Get our Colombia vs Ghana prediction, lineups, and betting odds ahead of Saturday's match. Discover the best bets and bet builder tips.
Colombia vs Ghana Match Summary
Competition | FIFA World Cup 2026 |
|---|---|
Match Date | Saturday 4 July 2026 |
Match Time | 02:30 UK time |
Venue (City, Stadium) | Kansas City Stadium |
Broadcast (TV / Streaming / Radio / Bookmaker Streaming) | RTE 2, ITV 1 |
Colombia meet Ghana in the World Cup 2026 Round of 32, a knockout tie between two sides who have never crossed paths before in their history.
The South Americans arrive as the clear favourites, having topped their group unbeaten with seven points from three matches and just one goal conceded along the way.
Ghana sneaked through as one of the best third-placed teams, banking four points from their group and now facing a serious step up in class.
With no previous meeting to lean on, this is fresh ground for both nations, and a place in the last 16 is the prize on the line.
Colombia vs Ghana Form
Colombia are humming under Néstor Lorenzo, unbeaten through the group with only one goal conceded across their outings against Uzbekistan, DR Congo and Portugal. The South Americans topped their group with a controlled performance in each fixture, and Luis Díaz and Luis Suárez lead a formidable attack going into the knockout rounds.
Ghana got here the hard way under Carlos Queiroz, beating Panama, holding England to a goalless draw and then losing 2-1 to Croatia in their final group outing. The Black Stars leaned on a stubborn defensive display against England to progress. Captain Thomas Partey remains the driving force in their engine room.
Colombia vs Ghana Lineups & Team News
Injuries & Suspensions
Colombia: No injuries or suspensions reported.
Ghana: A. Semenyo (Injured/doubtful).
Colombia
Néstor Lorenzo is expected to change both full-backs from the side that started against Portugal, with Johan Mojica and Daniel Muñoz coming in. Luis Suárez is also in line for a recall after appearing from the bench on matchday three.
Ghana
Antoine Semenyo picked up a knock against Croatia but is expected to start in the Round of 32. Benjamin Asare should keep his place ahead of Lawrence Ati-Zigi, while Kamaldeen Sulemana looks set to be preferred to Inaki Williams out wide.
Colombia vs Ghana Predicted Lineup
Colombia
Formation: 4-3-3
Predicted Starting Lineup: Vargas; Muñoz, Lucumí, Sánchez, Mojica; Lerma, Rodríguez, Puerta; Arias, Suárez, Díaz
Ghana
Formation: 4-3-3
Predicted Starting Lineup: Asare; Senaya, Luckassen, Adjetey, Mensah; Yirenkyi, Sibo, Partey; Sulemana, Ayew, Semenyo
Colombia vs Ghana Key Stats & Match Facts
Colombia and Ghana have never met in a senior international fixture before this tie.
Colombia have had 15+ shots in each of their last three matches at this World Cup.
Daniel Muñoz has scored in two of his last three appearances at this World Cup.
Colombia kept clean sheets in their final two group games, against DR Congo on 20 June 2026 and Portugal on 25 June 2026.
Ghana have reached the World Cup knockout rounds for the first time since 2010.
Colombia vs Ghana Prediction & Best Bets
Our prediction: Colombia are the favourites and rightly so. Their attack has looked sharp and their defence has barely been breached, so we are backing them to see off a stubborn Ghana side. Colombia 2-1 Ghana.
Best Bets
Colombia topped a tough group without losing and conceded just once, making them the clear pick in the Win Market at 11/20 with AK Bets.
Over 2.5 Total Goals at 5/4 with Unibet offers a longer price for those who expect Colombia to push on and goals to flow in this knockout fixture.
Colombia vs Ghana Bet Builder
We have built a three-leg Colombia bet builder that backs their two biggest attacking stars alongside a physical battle on the opposite flank, combining James Rodríguez to score or assist, Luis Díaz over 1.5 shots on target and Antoine Semenyo over 1.5 fouls committed.
James Rodríguez remains Colombia's creative heartbeat and has registered one goal and two assists in his last five competitive starts for the national team. Although he is yet to produce a goal contribution at this World Cup, knockout football has often brought the best out of the experienced playmaker, making to score or assist an appealing selection.
Luis Díaz is Colombia's most dangerous attacking outlet and consistently tests opposition goalkeepers. His shots-on-target totals in his last nine appearances read 0, 2, 1, 2, 1, 2, 2, 1 and 2, highlighting just how regularly he gets efforts on target. Backing him to record over 1.5 shots on target aligns with both his form and Colombia's attacking style.
Antoine Semenyo over 1.5 fouls committed completes the bet builder. The Ghana forward has committed three and two fouls in his last two World Cup matches, and with Colombia's left side featuring the tricky Luis Díaz and the overlapping Johan Mojica, he is likely to be drawn into several defensive challenges throughout the contest.
At the time of writing, this bet builder pays a best price of 23/2 and is as short as 6/1 elsewhere. That's a difference in potential winnings of £55 from best to worst price.
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Colombia vs Ghana Talking Points
This is a clear tactical clash: Néstor Lorenzo's fluid, high-pressing Colombia against Carlos Queiroz's disciplined low-to-mid block. The midfield contest, with Richard Ríos in the thick of things for Colombia and Thomas Partey marshalling Ghana's shape, shapes up as a fascinating battle in the centre of the park. Ghana will need to stay organised and take their chances if they are to spring an upset against a side that have been the more convincing outfit throughout the group stage.
Colombia vs Ghana Predictions FAQs
When is the Colombia vs Ghana World Cup 2026 game?
The match is scheduled to take place on Saturday 4 July 2026, kicking off at 02:30 UK time.
Where can I find Colombia vs Ghana lineups and team news?
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What is the prediction for Colombia vs Ghana?
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