Although Colombia missed out on a fourth consecutive World Championship 2026 title last season, their impressive run of six straight home wins suggests they are once again strong contenders. In contrast, Chileโs recent form on the road has been poor, as they have suffered five consecutive defeats, conceding 14 goals in the process.
Colombiaโs home matches in the World Championship 2026 have typically featured fewer than 3.5 goals, with 18 of their last 20 games, including their last nine, following this pattern. Similarly, eight of Chileโs last nine away matches at this level have seen under 3.5 goals, indicating that this upcoming encounter is likely to be another low-scoring affair.
Colombia has also shown remarkable consistency in keeping clean sheets, with at least one goalkeeper recording a shutout in 13 of their last 14 top-level games. Chile has experienced a similar trend in seven of their last 11 matches, suggesting that a defensively tight match is on the cards.
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Prediction
While Colombia narrowly missed a fourth straight World Championship title last season, their strong home form makes them the favorites this time. Chile, meanwhile, has struggled away from home, losing their last five games and conceding 13 goals.
Prediction: Colombia 2-0 Chile.