Chile faces Uruguay
The reigning champion Chile faces Uruguay in a game from Group C of Copa America. This match will be played at the legendary Maracana in Rio de Janeiro. Here are our winning soccer predictions for the clash.
Even a draw would be enough for Chile to win the group. La Roja started the competition in the best way possible, winning its first two matches against Japan and Ecuador. In these two games the Chileans scored 6 goals and conceded only once.
After the crushing 4-0 win over Japan, Chile achieved a 2-1 win over Ecuador as well. Jose Pedro Fuenzalida opened the score for La Roja, but Enner Valencia equalised for Ecuador from a penalty kick. The hero for the champions was Alexis Sanchez, who scored the winner in the 51th minute, putting the ball in the net after an assist from Charles Aranguiz.
Now Chile are in a comfortable position, because they know that even a draw is going to be enough for them to win this group.
In the same Uruguay are also unbeaten in the group, but currently being second with 4 points. La Celeste need to win against Chile, if they want to win this group.
Just like Chile, Uruguay also achieved a 4-0 win in their first game, beating Ecuador in an impressive fashion. But things went a little bit wrong against Japan, against whom Uruguay lost two points with a 2-2 draw. Luis Suarez from a penalty kick and Jose Gimenez scored for La Celeste, but Japan appeared as a tough opponent, winning a point.
In our winning soccer predictions we can conclude that it shall be an exciting game between Chile and Uruguay – two of the best teams in South America. It’s always a pleasure when you have so many classy players on the pitch.