the expected number of goals.
The bookmakers are prepared to pay out handsome odds of around 2.65 for a successful over-2.5-goal tip.
Although none of Argentina’s five Copa America matches have broken this mark, it is no coincidence that Colombia have the most prolific forward line in the entire competition (12 goals).
Argentina face rendez-vous with history
Argentina are on the verge of being crowned one of the best national teams of all time.
Winning back-to-back Copa America titles is no mean feat, as Brazil and Chile have already done it this millennium.
However, it would be unique to have also become world champions between winning two tournaments.
All of this will certainly provide additional motivation for Argentina to put Colombia in their place in the regular season.
ARG vs COL: The duel of the invincibles!
Argentina made history 18 months ago in Qatar when they won the World Cup for the first time since 1986. Since then, the revered footballers at home have only further cemented their place as the best national team in the world.
In fact, ARG have won 24 of their last 25 matches in all competitions since their success at the 2022 World Cup in the Middle East in winter.
Consequently, Monday’s clash is somewhere between the two invincibles!
After being red-carded in the first half against Uruguay on Thursday, Crystal Palace defender Daniel Munoz will have to serve a suspension and will therefore not be in the starting line-up at the Hard Rock Stadium.
That will be a significant blow for the Colombians and one they should be aware of. Former Atletico Madrid star Santiago Arias could replace him in the starting eleven
Colombia will be a tough opponent even without Munoz, let me tell you.
In February 2022, Argentina beat the Cafeteros 1-0 in the World Cup qualifiers for Qatar, but that was also their first win over the South Americans after four consecutive draws (3 draws, 1 defeat).
Strictly speaking, that’s not quite true, because ARG came out on top at the last Copa America in 2021, but only in a penalty shootout, so I’ve classified the semi-final win as a draw in this view (2-1 on penalties).
My tip:
It will be a tight game, so tight that I prefer to expect a “tangible surprise” with regard to the Argentina-Colombia betting tip.
After all, Ecuador already pinned the Argentinians to a 1-1 draw after 90 minutes in the quarter-finals, which would give me a tidy payout in the event of a replay on Monday in Miami.
My final reason for thinking that my chances of success are good is that the “Albiceleste” have not always looked confident so far and Colombia have much more to offer than Ecuador in terms of play.
So my Argentina Colombia betting tip is: Double chance X2 & Both teams to score
