Uruguay vs Paraguay prediction for Tuesday’s Copa America clash at Estadio Olimpico Nilton Santos in Rio de Janeiro. Both Uruguay and Paraguay have qualified for the knockout phase. they are playing for better positions in their group. Read on for our free prediction and betting tips.
Uruguay to build on their last win
Uruguay are in fourth place in Group A and a defeat against Paraguay will see them play Brazil in the quarter-finals something coach Oscar Tabarez and his team would like to avoid. Hence the importance of this match. The Celeste will do their best to register their second consecutive win in the group stages for the first time since 1995.
With the strong squad that the 15 times Copa America Champions have, Tabarez must be confident that his team can overcome any hurdle. The last win against Bolivia was their first win in five games but they have to come up with much better performances against tougher teams if they want to continue far in the tournament.
Uruguay key points
Paraguay aiming to hold on to their second post
Paraguay will be boosted by confidence after winning two of their three group matches. Both of their wins came with 2+ goals margins something they had done just twice in 41 competitive matches. They are second in the group with six points and although they have qualified for the second round, they don’t want to lose this match to secure a rather easier second-round game.
In their last match, Paraguay beat Chile 2-0. Coach Eduardo Berizzo’s team defended very well and scored two snap goals one in the first half by Samudio and the second through a penalty by Almiron. Paraguay are a very disciplined team and very tough to break down they have conceded two goals and are very dangerous on the counters.
Paraguay key points
Uruguay vs Paraguay Prediction
Much more is awaited from the Uruguay stars like Cavani, Suarez, Valverde, etc. After a very long season, it is not surprising that these players will feel fatigued and not in the best form to perform at the top level.
Paraguay will play for a draw and adopt a defensive tactic which they did in their matches against Argentina and Chile. Uruguay want to win and take the second spot and for that, they will play offensively and must be patient to break down the Paraguay defense.
We think it will be a low-scoring game.
Uruguay vs Paraguay Betting Tips
Uruguay and over 1.5 Goals 3.04 at Vbet
Double Chance Draw or Paraguay to win 1.76 at Vbet