Between two of the best teams in the Americas this year, Brazil vs. Colombia will be a very exciting confrontation.
With Colombia now a lock to qualify for the last eight, Brazil will need to avoid defeat this time around and hope Costa Rica doesn't beat Paraguay by a wide margin.
Brazil came back from a stunning first leg and wave in time to be brave, scoring three consecutive goals in the first 10 minutes of the half to beat Paraguay in a convincing victory. Brazil's star player was Yunis Oszulia, who hit two plums, an important win for Brazil, who were both in a precarious position as they played for peace. They want to win this game and keep their destiny in their own hands, but it won't be easy.
Colombia are currently on a two-match winning streak, as they are undefeated in their last 13 matches, including 2 straight wins. The :1 defeat to Brazil will be fresh in the minds of both teams and is likely to continue to add to Brazil's troubles in this match.
All of Colombia's attacking players are playing well, but we can predict that some players will rotate in and out of this battle, but I'm sure they'll want to finish first in their group in order to avoid difficult matches in the top eight. If they finish second, they will face Uruguay, which is why Colombia will definitely not rotate all their starters.
I think Colombia are in better shape than Brazil at the moment, but they might relax and Brazil are desperate for a win, so expect the two factors to add up to a harmonious wave.
