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Colombia vs Paraguay Preview

• Tournament: World Cup Qualifiers
• Venue: Estadio Metropolitano Roberto Melendez
• Date: 26th March, 2025

• Kick-off Time: 12:00 AM GMT

  Colombia vs Paraguay is set to take place in the World Cup Qualifiers at the Estadio Metropolitano Roberto Melendez on March 26th. The hosts are currently in sixth place with 19 points winning 5 matches, losing four, and drawing four matches. Their form in the last five matches has been very underwhelming losing four matches and winning only one.

  Colombia will surely look to grab a win since they need to get in form however it is slightly a relaxed position for them since Bolivia are in seventh place and six points behind them.

  Paraguay on the other hand is in fifth place with 20 points winning five matches, drawing five matches, and losing three matches. Their form in the last five matches has been impeccable with them being unbeaten winning four matches and drawing one match.

  The same goes for Paraguay as well who are in a decent position to qualify smoothly but will look to build on their form and possibly secure a top-four finish in the table.

Colombia vs Paraguay Team News

Colombia Team News

Los Cafeteros have a few injuries hindering their squad and performance. Wolves defender Yerson Mosquera alongside Juan Cabal are sidelined because of a torn ACL. Davinson Sanchez and Luis Sinisterra are also among the absentees because of their injuries.

Paraguay Team News

The visitors have only two injury issues which is a relief since the rest of their squad is completely fit. Paraguay captain Gustavo Gomez is sidelined and will not play against Colombia whereas Hugo Cuenca is also sidelined because of a muscle issue.

Colombia vs Paraguay Predicted Lineups

Colombia Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1):

Goalkeeper: Vargas

Defenders: Munoz, Lucumi, Cuesta, Mojica

Midfielders: Rios, Lerma

Forwards: Rodriguez, Arias, Diaz, Cordoba

Paraguay Predicted Lineup (4-4-2):

Goalkeeper: Fernandez

Defenders: Balbuena, Cacares, Alderete, Alonso

Midfielders: Sosa, Cubas, Bobadilla, Almiron

Forwards: Sanabria, Enciso

Colombia vs Paraguay H2H Record

Colombia and Paraguay have faced each other 20 times in their history with Colombia winning nine matches, Paraguay winning six matches and the remaining five have ended in a draw.

Key Players To Watch In Colombia vs Paraguay

Luis Diaz (Colombia)

Luis Diaz is arguably among the most free-flowing and expressive wingers in recent times combining flair with efficiency. The Liverpool winger has been having a rough time not being able to score goals and perform consistently as well. Nonetheless, his 13-goal and six-assist tally in 42 appearances for Liverpool this season is impressive.

Moreover, he did score the equalizing goal against Brazil in Colombia's 2-1 loss which was eventually of no use with Vinicius scoring an injury-time winner.

Antonio Sanabria (Paraguay)

The 29-year-old striker is one of the key attackers for the Paraguayan national team. Paraguay will look for a win here to extend their lead above Colombia and the other teams below them. Since their current form is also great and they need to improve their goalscoring numbers, Antonio Sanabria has a slightly better chance of scoring and is a crucial player for the visitors in their attacking ranks.

Colombia vs Paraguay Prediction

The home side will face a tough challenge since they are not in form and are going to face an in-form Paraguay. Nevertheless, Colombia are likely to get the better of the visitors and their goalscoring prowess and talent upfront will be enough to break down the compact defensive unit of Paraguay.

Prediction: Colombia 2-1 Paraguay

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