Although Argentina are favourites to win the 2024 Copa America final, the bookmakers don’t think that a normal time victory is likely, with La Albiceleste trading at odds-against to claim the win. Lionel Scaloni’s side won all three group games without conceding although they were taken to penalties by Ecuador in the quarter final.
However, a straightforward 2-0 victory over Canada then ensued in the semis and there’s lots to like about a team which has Lautaro Martinez firing, with the Inter Milan forward having bagged four goals thus far. However, it was Julian Alvarez and Lionel Messi who were on target against the Canadians.
Perhaps they will have their work cut out against a Colombia side who somehow found a way to beat Uruguay despite being reduced to ten men before half-time. Daniel Munoz was given his second yellow card ahead of the interval, although they were already in front thanks to a Jefferson Lerma goal and they found a way to win in the end.
Davinson Sanchez and Carlos Cuesta operate solidly in front of Camilo Vargas, with Los Cafeteros finishing top of Group D after drawing with Brazil, while there was plenty to like about their attacking performance when scoring five times against Panama. There’s little doubt that they’re the outsiders, although there could be some merit in backing the draw.