Archie Wilson shares his picks and plays for the Round of 32 clash between Colombia and Ghana.
Néstor Lorenzo’s side topped Group K with seven points, with one of the stingiest defensive records in the tournament, conceding just once in three matches. They haven’t always blown teams away, and chance creation is not a problem for the South Americans, but the manager will want his troops to be more clinical going forward.
Ghana bring pace, power and plenty of potential for chaos, so this is unlikely to be straightforward. The fitness of star man Antoine Semenyo is a concern after he suffered an ankle knock against Croatia but the Manchester City man is anticipated to be a starter against Colombia at this stage.
He’ll play a crucial role for Ghana as they’ve only managed four shots on target all tournament…
Colombia look the more balanced outfit, and if their defence holds up again, they should have enough quality to win in the 90.
Tips
Best Bet: Colombia to Win to Nil @ $2.00
Value: Luis Diaz to Score & Colombia Win the First Half (Betcha Boost) @ $4.50
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