Copa America 2024 Final: Argentina vs Colombia Match Prediction, Team news, Head-to-Head, Betting Tips, Odds and Top Players
Come Sunday, the high-flying Colombia will face the defending champions, Argentina, in the Copa America Final at Hard Rock Stadium, Florida. Colombia will look to lay hands on the trophy again, having last won in 2001 as the host. However, it will be a matter of defending the title for Lionel Messi and his boys. If successful, it will also mark La Albiceleste’s 16th Copa title, surpassing Uruguay’s 15th.
Despite having reached the final, Argentina are not in their best form. They have scored only eight goals so far, with four of them coming from Lautaro Martinez. This demonstrates that the team heavily relies on Lautaro Martinez in the final third, implying his striking partner’s inefficacy. However, there is no denying that the defense has stood like a rock, having leaked only one goal. Another positive aspect of the team is goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez’s red-hot form, as well as Lionel Messi getting into the grove at the right time. 
When it comes to Colombia, nobody anticipated that they would emerge as the most thrilling team in Copa America 2024. The team has scored the most goals (12) and has the best goal ratio (2.4), conceding only twice during the tournament, a testament to their well-oiled unit. However, Colombia has a history of losing under pressure, despite the team’s apparent resilience this time around under the rejuvenated James Rodriguez.
Match Details
Date: July 14, 2024
Time: 08:00 PM (local time)
Venue: Hard Rock Stadium, Florida
Team News
Argentina Overview
Recent Form: W-W-W-D-W
Injuries/Suspensions: All Available
Argentina Predicted Line-Up (4-4-2):
E. Martinez; Molina, Romero, Li. Martinez, Tagliafico; Di Maria, De Paul, Fernandez, Mac Allister; Messi, Alvarez
Colombia Overview
Recent Form: W-W-D-W-W
Injuries/suspensions: Daniel Munoz (suspension)
Colombia Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1):
J. Vargas; S. Arias; Sanchez; Cuesta; Mojica; Rios; Lerma; J. Arias; Rodriguez; Diaz; Cordoba
Argentina vs. Colombia Head-to-Head
Argentina and Colombia have been fierce rivals in South America since the beginning, but Argentina has dominated this rivalry in the last 13 years. There have been four wins for Argentina in 10 matches, while Colombia has won one game and drawn six.
Argentina vs Colombia Top Player Predictions
Lionel Messi (Argentina): This Copa America hasn’t seen Messi’s best, but he is a player for big games, and his aura was evident in the semi-final against Canada. He scored a goal against Canada and looked like his old self, which could be a scary sign for Colombia. The Argentine magician only has a goal and an assist so far in this tournament, but considering his nature and history, Messi will be the biggest threat for Colombia.
James Rodriguez (Colombia): This Copa America has been a game changer for Colombia, and Rodriguez has been arguably the key to their resurgence. With six assists and one goal to his credit, he has made the most contributions (7) in the tournament. He is Colombia’s driving creative force, and his performance in the final heavily determines their fate. Against the competition’s best defense, Rodriguez’s special will be necessary to end Colombia’s long-standing drought in Copa America dating back to 2001.
Argentina vs. Colombia Betting tips and odds
- Julian Alvarez to score first goal- 11/2x odds with Sporting Index
- Argentina score 2 goals – 5.25x odds with Parimatch
- Both teams to score – 2.32x odds with 1xBet
Argentina vs. Colombia winner prediction
Argentina are the reigning World and Copa America champions, but they haven’t lived up to that reputation. The strongest attacking team in the tournament, Colombia, faces Argentina, which has the best defense. To breach Colombia’s equally strong defense, Argentina will need equal support from its attackers. Expected to be tight match, Argentina’s experience as big-match players and Messi’s magic do give them the edge.
Final Prediction:
Argentina 2–1 Colombia
