Brazil and Colombia are set to square off in a pivotal FIFA World Cup Qualifier on Thursday evening. Brazil enters Thursday's clash unbeaten in its first 11 qualifiers, while Colombia has recorded three wins, seven draws and two losses in its first 12 fixtures. These two teams played to a 0-0 draw on Oct. 10.
Kickoff from Corinthians Arena in Brazil is set for 7:30 p.m. ET. Caesars Sportsbook lists Brazil as the -250 favorite (risk $250 to win $100) on the 90-minute money line in the latest Brazil vs. Colombia odds, with Colombia the +700 underdog. A draw is priced at +320 and the over-under for total goals scored is set at 2.5. Before making any Colombia vs. Brazil picks or FIFA World Cup Qualifier predictions, be sure to check out what SportsLine's soccer insider Brandt Sutton has to say.
Sutton, a former collegiate soccer player, has been SportsLine's top soccer editor for nearly five years. He has followed soccer closely for much longer and factors in managerial tactics, projected lineups and past performances to make the most-informed decisions possible, keeping his finger on the pulse of the game all over the globe.
Sutton has also been on a roll with his best bets, going 8-4 and returning over $450 for $100 bettors who have followed his soccer picks.
Now, Sutton has analyzed Brazil vs. Colombia from every possible angle and locked in his coveted picks and predictions. You can visit SportsLine now to see his Colombia vs. Brazil picks. Here are several odds and betting lines for Colombia vs. Brazil:
- Brazil vs. Colombia spread: Brazil -1.5 (+130)
- Brazil vs. Colombia over-under: 2.5 goals
- Brazil vs. Colombia money line: Brazil -250, Colombia +700, Draw +320
- BRA: Brazil has scored two or more goals in three of its last four games
- COL: Colombia has recorded three consecutive shutouts
Why you should back Brazil
Brazil sits atop the Conmebol standings after its first 11 fixtures with 31 points. Neymar has been in sensational form for his country, recording seven goals and seven assists in nine FIFA World Cup Qualifiers. He found the back of the net in the 10th minute in Brazil's dominant 4-1 victory over Uruguay on Oct. 14. Neymar is a big reason why Brazil enters Thursday's match having scored two or more goals in three of its last four games.
In addition to an explosive offense, the Brazilians feature a suffocating defense. In fact, Brazil has conceded just two goals in its last five fixtures. Plus, Brazil has given up just four goals in its 11 qualifiers, the lowest total in Conmebol.
Why you should back Colombia
Colombia has won just three of its 12 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers, but the Colombians will be confident they can secure at least a point on the road on Thursday. That's because Colombia has held Brazil to a draw in three of its last four meetings between these two teams.
The Colombians enter Thursday's clash having recorded a clean sheet in each of its last three games, which includes a 0-0 draw against Brazil. Colombia outshot Brazil in that Oct. 10 matchup, 12-4, despite holding just 36 percent of possession. Plus, Colombia is unbeaten since suffering a shootout loss to Argentina in the Copa America semifinals on July 6.
How to make Colombia vs. Brazil picks
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