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Colombia vs Brazil Prediction: World Cup Qualifying - South America

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WEB Sports Mole previews Friday's World Cup Qualifying - South America clash between Colombia and Brazil, including predictions, team news, and possible lineups.

Colombia vs Brazil Prediction

Colombia host Brazil in their final World Cup Qualifying - South America match on Friday, with both sides aiming to secure a place in the top four and automatic qualification for the 2026 World Cup. Colombia are currently fifth in the table, one point behind fourth-placed Peru, while Brazil have already secured top spot.

Colombia will be looking to build on their recent good form, having won their last three matches in all competitions. They beat Peru 2-1 in their last World Cup Qualifier, and they also defeated Mexico and Guatemala in friendlies.

Brazil, meanwhile, have won their last four matches in all competitions, including a 4-0 victory over Argentina in their last World Cup Qualifier. They will be looking to maintain their winning streak against Colombia and secure their place at the top of the table.

We predict that Brazil will win the match 2-1.

Team News

Colombia have no major injury concerns, but they will be without James Rodriguez, who is suspended. Brazil, meanwhile, will be without Neymar, who is out with an injury.

Colombia predicted lineup

Ospina; Cuadrado, Sanchez, Mina, Tesillo; Barrios, Uribe; Diaz, Rodriguez, Sinisterra; Falcao

Brazil predicted lineup

Alisson; Dani Alves, Thiago Silva, Marquinhos, Alex Sandro; Casemiro, Fabinho; Raphinha, Vinicius Junior, Richarlison; Gabriel Jesus

Odds

Colombia: 10/3

Draw: 13/5

Brazil: 4/9