Colombia and Qatar meet at the Cícero Pompeu de Toledo Stadium, in Morumbi, in São Paulo, in a match for the second day of Group B of the Copa América. There is no history of direct confrontations between the two teams, however, we can verify that Colombia is the favorite to add the three points.
Colombia:
The Colombian team comes to this second day very motivated, after having added a 0-2 victory against Argentina, beginning in the best way this Copa America: the goals of the three points were scored by Roger Martínez and Duván Zapata. At this moment Colombia occupies the 1st position of Group B, with 3 points won. It should be remembered that the Cafeteros are looking to reach another title of the Copa América, after having won the title in 2001, in Bogotá.
Without big surprises, coach Carlos Queiroz is expected to play in 4-3-3, favoring the short passes and the paused attacks through the flanks: Roger Martínez and Juan Cuadrado offer enormous depth to the Colombian team. It is important to highlight the attacking midfielder James Rodriguez: the Bayern Munich player is exempt in the stopping balls and in the organization of the offensive process. For the rest of the Copa America games, the Portuguese coach can not count on Luis Muriel, a player who was injured in the last game.
Qatar:
The Qatar team comes to this game with a great draw, 2-2, against Paraguay, starting this Copa América in a very positive way, and even something unexpected: the team’s goals were scored by Almoez Ali and Rodrigo Rojas ( in own). At the moment the Asian selection follows in the 3ª position of the Group B, with 1 added point, in punctual equality with Paraguay. We remind you that Qatar will contest this competition as a guest.
In this game against Colombia, coach Felix Sanchez should play in 4-4-2, with Almoez Ali and Akram Afif the most offensive references of the red and white team: the second is very fast and competent in the finalization. It should be noted that midfielder and captain Hasan Al-Haydos, a player who represents the colors of Al Sadd, is one of the main responsible for organizing the offensive process. There are no absences of weight for this game.
PREDICTION: Over 2,5 goals @ 1,85
