Canada vs Uruguay Prediction 14.07.2024 | Copa America

• Competition: Copa America 2024 - Third Place Play-Off
• Date: Sunday, 14th, July 2024
• Kickoff: 01:00 UK / 02.00 CEST
• Venue: Bank of America Stadium (Charlotte, NC)

After both falling short in the semifinals, Canada and Uruguay will square off for the bronze medal at the 2024 Copa America at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte on Sunday.

Once again, Canada found themselves on the wrong side of the scoreline against the reigning Copa America champions Argentina in the semi-finals, crashing to another 0-2 defeat, just like in matchday one of the group stage against the same opponent. No matter the result in the Sunday clash for the bronze medal, the Canucks can hold their heads high, as reaching the final-four stage is a significant achievement for them, especially considering they are debutants in this edition of the tournament.

Despite being touted as serious contenders to dethrone Argentina from their throne, Uruguay will have to settle for battling it out for third place, having suffered a narrow but painful 0-1 defeat in the semifinals against Colombia, who played the entire second half with ten men on the field. It was the first setback of the tournament for the 15-time winners Urugay, after they had earlier sailed through the group phase without a hitch, claiming three wins out of three matches, and subsequently edging out Brazil 4-2 on penalties in the quarterfinals.

Canada vs Uruguay Betting Tips: URUGUAY TO WIN

True, the Canadians made a historic leap by reaching the semis of their first major tournament outside of CONCACAF, but their overall form has not been admirable at this year's Copa America as they have been able to eke out just one regular-time victory from five outings, excluding their shootout success against Venezuela in the quarterfinals. Despite their opportunity to claim a medal on their Copa America debut, the Canucks are urgently in need of sharpening their final touch in front of goal, as only two goals from five fixtures cast doubt on their chances for bronze. They will face Uruguay national team, specialists in claiming bronze medals, having emerged victorious in third-place battles on nine occasions, more than any other country.

Despite being shaken by their sudden elimination from the semi-finals, La Celeste have no time for mourning and must quickly recover mentally to harbor hopes of securing their jubilee 10th bronze at the Copa America. Before Venezuela served them a painful defeat, Uruguay had shone brightly in this summer's tournament, prevailing in all of their first four challenges, including a stunning victory over mighty Brazil. Even though they will be weakened by both injuries and suspensions, Marcelo Bielsa's side should leverage their wealth of experience in such matches as their main weapon to run out on the winning side and cap off their 2024 Copa America campaign with a medal.