USA VS Colombia Match Prediction

Colombia and United States have already played at this year's Copa America, a strange parallel given that the final sees Argentina take on Chile, who were also drawn in the same group.

United States lost that game 2-0 at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, James Rodriguez wrapping up a straightforward win from the penalty spot after Cristian Zapata had given his side an early lead. The USMNT have only won one of the last nine meetings between the sides, while Colombia have won all three of the historic meetings against the US in the Copa America.

United States v Colombia: Prediction

Third-place play-offs are always tough to call as there is so little riding on the game, while it is hard to predict how much rotation Pekerman and Klinsmann will use for Saturday's match.

Colombia have the stronger set of players on paper, but the USMNT have the weight of public support behind them, which could prove the difference at the end of a tournament that may prove to be a key moment in the development of United States football.

United States v Colombia: Betting Tips

Favourites Colombia are available at around the 7/5 mark, but the price of 5/2 available on the draw might prove to be better value for this match, while the United States are placed at the 2/1 mark to win the match in 90 minutes. Those wanting to back Colombia who want to add more value to their selection could go for Colombia to be leading at both half-time and full-time at a price of 3/1 and Colombia to win to nil is also very keenly priced up at around the 4/1 mark.

The Copa America has been broadly successful for United States, despite their 4-0 loss in the semi-final to a rampant Argentina team. Jurgen Klinsmann will welcome back Jermaine Jones through suspension and he could hand starts to young players such as Christian Pulisic, the Borussia Dortmund teenager who is believed to be the future of the USMNT. Eyes will also be on the likes of Clint Dempsey, who may be nearing international retirement.

United States likely XI

Guzan; Yedlin, Cameron, Brooks, Johnson; Zardes, Bradley, Jones, Pulisic; Dempsey, Wondolowski.

Colombia's Jose Pekerman was furious at refereeing decisions in his side's 2-0 loss to Chile in the Copa America semi-finals, with the coach perhaps likely to rotate his squad for this dead rubber. David Ospina is likely to continue in goal after his penalty heroics against Peru in the quarter-finals, while Carlos Bacca could come back into the team after starting on the bench in the semi-final. James Rodriguez remains the undoubted star man of the Colombia team, but Carlos Sanchez is suspended after being sent off in the semi-final defeat.

Colombia likely XI

Ospina; Arias, Zapata, Murillo, Fabra; Torres, Perez; Cuadrado, Cardona, Rodriguez; Bacca.

Colombia might have a stronger team than United States, but the hosts arguably have more motivation for this clash given they will want to put on one last show for their home fans. It is the first time the United States has hosted Copa America - and it might be the last - so they will want to make the most of it. A draw is perhaps the most likely result.

Colombia are three wins from three against United States in the Copa America.