Colombia vs Ghana Prediction, Lineups, Betting Pick, Latest World Cup Round of 32 Odds - July 3rd
Colombia and Ghana prepare to lock horns in a highly anticipated FIFA World Cup knockout clash on Friday night, July 3rd. Let's take a look at his Colombia vs. Ghana prediction as James Rodriguez and Los Cafeteros look to continue their hot start to the World Cup.
OC Staff - July 3, 2026, 6:00 PM EDT
3 Minute ReadColombia vs Ghana Prediction: Can James Rodriguez, Los Cafeteros Advance in World Cup Knockout Round on Friday Night?
Colombia and Ghana prepare to lock horns in a highly anticipated FIFA World Cup knockout clash, with both nations eager to book their place in the next round. The match is scheduled to kick off at 01:30 on Saturday 4th July 2026, taking place at a neutral international venue as the tournament's business end gets underway.
Colombia vs Ghana Recent Results
The South Americans enter this fixture on the back of a hard-fought 0-0 draw against European heavyweights Portugal in their final group stage match. Colombia have enjoyed a strong run of form leading into the knockouts, having previously secured a 1-0 victory over DR Congo and an impressive 3-1 win away to Uzbekistan. Their preparation also included solid friendly wins over Jordan and Costa Rica, showing they have plenty of goals in their locker.
Ghana, meanwhile, suffered a narrow 2-1 defeat to Croatia in their last outing, where Derrick Luckassen's late goal was ultimately cancelled out. Prior to that, the Black Stars showed immense resilience to secure a 0-0 draw against England, following a crucial 1-0 victory over Panama. While their form has been slightly mixed, their defensive organization has shown they can compete with the world's best.
Colombia vs Ghana Head to Head
There are no previous meetings recorded between these two nations in recent competitive history. This adds an extra layer of intrigue to the fixture, as both tactical setups will have to adapt to an unfamiliar opponent on the grandest stage of all.
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Colombia vs Ghana Date, Time, and Where to Watch
- Date: Friday, July 3rd, 2026
- Time: 9:30 PM ET
- Where: GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri
- How to Watch: FOX, Telemundo, FOX One
Colombia vs Ghana Betting Trends
Here are the latest betting trends for this Colombia vs Ghana match, as you try to find your favorite betting angle for the game. Powered by Oddschecker+ Trends Tool to bring you the best AI advantage for the World Cup.
Colombia vs Ghana Probable Lineups
Colombia (4-3-3): Vargas; Muñoz, Sánchez, Lucumí, Mojica; Puerta, Rodríguez, Lerma; Arias, Suárez, Díaz
Ghana (4-3-3): Asare; Senaya, Adjetey, Luckassen, Mensah; Partey, Sibo, Yirenkyi; Sulemana, Ayew, Semenyo
Colombia's tactical blueprint will likely rely heavily on their superior ball retention, averaging an impressive 59.6% possession and an 87.41% pass accuracy rate in the tournament. This midfield dominance, marshalled by James Rodríguez, will look to feed Luis Díaz on the wing. Conversely, Ghana will look to exploit their physical advantages, particularly in the air, where they average 12.67 aerial duels won per game compared to Colombia's 10.67. The Black Stars will look to sit deep, absorb pressure with their 36.06% average possession, and strike on the counter-attack.
Colombia vs Ghana Team News
Colombia have a fully fit squad to choose from. Johan Mojica and Daniel Muñoz are expected to return to the starting lineup at full-back, while forward Luis Javier Suárez is in line for a recall to lead the line.
For Ghana, star forward Antoine Semenyo is carrying a knock sustained against Croatia but is still expected to be risked from the start. Benjamin Asare is set to keep his place in goal ahead of Lawrence Ati-Zigi, while Kamaldeen Sulemana is expected to be preferred on the flank.
Colombia vs Ghana Match Facts
Prediction: Colombia 2-1 Ghana
Colombia's attacking output is incredibly potent, as highlighted by their dominance in their last match where they outshot Portugal by 24 attempts to 13. While Ghana's disciplined defensive unit will make them difficult to break down, the creative quality of the South American midfield should eventually tell. Expect a tight, competitive affair, but Colombia's technical superiority should see them edge out a 2-1 victory to advance.
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While Colombia possess the quality to win, they have shown moments of vulnerability, conceding in friendly matches against France and Costa Rica earlier in the year. Ghana have shown they can find the net against tough European opposition like Croatia, making goals at both ends a highly probable and valuable betting angle for this knockout tie.
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