Copa America group play is coming to a conclusion with perhaps two of the most heavily scrutinized teams facing off.
A much-maligned Brazilian team takes the pitch opposite Colombia on Tuesday night for a match that won’t be as drama-filled as others.
Colombia has already clinched Group D, having won their matches against Costa Rica and Paraguay.
Brazil comes in as -110 favorites to win this match outright on DraftKings, with a draw being the second-likeliest outcome at +240, followed by Columbia at +330.
A big piece of this betting line is dependent on how many, if any, players that Colombia chooses to rest.
Yesterday, The Post corrected postulated that Uruguay should not be underdogs against the United States Men’s National Team.
Sure enough, lineups were released and Uruguay decided to not rest a single player in their starting lineup and the line flipped, with the United States moving to underdog status.
Colombia likely won’t be favored under any circumstance between now and game time, but this line could shorten if Colombia plays to win.
Both teams are all but assured of going through the group stage, as Costa Rica would need a win and a Brazil loss, while also making up a six-goal differential.
Colombia vs. Brazil prediction
Two of the tournament’s best offenses face off Tuesday, and there are plenty of reasons to expect both teams to play a high-tempo style.
Colombia comes into Tuesday in excellent form, winning 10 straight matches while scoring multiple goals in all but three of those wins.
At least three total goals have been scored in Colombia’s last five games, so we know their pace is strong.
Taking into account Brazil’s relentless attack is their showcase match against Paraguay last time out.
Braziler went up 3-0 in the first half in that match against Paraguay en route to an eventual 4-1 victory.
Manager Dorival Junior should look to keep that offensive barrage coming Tuesday night.
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Target the over 2.5 goals scored in total for this match; the line would move dramatically if Colombia does play at full strength.
And it’s still worth a wager should Colombia unload their bench.
PICK: Brazil-Colombia over 2.5 total goals scored (+118, FanDuel)
