LEIPZIG, Germany (AP) — Defending champion Italy needs to avoid defeat against neighboring Croatia in their final group game to ensure progress at the European Championship. Croatia can progress with a win, or by avoiding defeat as long as Albania does not beat group-winner Spain in the other Group B game at the same time. Kick-off is at 9 p.m. local time (1900 GMT) on Monday. Here’s what to know about the match:
Match facts
— Italy has three points after beating Albania 2-1 in its opening game before losing 1-0 to Spain, which is already assured of winning the group. Croatia lost to Spain 3-0 in its opening game, then drew with Albania 2-2 in their second game, leaving both Croatia and Albania with one point. Albania has the better goal difference.
— Though a draw will be enough for Italy’s progression, Luciano Spalletti’s team will be keen to impress after being thoroughly outclassed by Spain in its previous game. Italy only lost by a goal, but the Italian players spent most of the game chasing Spanish shadows and were saved embarrassment by captain and goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma.
— Zlatko Dalic’s Croatia team is once again led by Real Madrid star Luka Modric, who is yet to score in his fifth tournament appearance.
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Colombia will meet Paraguay in the first round of group-stage games at the 2024 Copa America, on June 24 at 6:00 PM ET.
Paraguay is +475 to win and take all three points, while Colombia is -150 to do the same. The odds of a draw are +270. This game has an over/under of 2.5 goals.
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Colombia vs. Paraguay Match Info
- Match Day: Monday, June 24, 2024
- Match Time: 6:00 PM ET
- Venue: NRG Stadium
- TV Channel: Fox Sports 1
- Streaming: FOX Sports
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Colombia vs. Paraguay Odds
| FAVORITE | FAVORITE MONEYLINE | UNDERDOG MONEYLINE | DRAW MONEYLINE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colombia | -150 | +475 | +270 |
Colombia vs. Paraguay Prediction
We are predicting Colombia to win, with a 60.0% chance of winning this match, based on the moneyline.
Colombia vs. Paraguay Betting Insights
- Colombia has scored 29 goals in 17 matches the past two years, and Paraguay has conceded nine goals in 11 matches.
- Offensively, Paraguay has scored six goals in total the past two years (0.5 per match). Defensively, Colombia has conceded 11 goals (0.6 per match).
- Colombia posted a positive goal differential during that time frame, at +18.
- Paraguay was outscored 9-6, for a -3 goal differential, in that time span.
Colombia’s Group Stage Matches
| DATE | OPPONENT | SCORE |
|---|---|---|
| 6/24/2024 | Paraguay | – |
| 6/28/2024 | Costa Rica | – |
| 7/2/2024 | Brazil | – |
Colombia’s Impact Players
- Luis Diaz appeared in 37 matches for Liverpool FC in the Premier League this past season, finishing with eight goals and five assists.
- In 30 Brasileiro matches last season, Jhon Arias racked up seven goals and six assists for Fluminense FC RJ.
- Miguel Angel Borja’s club stats last season were five goals and one assist in 26 matches for CA River Plate in the Argentine Primera División.
- In the Premier League with Aston Villa, Jhon Jader Duran Palacio played 28 times and racked up five goals and no assists this past season.
