Paraguay vs. Colombia: Preview and betting tips

Colombia has an important World Cup qualifying match on Monday. It goes to Paraguay, which has been a pleasant surprise in the South American phase of qualifying so far. How will they do?

Paraguay can be happy with the way the qualification has gone so far. After seven games played, it has seven points and is only two points behind fourth-placed Uruguay. They are still thinking about direct qualification.

Like Uruguay, Colombia also has nine points, but from the fifth barrier spot they are only three points behind eighth-placed Bolivia. More was expected from a team built around James Rodriguez.

The most prominent name on the home roster is Miguel Almirón, an offensive midfielder gaining experience in the black and white of the Newcastle jersey. Midfielder Omar Alderete is at Valencia in Spain.

In addition to Rodriguez, Colombia’s squad includes versatile Juan Cuadrado, stopper Davinson Sanchez, central midfielder Mateus Uribe and his FC Porto teammate Luis Dias.

Paraguay has struggled defensively, getting a total of six goals in the last two games.

On the other hand, Colombia’s attack is not working again, scoring more than one goal in only one of their last eight games.

Considering the quality of Colombia’s wing spaces, I think they can handle the match and win.