Copa America has not disappointed, and Sunday’s final between Argentina and Colombia in Miami should be an absolute spectacle.
Tickets on the secondary market are going for astronomical prices, and these two massive fan bases should fill Hard Rock Stadium and turn it into a sea of sky blue and yellow.
In most cases, the atmosphere for a final played in a neutral venue doesn’t impact how you want to handicap a match, but this contest is a little different given how this tournament has played out and the strengths of these two teams.
Argentina is the master at controlling soccer matches.
La Albiceleste want to get a lead and put the game in a stranglehold with possession and sturdy defensive work.
Colombia will do everything they can to prevent that from happening.
Los Cafeteros would benefit from this being a back-and-forth, physical match, and the atmosphere’s playing a role in both how the game is played and officiated.
Playing in this cauldron should benefit Colombia, which will want to get Argentina out of its comfort zone and throw this match into chaos.
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With the pressure, the crowd and Colombia’s form, I think Los Cafeteros have a decent chance to do just that.
The play: Colombia to win inside 90 minutes (+310).