This fixture is going to be very interesting and an interesting one at that. While Brazil has had tough times in their run into the Quarter Finals, Colombia has reached the stage with relative ease with not much of a challenge thrust upon them. All of it is going to change today. Brazil struggled to get past Chile which suggests that this tie will be even more of a tough one for the Selecaos. If Brazil are to get past Colombia they need to some fixes as they were rather disorganized against Chile with the latter succeeding in penetrating through Scolari side’s back four.
Players to look out for:
The Colombian youngster James Rodriguez is having the time of his life in the tournament with the golden boot in his reach. He has scored 5 goals and provided 2 assist so far and will be paramount in his country’s attack. Juan Cuadrado the winger also has had an eventful performance having racked up a goal and 4 assists in four matches. For the hosts, Neymar will be a key presence in the attack.
Teams head-to-head:
The two teams have played 25 games between them with Brazil winning 15 and Colombia winning just 2. The goal share is 55 for the former and 11 for the latter.
Probable line-ups:
Brazil (4-2-3-1): Cesar; Alves, Silva, Luiz, Marcelo; Fernandinho, Gustavo; Hulk, Oscar, Neymar; Fred.
Colombia (4-4-2): Ospina; Zuniga, Zapata, Yepes, Armero; Cuadrado, Aguilar, Sanchez, Rodriguez; Gutierrez, Martinez.
Prediction:
Brazil will have a tough time as Colombia is unlike any other team they have faced. The Colombians have it in them to beat the mighty Brazil.
Final Score Prediction: Brazil 1 – 2 Colombia.
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