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Argentina battles Colombia in the Copa America final Sunday at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens. Kickoff is set for 8 p.m. ET (FOX). Below, we analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Argentina vs. Colombia odds, and make our best soccer bets, picks and predictions.
Argentina has been dominant in international play over the last several years. It won Copa America in 2021 and the World Cup in 2022 behind the world’s best player in F Lionel Messi. Argentina hasn’t looked as impressive as expected, but it still found its way to the Copa America title game. It won all 3 group stage matches, beating Canada 2-0, Chile 1-0 and Peru 2-0. It then took down Ecuador 1-1 (4-2 penalty kicks) in a quarterfinal and beat Canada 2-0 again but this time in a semifinal.
Colombia has looked more impressive than many predicted. It won 2 group stage matches — beating Paraguay 2-1 and Costa Rica 3-0. It also drew Brazil 1-1 in the group stage. Colombia routed Panama 5-0 in a quarterfinal before topping Uruguay 1-0 in a semifinal despite a 1st-half red card.
Colombia is 12th in the FIFA World Rankings, while Argentina is No. 1.
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Argentina vs. Colombia odds
Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 5:49 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline: Argentina +110 (bet $100 to win $110) | Colombia +360 (bet $100 to win $360) | Draw +190 (bet $100 to win $190)
- To Lift the Cup: Argentina -200 (bet $200 to win $100) | Colombia +162 (bet $100 to win $162)
- Over/Under: 1.5 (O: -174 | U: +142)
- Over/Under: 2.5 (O: +186 | U: -235)
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Argentina vs. Colombia picks and predictions
Prediction
Argentina 2, Colombia 2 — Argentina wins in penalty kicks
Moneyline (ML)
BET DRAW (+190).
Argentina has breezed through its competition so far in Copa America, but Colombia will be its most challenging task. Colombia has high-quality players like Liverpool F Luis Díaz. Former superstar M James Rodríguez has also made a nice rebound in this tournament with 1 goal and a team-high 6 assists.
When it has faced stiff competition, like Uruguay and Brazil, Colombia has either come out on top or been able to get a draw. Argentina is the older side with 37-year-old Messi up top and 36-year-old M Ángel Di María, who even started the last match. Colombia hasn’t played a top-15 side in 2024.
Expect a close battle with both teams playing at a high level. BACK DRAW (+190).
Over/Under (O/U)
BET OVER 2.5 (+186).
Colombia has gone Over this total in 5 of its last 7 games, and it has tallied at least 3 goals in 4 of those. It has the firepower to break through the Argentinian backline, which didn’t hold up well against Canada despite not allowing a goal. Canada ended with 9 shots, many of which the Colombia side would’ve capitalized on.
Argentina has scored at least 2 goals in 3 of 5 games in this tournament. While it has had a solid defense, this will by far be its most challenging opponent. The last time it faced a quality opponent, back-to-back friendlies vs. Uruguay and Brazil in Nov. 2023, Argentina allowed 2 and 0 goals, respectively.
At this value and given the capabilities of both attacks, TAKE OVER 2.5 (+186).
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