Colombia vs Brazil Prediction & Betting Tips - World Cup

Prediction published on 15/11/2023, 14:03  by Joseph King | Modified on 16/11/2023 at 11:00 in World Cup Prediction

The fifth matchday of the 2026 CONMEBOL World Cup qualifying campaign sees fifth-place Colombia hosting third-placed Brazil in Barranquilla. Colombia is one of only two unbeaten teams still remaining in the table with defending world champions Argentina being the other. Despite the unbeaten start, the Cafeteros will have wanted to convert more of their draws into wins as they remain a full six points off leaders Argentina. A 0-0 draw away against Ecuador in October marked the third successive draw for Colombia who also ended level against Chile and Uruguay during that stretch. The hosts are 1-1-0 on home soil with their victory coming by way of a 1-0 win over Venezuela in matchday one. They’ve managed to extend their unbeaten run under manager Nestor Lorenzo who took over in June of 2022. The Argentine has amassed a record of eight wins and five draws in his 13 matches in charge.

After two wins from two to start their qualifying campaign, the Selecao Canarinha suffered a tumultuous October. They would be denied the full three points after a late goal to draw 1-1 against Venezuela and would then suffer a 2-0 away defeat to Uruguay. It marked the first time that Brazil had lost a World Cup qualifying match since 2015. To make matters worse, they also saw captain Neymar suffer a ruptured ACL that will keep him out for some time, just one month after becoming his nation’s all time leading goalscorer. Brazil will now have to pick themselves back up as they currently trail leaders Argentina by five points in the standings. Brazil has a good record against Colombia, who they have lost to only once in over 30 years.