Uruguay vs Colombia Preview: Team News & Prediction

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Uruguay have struggled in front of goal in recent times but can draw level with their opponents with a win here, when Colombia make the trip to Montevideo.

Kick-off date/time: Saturday 16th November, 2024: UK – 12:00am / US ET – 7:00pm (Friday) / US PT – 4:00pm (Friday)

How to watch on TV: UK – Not televised / US – Not televised

How to watch online: UK – Cannot be streamed / US – Fanatiz

Uruguay Preview: Problems in front of goal

Excluding a pair of penalty shoot-out victories, Uruguay are winless in their last eight games overall, and haven't scored in their last four qualifiers, so Marcelo Bielsa really needs to see an improvement in this November double-header.

Despite their recent lacklustre form, Uruguay remain in a relatively strong position in the table when it comes to their World Cup qualification hopes, having lost just twice in their ten games to date.

Colombia Preview: Poised to qualify

Colombia endured a mixed international window last month, suffering a shock 1-0 defeat at the hands of Bolivia - their only qualification loss so far - but following that with a resounding 4-0 success over Chile.

Ahead of this fixture in Montevideo, Nestor Lorenzo's side have won just one of their five away qualifiers in the current cycle, and haven't won a game in Uruguay this century.

Uruguay Squad

Goalkeepers: Sergio Rochet (Internacional), Franco Israel (Sporting Lisbon) and Santiago Mele (Junior Barranquilla)

Defenders: Santiago Bueno (Girona), Bruno Mendez (Corinthians), Sebastian Cacares (América de Mexico), Puma Rodríguez (Vasco da Gama), Mathías Olivera (Napoli), Joaquin Piquerez (Palmeiras), Matías Viña (Sassuolo), and Lucas Olaza (Krasnodar) and Ronald Araujo (Barcelona)

Midfielders: Federico Valverde (Real Madrid), Nahitan Nández (Cagliari), Matías Vecino (Lazio), Manuel Ugarte (Paris Saint-Germain), and Nicolás de la Cruz (River Plate).

Forwards: Agustin Canobbio (Athletico Paranaense), Maximiliano Araujo (Toluca), Facundo Torres (Orlando City), Brian Rodríguez (América de Mexico), Facundo Pellistri (Manchester United), Cristian Olivera (Los Angeles FC), Giorgian De Arrascaeta (Flamengo), and Darwin Nunez (Liverpool).

Colombia Squad

Goalkeepers: Camilo Vargas, Alvaro Montero and Kevin Mier

Defenders: Davinson Sanchez, Carlos Cuesta, Jhon Lucumi, Willer Ditta, Yerson Mosquera, Santiago Arias, Daniel Munoz, Deiver Machado and Cristian Borja.

Midfielders: James Rodriguez, Matheus Uribe, Jefferson Lerma, Kevin Castano, Richard Rios, Jaminton Campaz, Jhon Arias, Jorge Carrascal and Yaser Asprilla.

Forwards: Luis Diaz, Rafael Santos Borre, Luis Sinisterra, Jhon Cordoba and Mateo Cassierra.

Key Stats

Uruguay have lost only two of their last 14 World Cup qualifying matches (W8 D4).
Uruguay have kept six clean sheets in their last seven World Cup qualifying matches
Uruguay have not scored a goal in their last four World Cup qualifying matches.
Uruguay have won five and drawn two of their last seven World Cup qualifying matches at home.
Uruguay have not conceded a goal in their last four World Cup qualifying matches at home.
Uruguay have lost only one of their last ten World Cup qualifying matches against Colombia (W6 D3).
Uruguay’s only defeat in their previous ten World Cup qualifying matches at home against Colombia (W6 D3) was in July 1973 (lost 1-0).
Colombia have lost only one of their last 12 World Cup qualifying matches (W7 D4).
Colombia have won only two of their last 11 World Cup qualifying matches away from home (W3 D6).

Uruguay vs Colombia Prediction

Colombia have not historically had a great deal of success in their opponents' backyard, but given the hosts' troubles in front of goal, this could be the perfect opportunity for them to buck the trend and record their first win in Uruguay in the 21st century.

Away wins in CONMEBOL qualifying may be fairly rare, but given the factors at play, a cautious bet on Colombia could be worth a look.

Uruguay vs Colombia Tip: Colombia draw no bet