Brazil v Colombia

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This upcoming final game in Group D between the top two nations in the group, Brazil and Colombia, is a straight shoot-out for the coveted top spot finish and gaining the most favourable draw in the quarter-finals with Brazil heading into this important clash on the back of a comprehensive 4-1 rout of Paraguay, while Colombia posted a second win on the trot in the group stage with a solid 3-0 win against Costa Rica.

Brazil will make their way to the Levi's Stadium looking to not only protect a six-game unbeaten sequence in all competitions but to also pick up all three points here as they look to finish the group stage in strong fashion and having posted wins against England and Mexico prior to the start of the Copa America, Dorival Junior's side will be keen to extend this solid run of results here.

The Selecao have lost just three of their last 12 internationals in all competitions but all three losses came by way of defeats in the CONMEBOL World Cup qualifiers with defeats at the hands of Uruguay, Colombia (2-1) and Argentina, so the Brazilians will be keen to avenge their previous defeat to Colombia in this encounter.

Previous results in the Copa America have been pretty solid though for Brazil who have suffered just one loss in their last 15 games in this tournament, whilst picking up a total of 11 wins in the process.

Colombia currently sit in top spot in the Group D table with the maximum six points from their opening two games courtesy of back-to-back wins against Paraguay 2-1 and Costa Rica 3-0 respectively but they'll be up against a tough opponent in the shape of Brazil in this final game of the group stage as both nations posted comprehensive wins on matchday 2.

The bigger picture shows Colombia are enjoying a purple patch of form under national coach Nestor Lorenzo as Los Cafeteros have won their last 10 internationals on the trot in all competitions which have been part of a solid and most impressive 25-game unbeaten sequence overall.

Colombia are also unbeaten to date in the CONMEBOL World cup qualifying stage after their opening six games which consists of three wins and three draws; victories against Venezuela, Brazil and Paraguay show they must be respected in this upcoming clash with Brazil and have proved they are more than capable of hitting the back of the net as well.

However, Colombia have won just five of their last 10 games in Copa America, slipping to four defeats as well.

Brazil v Colombia Verdict

Brazil have lost just once in their last eight meetings against Colombia and the Selecao may well hold the edge again in this clash as well.

Therefore, our main bet will be Brazil win @ 1.80

Other side bets worth considering:

Brazil win & Over 2.5 goals @ 3.10

Correct Score: Brazil 2-1 @ 9.00