Frank Christian
The road to the 2026 FIFA World Cup is heating up as the South American qualifiers head into round eight. Attention centers on Barranquilla, where Colombia will square off against Argentina in a highly anticipated rematch of the recent Copa America final.
Argentina, the reigning world champions and winners of the last two continental tournaments, lead the qualifiers convincingly with 18 points from seven matches. In contrast, Colombia remains the only unbeaten team in the CONMEBOL qualifiers, with three victories and four draws.
Colombia is eager to return to winning ways following a draw with Peru, while Argentina aims to maintain momentum after their recent 3-0 triumph over Chile, despite the ongoing absence of the injured Lionel Messi.
Prediction and Odds for Colombia vs. Argentina
- Moneyline lean: Draw (+188)
- Score prediction: Colombia 1-1 Argentina
Colombia poses a significant challenge, as demonstrated in the fiercely contested Copa America final. Additionally, the sweltering Barranquilla afternoon adds another layer of difficulty.
Nevertheless, Argentina is currently riding a wave of success, having lost just two of their last 64 matches and only one of their previous 13 encounters with Colombia. Their last three visits to Colombia have resulted in two wins and a draw.
While Colombia is known for being resilient, Argentina’s recent form makes it hard to see them losing. The odds strongly suggest that a draw is a likely outcome.
| BetMGM (USA) |
|
| Colombia win | +185 |
| Draw | +188 |
| Argentina win | +165 |
| Both teams to score |
Y: +115 N: -165 |
| Over / Under 2.5 goals |
O: +160 U: -225 |
| Colombia +0.5 goals |
-225 |
| Argentina -0.5 goals |
+155 |
Match Details for Colombia vs. Argentina
- Date: Tuesday, September 10, 2024
- Kickoff Time: 4:30 p.m. local (4:30 p.m. ET / 1:30 p.m. PT)
- Venue: Estadio Metropolitano Roberto Melendez (Barranquilla, Colombia)
- Referee: Piero Maza (Chile)
- Previous encounter: Argentina 1-0 Colombia AET (July 14, 2024 | Copa America 2024 final)
Recommended Bet for Colombia vs. Argentina
- Pick: Under 2.5 total goals
- Odds: -225 (BetMGM)
Both teams possess strong defensive capabilities and are unlikely to give away many chances. The previous Copa America final showcased a tightly contested match settled only by a late extra-time goal from Lautaro Martinez.
Argentina has excelled defensively, conceding only two goals in their seven qualifying games—one coming in their sole loss to Uruguay. Meanwhile, Colombia has only conceded four but hasn’t been prolific offensively, scoring just seven goals in as many games. Although Argentina recently defeated Chile 3-0, most of those goals came late in the match, suggesting a low-scoring affair is a prudent choice.
Prop Bet for Colombia vs. Argentina
- Pick: Julian Alvarez to score at any time
- Odds: +250 (BetMGM)
Julian Alvarez, who recently scored against Chile, is anticipated to partner Lautaro Martinez in the attack due to Messi’s injury. Colombia will need to closely mark Martinez, but limiting both forwards’ influence could be a tall order. Alvarez is in strong form during this international window and holds favorable odds to score anytime in this matchup.
