Published on: Jun 23, 2021 2:31 pm IST|Updated on: Jun 23, 2021 2:31 pm IST
BRA vs COL Dream11: Brazil takes on Colombia in a crunch fixture in the Copa America in Rio De Janeiro. The hosts have been excellent of late and are on a winning streak of about 8 games now. They are unbeaten in Copa America and are on top of the Zona Norte, scoring 7 goals in 2 games. Colombia has been slightly inconsistent with 1 win, 1 draw and 1 loss from 3 games. Peru upset the odds to beat Colombia 2-1 in their last game which means that their qualification is still not confirmed. They now take on the most in-form team in South America.
Date: 24th June, Thursday Kick-Off: 5:30 am (IST) Venue: Estadio Olimpico Nilton Santos, Rio De Janeiro
Zona Norte Table: Brazil is 1st in the table with Colombia in 2nd.
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Recent Form Brazil: WWWWW Colombia: WDWDL
Head-to-Head (last 5 meetings): Brazil – 2 Draw – 2 Colombia – 1
Brazil News
Injury Report and Unavailability:
• Tite’s side is without any injuries for this game.
Expected Changes and Strategy:
• Marquinhos can start to give Thiago Silva a rest. • Casemiro will be back in midfield to partner Fabinho and Lucas Paqueta. • Neymar, Richarlison and Gabriel Jesus will spearhead the attack.
Brazil Starting XI (likely)
Ederson Moraes (GK) Danilo Eder Militao Marquinhos Alex Sandro Casemiro Fabinho Lucas Paqueta Richarlison Gabriel Jesus Neymar
Colombia News
• Juan Otero tested positive for Covid-19 and will be unavailable for this game. • Yairo Moreno suffered a muscular injury and is sidelined.
• Colombia’s backline should remain the same with Yerry Mina keeping his spot. • Gustavo Cuellar will start in midfield with Mateus Uribe returning after serving his suspension. • Duvan Zapata will partner Luis Muriel in attack.
Colombia Starting XI (likely)
David Ospina (GK) John Medina Davinson Sanchez Yerry Mina William Tesillo Juan Cuadrado Wilmar Barrios Gustavo Cuellar Mateus Uribe Duvan Zapata Luis Muriel
Fantasy Football Tips
Captain Options
Neymar – The Brazilian has been excellent as usual for both club and country. He has 4 goals and 3 assists in his last 4 games, including 2 goals and 1 assist in the Copa America. Neymar also grabbed the second goal in their last match against Peru.
Richarlison – Richarlison has received a confidence boost with a goal and assist against Peru. He has been very good for Everton and it is time for him to shine for Brazil. Playing alongside the likes of Neymar and Gabriel Jesus, his good form is just set to continue.
Differential Pick
Duvan Zapata – The Atalanta forward has not gotten off the mark in Copa America yet but it won’t be long before he does. He has 15 goals and 9 assists in 29 starts in Serie A last season. Zapata also created 51 chances, attempted 39 shots on target and 34 successful dribbles.
Goalkeeper – Ospina Defenders – Sandro, Militao, Marquinhos, Danilo Midfielders – Cuadrado, Barrios, Richarlison (VC) Forwards – Neymar (C), Jesus, Zapata
Likely Winner:
Brazil will be the favourites for the BRA vs COL Today Match Prediction. Colombia is difficult opponents but it remains to be seen how they respond to a deflating loss to Peru. Brazil has been on a devastating run and is the favourites to win this Copa America title. It will take a huge performance from Colombia to cause an upset to them. They have also played more games than the home side which has granted their rivals more time to rest and recuperate for games. While Colombia is a very side, capable of surprises, it is unlikely that they will stop Brazil’s winning streak.