Prediction: Colombia vs Ghana

Two camps who will get their respective Round of 32 adventures underway in the early hours of Saturday, Colombia will meet Ghana in Kansas City

With the entire footballing world fully fixed on North America this summer, there are a host of noteworthy betting promotions available.

Colombia

Starting with Colombia, storming their way through World Cup qualifying last year as they eventually clinched a sensational bronze medal finish, La Tricolor have rightfully received plenty of plaudits from across the globe. Getting their North American adventure with a thumping 3-1 victory against World Cup debutants Uzbekistan on June 18th, Nestor Lorenzo’s camp registered seven points from their three Group K showdowns. Wrapping up top spot ahead of European heavyweights Portugal, Colombia will be relishing a trip to Kansas City this weekend. Signing off their pre-tournament preparations with a 2-0 win against fellow finalists Jordan last month, the Yellows have also impressed with their defensive grit. In fact, Lorenzo’s high-flying squad have shipped just a single strike in over 400 minutes of action.

While talismanic skipper James Rodriguez might be searching for a new club after leaving MLS outfit Minnesota prior to this summer’s tournament, the former Real Madrid superstar will lead Colombia out this weekend and earn a 130th international cap.

Helping Crystal Palace to a maiden piece of European silverware last season, Jefferson Lerma will start in the middle of the park. Enjoying a remarkable first campaign with German giants Bayern Munich and registering 29 direct Bundesliga goal contributions (15 goals, 14 assists), Luis Diaz could play a leading role in the final third.

As for Ghana, while the Black Stars might have dragged themselves to a shock knockout stage ticket this summer, Carlos Queiroz’s camp have largely failed to find any real fluidity. Despite springing a real upset in Foxborough on June 23rd as they snatched a remarkable 0-0 stalemate against European giants England, the one-time Manchester United coach has seen his inconsistent squad muster just a single win from any of their previous nine appearances across all competitions. Likewise, despite getting their respective North American adventure underway with a last-gasp 1-0 victory against Panama on June 18th, Ghana have also shown some real issues in the final third. In fact, the Black Stars have failed to register more than a single strike in 12 of their previous 13 outings.

Making an immediate impact after completing a blockbuster switch to Premier League giants Manchester City back in January, former Bournemouth star Antoine Semenyo will play a leading role in the final third and spearhead Ghana’s attack.

Despite suffering an infamous Championship relegation with Leicester City last season, veteran marksman Jordan Ayew will lead the Black Stars out on Saturday and earn a 124th international cap. Bagging a consolation strike against Croatia last week, Pafos’ Derrick Luckassen will be hoping to keep his spot at the back.

Colombia vs Ghana Key Factors to Consider

• Saturday’s showdown in Kansas City will be the first meeting between Colombia and Ghana.
• Continuing on from their pre-tournament preparations, Colombia have conceded just a single strike in any of their last four appearances across all competitions.
• Ghana have mustered just a sole victory from any of their previous nine straight appearances across all fronts.
• The Black Stars have failed to register more than a single strike in 12 of their previous 13 outings.
• Bayern Munich superstar Luis Diaz registered 29 direct goal contributions in his 32 Bundesliga appearances last season (15 goals, 14 assists).

Continuing to impress on either side of opening their World Cup campaign this summer, Colombia find themselves installed as a standout contender in Kansas City. With the mood in their camp at a red-hot high and with their sights now fixed on making a genuine late charge in North America, La Tricolor should feel they have been handed a real opportunity. Gaining a reputation for their defensive grit, Colombia will be confident of extending on their World Cup adventure here. Shipping just a sole strike in over 400 minutes of action, they will also meet a Ghanian squad who have mustered just a single win from any of their previous nine straight attempts across all fronts.

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