Colombia vs Paraguay prediction: team news, lineups, expert analysis
Friendly International
On October 3, 2026, the national teams of Colombia and Paraguay will meet in a friendly match. The home side are determined to beat their neighbors.
Colombia vs Paraguay team news and expert analysis
Colombia went through the World Cup without suffering a single defeat. They advanced from the group stage with seven points, earning wins over Uzbekistan and DR Congo while settling for a goalless draw with Portugal. In the playoffs, they edged Ghana thanks to the only goal of the game, but after a 0-0 draw with Switzerland, they lost on penalties. In their current run of friendlies, they exchanged goals with Mexico in a 1-1 draw.
Paraguay, finally back at the World Cup, began with a 1-4 defeat. However, they did not lose their composure and managed to beat Turkey while down to ten men, before playing out a 0-0 draw with Australia. Then, in the playoffs, they sensationally knocked Germany out on penalties after a 1-1 draw! France were the only team to defeat them, with Mbappé scoring from the spot in the 70th minute. They have now finally won a friendly, beating Bolivia 2-0.
Luis Díaz and his teammates average 1.3 goals scored and concede 0.8 per game. Their neighbors have an almost identical record: 1.3 goals scored and 0.9 conceded.
Previous meetings: Colombia vs Paraguay
Colombia have gone unbeaten in their last seven meetings with Paraguay, winning four and drawing three, including last year's clash.
The hosts have more arguments in their favor. We believe they will win (odds – 1.71).
Colombia vs Paraguay: key statistics and trends
- Colombia have drawn three of their last four matches
- Both teams have scored in 50% of Colombia's matches, with an average total of 2.1 goals per game
- Paraguay have won one of their last six matches
- Both teams have scored in 40% of Paraguay's matches, with an average total of 2.2 goals per game
Colombia vs Paraguay: possible starting lineups
Colombia are expected to play in a 1-1-4-1 formation (possible lineup): Montero – Muñoz, Davinson Sánchez, Lucumí, Angulo – Ríos – Castaño, Puerta, Jhon Arias, Carlos Gómez – Luis Suárez
Paraguay are expected to play in a 1-4-3-3 formation (possible lineup): Olveira – Cáceres, Gustavo Gómez, Alderete, Maidana – Magalhães Prado, Diego Gómez, Cubas – Almirón, Ramón Morales, Enciso
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