Uruguay continue their campaign with a difficult match, as Alley Sport brings Uruguay predicted lineup vs Colombia and preview to this blockbuster South American game
After a sluggish start to the campaign, Uruguay come back on track with consecutive victories in their previous 2 games pushing them to the 3rd position in the standings, with 15 points, embroiled in a battle for automatic qualification against the likes of Ecuador, Paraguay and Colombia. Uruguay are one of the teams which are usually expected to reach the World Cup, but their inconsistency is a huge problem, ahead of a huge encounter against a difficult Colombian team.
Uruguay predicted lineup vs Colombia: Preview
Uruguay finished the international break last season with a crucial last gasp win against Ecuador. The game was tight, but Gaston Pereiro broke the deadlock in the stoppage time, which broke the Ecuadorian hearts and put Uruguay in the 3rd position. Uruguay are now tasked with facing 5th placed Colombia, who are just 2 points behind the Uruguay side. It would be interesting to see how the match shapes up with stakes so high for the game.
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Uruguay vs Colombia: Prediction
Uruguay and Colombia are two quality sides of South American football, with an interesting game on the cards. The 3 points are vital for both the teams, who look to secure the automatic qualification berth, making it a must win game for both sides. In our prediction, spoils will be shared in the clash, as we predict the game to end in a 1-1 draw between the teams. Uruguay would be looking for revenge as Colombia knocked them out of the Copa Americas in the penalty shoot out, giving them extra motivation for the game.
Uruguay predicted lineup vs Colombia: Latest Team News
Attacking duo of Luis Suarez and Edinson Cavani are called up for a crucial period in the qualifying campaign for the Uruguayans. Ronald Araujo of Barcelona is also selected with the likes of Diego Godin and Martin Caceres to shape up the defense. Fede Valverde has been a rising star for the Uruguay team, and would be starting for the side against Colombia. Veteran Fernando Muslera would retain the number one spot for the team.
Uruguay predicted lineup vs Colombia
Here’s our Uruguay predicted lineup vs Colombia
Formation: 4-2-3-1
GK: Fernando Muslera
LB: Matias Vina
CB: Diego Godin
CB: Jose Gimenez
RB: Martin Caceres
CDM: Federico Valverde
CDM: Lucas Torreira
LM: Rodrigo Bentacur
CM: Matias Vecino
RM: Brian Rodriguez
ST: Luis Suarez
Uruguay vs Colombia: Livestream
2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers will be broadcasted live in India on the Sony Entertainment Network, streamed online on the SONY LIV App, as Uruguay take on Colombia on 8th October 2021 5:00 AM IST/ 12:30 AM GMT/ 7:30 PM ET. What do you think about Uruguay predicted lineup vs Colombia? South American viewers can watch the game live on fuboTV, while Univision will broadcast the South American qualifiers for the American viewers.
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