Colombia vs Brazil Prediction & Betting Tips - World Cup Qualification - South America

Prediction published on 03/09/2017, 21:09  by in Football Predictions

Colombia are seeking eight points in their last three matches of the qualifiers for the 2018 FIFA World Cup and as they get to host Brazil in their 16th clash of the qualifiers on Tuesday 5th August, they cannot afford any slip ups. Brazil are already through to the finals and Colombia will be seeking a win to stay second. The match presents Colombia with the chance to only try and beat Brazil for their second time in history and the rivalry between these two sides is really deep, coming from the scuffles they have had in Copa America meetings. Colombia heads to the game unbeaten in their last five outings. They have also done slightly well at home, losing just thrice in their last 10 home matches and once in the last 13 World Cup qualifying matches at home. Their last five home matches have yielded two draws, two wins and a loss, with five goals scored and four conceded. Brazil will head to the game in really fine form; with just one loss in their last 13 matches – all the 12 being wins. They have lost once in the last five matches and playing away from home they have six straight wins heading to this game. Their last five away matches have produced 15 goals, with one conceded. Brazil have kept five clean sheets in their last six away matches and have suffered only one loss in their last 18 away matches. They are also unbeaten in their last six away World Cup qualifying matches. Head to head, the two sides have faced off 17 times and Colombia have one win while Brazil have 11 wins.