Tag: Colombia

USWNT vs. Colombia soccer odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s USWNT vs. Colombia soccer odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

The United States Women’s National Team hosts Colombia at Rio Tinto Stadium in Sandy, Utah. Tuesday’s kickoff is set for 10 p.m. ET (ESPN). Below, we preview the USWNT vs. Columbia odds and lines, and make our best soccer bets, picks and predictions.

This will continue the summer circuit of international friendlies for the USWNT. After crushing Uzbekistan 9-0 and 9-1 in a pair of matches, the USWNT defeated Colombia 3-0 in Colorado Saturday.

The friendlies will help Team USA get into form for the CONCACAF Women’s Championship final round, which commences with a match against Haiti July 4.

At least in their first match, Colombia posed a larger threat to the USWNT than many of its previous opponents, mainly on the defensive end. While the USWNT had 22 shots, they were limited to just 8 on target. Colombia had 27% of the possession and just 1 shot.

Colombia ranks 28th in the world, per FIFA women’s rankings (USA is No. 1). Coming into this 2-game match with the U.S., Colombia had drawn its last 4 international friendlies, 2 against Argentina and 2 against Venezuela.

Check out Pro Soccer Wire: For the American soccer fan, USA TODAY Sports Media Group’s website provides a fresh look at the beautiful game.

USWNT vs. Colombia odds, lines, picks and predictions

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 8 a.m. ET.

  • Money line: USWNT -10000 (bet $10,000 to win $100) | Colombia +4000 (bet $100 to win $4000) | Draw +1200
  • Over/Under: 4.5 (O: -135 | U: -107)

[tipico]

Prediction

USA 4, Colombia 0

Money line (ML)

PASS.

Betting any favorite at -10000 produces little value.

Even $100 would result in a fraction of a dollar in return. Even the alternate line of USA -2 at -370 has no value. There are some correct score predictions that may be worth a long-shot gamble.

Considering the USWNT gave up 1 shot on Saturday and has given up just 1 goal total in all 6 of the 2022 matches, which was Uzbekistan’s only shot on target, I’d back its defense.

If you’re set on playing the USWNT, a final result of 4-0 (+420) would be worth a small wager.

Over/Under (O/U)

BET UNDER 4.5 (-107).

The USWNT might not have put up 6 or 7 goals on Saturday, but they were still dominant. That display should role over into their performance on Tuesday evening. They controlled the game, holding 73% of possession.

Colombia had just 1 shot on 0 shots on target. They had under half as many passes. I expect a similar showing. The USWNT had just 8 shots on target, scoring on 3.

The USA has played 2 of its 4 matches this year against FIFA top 30 teams under this total. The only 2 that reached it were a pair of 5-0 wins over New Zealand.

Considering how they played Saturday mixed with the fact that the USWNT should be giving more minutes to younger players and fewer to veterans like F Alex Morgan, I expect this battle to again go under.

Bet legally online with a trusted partner: Tipico Sportsbook, Sportsbook Wire’s official sportsbook partner in CO, NJ and soon IA. Bet now!

If you’re looking for more sports betting picks and tips, access all of our content at SportsbookWire.com and BetFTW, or try out our USA TODAY Parlay Calculator. Please gamble responsibly.

Follow @nathanbeighle_ on Twitter. Follow @SportsbookWire on Twitter and like us on Facebook.

Gannett may earn revenue from Tipico for audience referrals to betting services. Tipico has no influence over nor are any such revenues in any way dependent on or linked to the newsrooms or news coverage. See Tipico.com for Terms and Conditions. 21+ only. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER (NJ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO), 1-800-BETS-OFF (IA).

[lawrence-newsletter]

[lawrence-auto-related count=3 category=3296]

USWNT sees Colombia win as ‘good preparation’ for CONCACAF W Championship

The USWNT saw their friendly win as an ideal warm-up for qualifying

The U.S. women’s national team were made to work for a 3-0 win over Colombia Saturday night, overcoming some physical play and strong goalkeeping to eventually finish with a comfortable victory.

Perceptions around the USWNT mean that any 0-0 scoreline at halftime, as was the case at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park, is met with a reaction from an expectant fanbase. Within the team, though, the response was to look at the situation as a positive.

“It’s not a secret that they were very much focused to not get scored on,” said head coach Vlatko Andonovski to reporters in a post-game press conference. “The main focus for us is going to be final third, different combinations, creating space and executing the opportunities that we create.”

Speaking to Fox Sports 1 following the game, Alex Morgan—making her first USWNT appearance since October 2021—said that playing Colombia’s low block was a good warm-up for the CONCACAF W Championship, where the expectation in at least the first two group stage games (against Haiti and Jamaica) is to face an opponent prepared to defend deep.

“It’s a good preparation tool for us,” said Morgan. “Them kind of having a five-back and really sitting back and kind of not allowing us to play through them, we might see that (next month), so it’s just a great game for us in preparation.”

Andonovski added that this was a good dry run for what the team will see in Monterrey in a little over a week. “That’s pretty much what we’re going to see going forward, with most of the teams that we’re gonna face in CONCACAF.”

A major story in this match was the goals that weren’t, with the USWNT seeing Catalina Pérez save penalty kicks in both halves, from Lindsey Horan and Rose Lavelle. Andonovski said that while he’d of course like to see those converted, he’s not too worried.

“Obviously, it’s a penalty kick, probably the best goalscoring opportunity you can have as a team,” said Andonovski. “Give credit to the goalkeeper, she did a great job, two good saves, and we’re definitely going to work on it a little bit more. We still believe that both Lindsey and Rose are very good penalty takers.” Andonovski also pointed out that at last year’s Olympics, he chose Lavelle to shoot first in the quarterfinal against the Netherlands, an attempt that successfully set the USWNT up to advance.

The USWNT coach also highlighted performances off the bench from Ashley Sanchez, Kristie Mewis, and Taylor Kornieck, who scored on her national team debut.

For Andonovski, it started with some halftime changes, including having Sanchez come in and play alongside Lavelle in a “double No. 10” arrangement. Sanchez was involved on the opening goal in combination with Lavelle, and later played the pass that resulted in Lavelle’s penalty kick after Morgan was taken down.

“I think Ashley Sanchez was one of the main reasons why we got a little more sophisticated in the second half, because she was able to eliminate players on the dribble,” explained Andonovski. “She was able to connect well with the players around her, and she also asked different questions from the defenders. (Colombia) had to adjust.”

[lawrence-related id=3861,3852,3799]

Sophia Smith, USWNT overcome rugged Colombia in 3-0 friendly win

Despite two saved penalties, the USWNT won in Colorado thanks to Smith’s brace

Sophia Smith’s brace carried the U.S. women’s national team to a 3-0 win over Colombia Saturday night in Colorado.

Facing a very low block and a rarely-seen sweeper in use from Colombia, the USWNT started sluggishly. Still, they should have entered the locker room up by a couple of goals: Mal Pugh side-footed wide of an early empty net after good work from Sophia Smith, while a disputed penalty won by Smith resulted in both Catalina Pérez saving Lindsey Horan’s spot kick, and Smith stumbling as she tried to deposit the rebound, sending it wide.

Smith would make up for that shortly after the start of the second half, burying two goals in a six-minute span. First, Rose Lavelle and halftime substitute Ashley Sanchez combined at midfield to send the Portland Thorns star in behind to clip the ball past Pérez in the 54th minute.

On the second, it was Lavelle again with the assist, this time playing a smart diagonal ball that broke the Colombia back line, leaving Smith room to race away and slide a shot home on the hour mark.

Sanchez picked another halftime sub, Alex Morgan, out with a lob after great work to get open, with Morgan drawing another penalty kick. Pérez yet again produced a save though, this time denying Lavelle at full stretch in the 69th minute.

While Casey Murphy saw very little work in her fifth cap, the USWNT’s big chances dried up after that, with long spells of possession but few breakthroughs. Megan Rapinoe came in late and got involved, bending a free kick inches wide in the 85th minute after having a penalty appeal rejected.

Rapinoe would still factor into a goal, floating a precise 90th minute free kick in for Taylor Kornieck, who expertly guided home a header on her USWNT debut.

The USWNT will complete their back-to-back with Colombia next Tuesday, when they meet again at Rio Tinto Stadium in Utah.

See the USWNT’s goals vs. Colombia

[lawrence-related id=3852,3801,3799]

USWNT vs. Colombia odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s USWNT vs. Colombia odds and lines, with MLS picks and predictions.

The United States Women’s National Team hosts Colombia at DSG Park in Commerce City, Colo. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. ET. Below, we preview the USWNT vs. Columbia odds and lines, and make our best MLS bets, picks and predictions.

This will continue the summer circuit of international friendly for the USWNT. They crushed Uzbekistan, 9-0, scoring on an own goal in the 1st minute their last time on the pitch. They won 9-1 the match before.

This will help them get into form for the CONCACAF Women’s Championship final round, which commences with a match against Haiti July 4. They’ll take on Colombia at Rio Tinto Stadium Tuesday.

As for Colombia, they should pose a larger threat than Uzbekistan.

Colombia ranks 28th in the world, per FIFA women’s rankings (USA sits No. 1). Colombia has drawn their last 4 international friendlies, 2 against Argentina and 2 against Venezuela.

Check out Pro Soccer Wire: For the American soccer fan, USA TODAY Sports Media Group’s website provides a fresh look at the beautiful game.

USWNT vs. Colombia odds, lines, picks and predictions

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Saturday at 11:15 a.m. ET.

  • Money line: USWNT -20000 (bet $20,000 to win $100) | Colombia +5000 (bet $100 to win $5000) | Draw +1300
  • Over/Under: 5.5 (O: -125 | U: -115)

[tipico]

Prediction

USA 4, Colombia 0

Money line (ML)

PASS.

Betting any favorite at -20000 produces little value.

Even $100 would result in a fraction of a dollar in return. That said, even USA -2 at -800 has no value. There are some correct score predictions that may be worth a long-shot gamble.

Considering the USWNT has given up 1 goal in all 5 2022 matches, which was Uzbekistan’s only shot on target, I’d back their defense.

If you’re set on playing the USWNT, 4-0 (+430) would be worth a small wager.

Over/Under (O/U)

BET UNDER 5.5 (-115).

The USWNT has played in 5 games in 2022, and they’ve outscored their opponents 28-1.

However, they beat Uzbekistan 18-1 in their 2 most recent matches. The other 3 were a 0-0 draw with the Czech Republic and two 5-0 wins over New Zealand.

Colombia should look more like those than the women’s dominance over Uzbekistan. In Colombia’s 4 friendlies this year, they’ve scored 4 and allowed 4 with two 0-0 draws and two 2-2 draws as the results.

While the USWNT has elite scorers like F Alex Morgan and F Megan Rapinoe, they’ve also been trying to incorporate the next generation of women’s talent.

Combine what they’ve done against quality opponents with who should take the pitch, and the UNDER 5.5 (-115) is my favorite play in this battle.

Bet legally online with a trusted partner: Tipico Sportsbook, Sportsbook Wire’s official sportsbook partner in CO, NJ and soon IA. Bet now!

If you’re looking for more sports betting picks and tips, access all of our content at SportsbookWire.com and BetFTW, or try out our USA TODAY Parlay Calculator. Please gamble responsibly.

Follow @nathanbeighle_ on Twitter. Follow @SportsbookWire on Twitter and like us on Facebook.

Gannett may earn revenue from Tipico for audience referrals to betting services. Tipico has no influence over nor are any such revenues in any way dependent on or linked to the newsrooms or news coverage. See Tipico.com for Terms and Conditions. 21+ only. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER (NJ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO), 1-800-BETS-OFF (IA).

[lawrence-newsletter]

[lawrence-auto-related count=3 category=3296]

El Tri sub-20, le gana a Colombia y es tercer lugar en Toulon

El Tri juvenil consiguió su cuarto tercer lugar en el torneo Esperanzas de Toulon que ya ganó en una ocasión.

El Tri sub 20 se quedó con el tercer lugar del Torneo Maurice Revello, mejor conocido como el torneo Esperanzas de Toulon, el más importante a nivel de selecciones juveniles en el mundo.

México derrotó 2-0 a Colombia con goles de Santi Muñoz en la primera parte y Efraín Álvarez en la segunda mitad para quedarse con el tercer puesto del prestigiado torneo.

Foto ESPECIAL

Tras haber caído de fea forma en semifinales ante el anfitrión Francia por marcador de 4-1, El Tri se repuso en lo anímico para vencer a Colombia que había llegado al duelo tras derrotar a Venezuela en penales.

El partido fue ríspido y terminó con dos colombianos expulsados, el buen juego ofensivo con el que arrancaron los cafetaleros rápidamente fue apagado con una pelota parada donde el delantero Muñoz del Newcastle aprovechó y abrió el marcador.

Con autoridad México sobrellevó el partido hasta que vino el segundo tanto de Efraín Álvarez y con él se liquidaron las esperanzas colombianas y para El Tri juvenil es su cuarto tercer lugar en el torneo Esperanzas de Toulon que ya ganó en una ocasión.

[lawrence-auto-related count=4]

 

Decretan tres días de duelo en Cali por fallecimiento de Freddy Rincón

Descanse en paz Freddy Eusebio Rincón Valencia, un talentoso futbolista que deja recuerdos imborrables en la afición

Una pena la que embarga al mundo del futbol no solo en Colombia sino en todo el mundo con el fallecimiento de Freddy Rincón a los 55 años de edad producto de un accidente automovilístico ocurrido este lunes.

El colombiano no pudo más y cedió ante las lesiones que terminaron por costarle la vida dejando al pueblo de Colombia con un apena muy profunda así como al mundo del futbol que de inmediato reaccionó con mensajes de apoyo a la familia del talentoso volante.

“Nos unimos a muchos en el mundo del fútbol para recordar a Freddy Rincón. Vaya nuestro más sentido pésame para sus seres queridos, ex compañeros y aficionados de los clubes en los que jugó y de la selección nacional, a la que representó en tres mundiales. Descanse en paz”, publicó la FIFA en redes sociales.

Desde la FIFA hasta el Real Madrid y muchos clubes se han unido a las condolencias, amigos ex compañeros de la selección Colombia y de los equipos donde militó Freddy que además se supo ganar el cariño de sus compañeros por su entrega y profesionalismo.

Tres veces mundialista con selección Colombia, Rincón, mejor conocido como el ‘Coloso de Buenaventura’ debutó en Santa Fe de Bogotá pero tuvo una importante trayectoria en equipos como América de Cali, Palmeiras, Napoli, Real Madrid y Corinthians.

Descanse en paz Freddy Eusebio Rincón Valencia, un talentoso futbolista que deja recuerdos imborrables en la afición, tanto así que en Cali, decretaron tres días de duelo por el fallecimiento del futbolista.

[lawrence-auto-related count=1]

Freddy Rincón en estado crítico tras accidente automovilístico en Cali

El ex Real Madrid fue ingresado de emergencia a la Clínica Imbanaco por un trauma craneoencefálico severo

El ex futbolista y leyenda del futbol colombiano, Freddy Rincón se encuentra en estado crítico tras sufrir un accidente automovilístico en la ciudad de Cali la madrugada de este lunes.

Los reportes de los medios locales indican que el ex futbolista viajaba en una camioneta junto a otros tres acompañantes y el incidente ocurrió contra un autobús de transporte dejando a Rincón y sus acompañantes heridos.

“Aproximadamente a las 4:30 de la mañana, a la altura de la calle quinta con carrera 34, colisionaron dos vehículos: uno tipo buseta de la empresa de transporte masivo MIO y una camioneta que al parecer llevaba cuatro ocupantes. Tenemos hasta este momento reportes de manera informal que cinco personas resultaron lesionadas”, dijo Edwin Candelo, subsecretario de movilidad, a El País de Cali.

El ex Real Madrid fue ingresado de emergencia a la Clínica Imbanaco por un trauma craneoencefálico severo por lo que fue llevado al quirófano para posteriormente pasar a cuidado intensivo.

El equipo merengue envió un mensaje de apoyo dedicado al colombiano que fue figura de la selección Colombia que brilló en la década de los 90 junto al Pibe Valderrama, René Higuita y Faustino Asprilla entre otros.

 

 

La lucha por un boleto a Qatar, se define la eliminatoria sudamericana

La lucha será feroz en dos partidos que serán decisivos para seis selecciones que buscan tres lugares. Entre ellas Uruguay y Colombia

La eliminatoria sudamericana se juega la última serie de partidos que definirán a los dos clasificados restantes, ya que Brasil y Argentina están ya en Qatar 2022, y el pase al repechaje rumbo al mundial decembrino.

La lucha será feroz en dos partidos que serán decisivos para seis selecciones que buscan tres lugares. Entre ellas Uruguay, un equipo campeón del mundo.

© SIPA USA

Ecuador con 25 puntos tiene en sus manos clasificarse a Qatar 2022 al marchar tercero, enfrentará a Paraguay que está eliminado y Argentina en el cierre de la eliminatoria de Conmebol.

Uruguay es cuarto con 22 puntos, muy cerca de sus perseguidores por lo que no está permitido ningún tipo de error si no quieren quedar fuera de la justa de diciembre. Los charrúas reciben a Perú en duelo clave para ambas selecciones y termina visitando a Chile que podría llegar con vida al duelo final.

© SIPA USA

Perú con 21 puntos, entra a la última fecha eliminatoria como el equipo en el repechaje y dependerá de ellos mantener la posición. Duelo clave contra Uruguay y cierran en casa contra Paraguay que está eliminado.

Chile (19), Colombia (17) y Bolivia (15) están fuera de la Copa del Mundo en el comienzo de la última jornada clasificatoria y ya no depende de ellos conseguir el pase, pero las matemáticas les dan esperanzas para sus partidos.

[lawrence-auto-related count=4]

Luis Suárez se unió a Messi en la burla a Yerry Mina

Luis Suárez contestó una publicación de Messi y le recordó lo del baile de Yerry Mina con unos emoticones muy divertidos

Los polémicos bailes del defensor colombiano Yerry Mina, dieron mucho de qué hablar en la Copa América que hasta el propio Lionel Messi le recriminó en la tanda de penales cuando el ex Barcelona erró su disparo.

‘Bailá ahora, bailá’ se escuchó a Messi decirle a Mina que celebró su gol en la tanda ante Uruguay con un baile muy provocador.

Pues fue el propio Luis Suárez quien contestó una publicación de Messi y le recordó lo del baile con unos emoticones muy divertidos.

Foto captura

Luis Suárez y Lionel Messi mantienen una gran amistad formada en su tiempo en Barcelona y por lo visto ninguno de los dos tiene la misma relación con Yerry Mina que tuvo un paso fugaz por Barcelona tras tener un estupendo Mundial en Rusia donde marcó tres goles.

El central cafetalero fue cedido al Everton y permanece en el equipo inglés hasta la fecha, a donde habrá de reportar en los siguientes días tras la eliminación de Colombia de la Copa América.

Foto portada vía © SIPA USA

[lawrence-auto-related count=3]

Messi termina sangrando de la ‘Batalla de Brasilia’

La pierna izquierda de Messi sufrió el maltrato de la defensa de Colombia una y otra vez en la semifinal de la Copa América

Como si se tratara de una guerra, argentinos y colombianos se dedicaron a pegarse en la semifinal de la Copa América en Brasilia.

47 faltas en total se cometieron en un partido muy trabado y de mucho choque donde resultaron 10 jugadores amonestados y milagrosamente ningún expulsado.

Uno de los principales blancos de patadas por supuesto fue Lionel Messi que terminó con los tobillos ensangrentados como las tomas de televisión constantemente lo evidenciaron.

La pierna izquierda de Messi, esa que vale millones sufrió el maltrato de la defensa cafetalera una y otra vez, en algunas ocasiones sin siquiera ser sancionada como falta, como la jugada con Frank Fabra donde terminó por sufrir una cortada.

El número de faltas, ya es cifra récord en la Copa América del 2021, el partido anterior con más infracciones también involucró a la selección de Colombia esa vez ante Ecuador.

Ni en el llano o el potrero se ven tantas patadas, esperemos que para la final, tanto brasileños como argentinos se dediquen a jugar y no a pegarse, fingir, engañar al árbitro y demás artimañas de las que les gusta valerse a ambas selecciones.

Foto portada ESPECIAL

[lawrence-auto-related count=3]