In the early hours of Sunday, Uruguay and Brazil face off in what promises to be one of the most intriguing Copa America quarter-finals.
UruguayLa Albiceleste sailed through the Group stages, beating Panama and the USA to win Group C, three points ahead of second-place Panama.
The 1-0 win over the USA was their fourth straight victory, while they are also unbeaten in their last five international games.
Uruguay's attacking threat has been crucial to their recent run of form. They have scored at least three goals in three of their last four international matches.
They are unbeaten in their last seven games over 90 minutes at the Copa America, having won five of their previous six matches.
La Albiceleste’s good results at the Copa have been based on solid defensive foundations. They have conceded just one goal in their last six games.
BrazilThe Selecao have been underwhelming at the Copa America. Dorival Junior’s team were unbeaten in Group D, but two of their three group games ended in draws. Last time out, they drew 1-1 against Colombia.
The result means that Brazil are unbeaten in seven international games, although four of their last six games have ended all square.
Brazil’s recent games have been relatively tight and low-scoring, with under 2.5 goals scored in three of their last four outings.
The Selecao’s recent record in the Copa America has been inconsistent, as they have won just one of their previous four games in the competition.
Their recent games in the Copa have been low-scoring, with under 2.5 goals scored in six of their last seven matches.
What am I backing?There is very little between these two teams, and the game could be a close encounter. I believe this will be a close game, so the bet I am backing is the draw.
