Uzbekistan vs Colombia Predictions

• Colombia are unbeaten in their last five competitive games
• Five of Colombia’s last six games have gone over 2.5 goals
• Uzbekistan have hit only four goals in their last five games

Colombia enjoyed a strong qualifying campaign, which saw Los Cafeteros lose only four of their 18 CONMEBOL games. Those defeats came at altitude in Bolivia, a pair of away matches in Brazil and Uruguay and a home loss to a strong Ecuador side. 

Nestor Lorenzo’s men warmed-up for the North American extravaganza by scoring five goals and hitting 28 shots in a pair of friendly wins over Costa Rica and Jordan. 

Luis Díaz is the star in attack, but the Bayern Munich man is supported in other areas. 

James Rodríguez may have one last dance left in him, Luis Suarez is an excellent striking option and Jhon Lucumí and Daniel Munoz are strong defensive options. 

The sum is that Colombia have a talented squad, they are an in-form side and they should beat Uzbekistan in their opening World Cup contest.

White Wolves may be tamed 

The White Wolves can call on Manchester City’s Abdukodir Khusanov at the back and Eldor Shomurodov scored a hatful of goals in Turkey this season. However, overall the roster looks short of the level which will be required to progress. 

Fabio Cannavaro’s men were beaten 2-1 by Netherlands and 2-0 against Canada in their warm-up games and a similar story looks likely against Colombia. 

Los Cafeteros are ready to win to nil in Mexico City.