The first international football break of the season is almost over, but first, we will have the 2024 Copa America final rematch between Colombia and Argentina. Both teams are currently doing great and are in the top 3 of the WC 2026 qualifications, so what should we expect, and what are our picks for the winners?
Colombia and Argentina have a long history between them, so we are anticipating the most exciting match of the 2026 World Cup qualifications in round eight this week.
| ℹ️ Tournament: | CONMEBOL 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualification, Round 8 |
| ⚽️ Venue: | Estadio Metropolitano Roberto Melendez, Barranquilla, Colombia |
| 🗓️ Date: | 10 September 2024 |
| ⏰ Time: | 8:30 p.m. GMT on Tuesday |
According to the best soccer betting apps, Colombia are the very slight home favorites at 2.75 (7/4). A draw is offered at 3.0 (2/1), while Argentina have similar odds at 2.80 (9/5) to beat Los Cafeteros in the 8th round.
The Albiceleste have completely dominated this matchup in recent years, as in the last 10 head-to-head games, Argentina won six, drew three, and Colombia won one. Argentina beat Los Cafeteros in the last two Copa America editions, but both were tight matchups.
| Standings | CONMEBOL Teams | Matches Played | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Argentina* | 7 | 18 |
| 2nd | Uruguay* | 7 | 14 |
| 3rd | Colombia* | 7 | 13 |
| 4th | Brazil* | 7 | 10 |
| 5th | Venezuela* | 7 | 9 |
| 6th | Ecuador* | 7 | 8 |
| 7th | Paraguay* | 7 | 6 |
| 8th | Bolivia | 7 | 6 |
| 9th | Chile | 7 | 5 |
| 10th | Peru | 7 | 3 |
There are teams that are almost guaranteed to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, like Argentina, Uruguay, and Colombia. Brazil are back on track after an important win over Ecuador, while Venezuela started to regress after an excellent start. Paraguay, Bolivia, Chile, and Peru will most likely be fighting for that 7th spot.
Colombia will be going for revenge in this game after losing to Argentina in the 2024 Copa America final. Los Cafeteros have been thriving for a couple of years now, as they have 22 wins, seven draws, and only one loss in the last 30 matches. They are still unbeaten in these 2026 World Cup qualifications so far.
Luis Diaz has been the star of this team lately, as he is in great form with Colombia and Liverpool. David Ospina and Davinson Sanchez are out of this game with an injury, while James Rodriguez and Jhon Duran are expected to start this one after they didn’t in the last game.
The legal bookies in Argentina have some enticing odds for the team in this matchup, as they are on a 12-game winning streak and lost only once in their last 27 games. The Albiceleste beat Chile with ease in their last match, even with the absence of Lionel Messi, and they have been unstoppable under Lionel Scaloni.
Lionel Messi is still recovering from his injury and is out for this game, while Nicolas Tagliafico, Exequiel Palacios, and Leonardo Balerdi are also out for the same reason. Taty Castellanos made his Argentina senior team debut last game, and he is expected to play a part in this match as well.
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Colombia have lost some close games to Argentina lately, including losing the 2024 Copa final in extra time and the 2021 Copa semi-final on penalties, but they are very solid at home. Los Cafeteros drew the last two home games with the Albiceleste, and they are unbeaten in their last 13 home games in general.
Argentina are the reigning world champions and won’t go down easily as well, so we recommend going with the draw with those great odds on the best bookies in Colombia. Both teams are in great spots to qualify, so they don’t have to take unnecessary risks in this game, and a draw will benefit both of them.
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These types of matches usually tend to be low-scoring ones, but we think it might be the opposite this time. Colombia are great offensively at home, having scored at least one goal in 10 consecutive home games. They are coming off a great Copa America tournament, in which they scored 12 goals in six games, while eight of the last 10 Argentina matches have had at least two goals. We like the value on this pick with the possibility of getting a push if we get only two goals.
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Julian Alvarez was definitely the man of the match against Chile after scoring a goal and assist, so he is regaining form and confidence right now after a slow start with his new team, Atletico Madrid. The Argentine striker has had six shots on target in the last five games for the national team, and he is guaranteed to start this game in the absence of Leo Messi.
This is a matchup between two experienced teams in these South American qualifications for the World Cup, so we will go with the draw. Make sure you use our 2024 Argentina vs Colombia betting predictions and bet them at the legal bookies in South America to have more fun watching the game.
