Sports Mole provides score predictions and previews for all of today’s Copa America fixtures, including Brazil vs. Colombia.
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Brazil can book a place in the knockout phase of the Copa America for a third successive occasion with a single point against Colombia on Tuesday at Levi’s Stadium in San Francisco.
A 4-1 victory over Paraguay on matchday two has vaulted Selecao into second place in Group D, while the Colombians clinched a spot in the quarter-finals thanks to a 3-0 win over Costa Rica.
We say: Brazil 1-1 Colombia
Both sides might be thinking long-term, with the Colombians already qualified for the next round, while Brazil have the inside track on second place, three points above Costa Rica with a +3 goal differential and Los Ticos at -3.
Neither team want to risk injuries nor suspensions, so we expect a cagey but entertaining affair with some quality youngsters on each side eager to impress.
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Needing a win to have any hope of progressing into the quarter-finals of the Copa America for the first time since 2004, Costa Rica will face Paraguay at Q2 Stadium on Tuesday.
A 3-0 defeat to Colombia on matchday two has dropped Los Ticos down to third in Group D with one point, while a 4-1 loss versus Brazil kept Paraguay without a point and officially eliminated them from this competition.
We say: Costa Rica 0-0 Paraguay
Both sides have played conservatively throughout this tournament because they have little creativity or quality to break down the other.
The Costa Ricans still have something to play for, but we do not believe they have the resources to find a way through Paraguay in this encounter.
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