Canada aims to achieve their highest international finish since winning the 2000 Concacaf Gold Cup when they go up against Uruguay in the third-place match of the 2024 Copa America. Canada enters the match following a 2-0 defeat to Argentina in the semifinals, while Uruguay lost 1-0 to Colombia. In this tournament, Canada lost twice to Argentina but won or drew their other three matches. Uruguay, on the other hand, seeks their first third-place finish in Copa America since 2004.
The match is set to kick off at 8 p.m. ET at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C. Uruguay is favored at -180 on the 90-minute money line, with Canada as the +475 underdogs. A draw stands at +320, and the over/under for total goals is set at 2.5. Uruguay is -350 to secure third place, while Canada is +250. Before making any picks, it’s recommended to see the 2024 Copa America predictions from SportsLine soccer insider Brandt Sutton.
Sutton, a former collegiate soccer player, has been SportsLine’s top soccer editor since 2017. He factors in elements such as managerial tactics, projected lineups, and past performances for a comprehensive analysis. Sutton ended the 2022-23 Champions League season with a 16-7 record on SportsLine’s UCL pick sheet and holds a 25-20-2 record for the 2023-24 season. He was also SportsLine’s No. 1 soccer expert in 2022 with a 165-130-2 mark, returning nearly $2,200 for $100 bettors.
Sutton has now evaluated Canada vs. Uruguay from all angles and locked in his 2024 Copa America predictions. Here are the betting lines and trends:
Canada vs. Uruguay 90-minute money line: Uruguay -180, Draw +320, Canada +475
Canada vs. Uruguay over/under: 2.5 goals
Canada vs. Uruguay to finish third: Uruguay -350, Canada +250
CAN: Canada has been outscored 5-2 in their last five tournament matches
URU: Uruguay has a 4-2-2 record in 2024
Why you should support Uruguay:
Midfielder Maximiliano Araujo has excelled during Copa America, scoring in Uruguay’s group stage victories over Panama and Bolivia. Since joining the team last year, he has three goals in 13 appearances and plays professionally in Mexico for Toluca, where he has scored nine goals in 53 matches.
Another key player is forward Darwin Nunez, who has scored twice during this Copa America. Nunez has netted 13 goals in 28 appearances for Uruguay since 2019 and has 20 goals in 65 league matches for Liverpool in the English Premier League.
Why you should support Canada:
Forward Cyle Larin is a key offensive player for Canada, with 29 goals in 73 appearances since joining the national team in 2014. He also scored during the 2024 Copa America qualifying playoffs against Trinidad and Tobago. Larin currently plays for Mallorca in Spain’s La Liga.
Defenseman Alphonso Davies also plays a crucial role for Canada. The team captain has 15 goals in 52 matches and plays professionally for Bayern Munich in Germany, where he has scored eight league goals in 135 matches.
How to make picks:
Sutton has shared his analysis and predictions for the Canada vs. Uruguay match, revealing a plus-money best bet. To see Sutton’s picks and analysis, visit SportsLine.
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