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Colombia vs Paraguay Predictions, Picks & Odds – 03/10/2026
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Colombia arrive at Sports Illustrated Stadium with a somewhat uneven run of form, having collected two wins but also two defeats across their last four outings. Néstor Lorenzo's side drew 1-1 with Mexico in their most recent friendly, Luis Javier Suárez netting their sole goal. That result underlined a recurring theme: solid defensive organisation paired with occasional struggles to convert possession into decisive attacking moments.
Paraguay head into this fixture on a more positive note, buoyed by a convincing 2-0 friendly victory over Bolivia courtesy of a Miguel Almirón brace. Gustavo Alfaro's squad have been preparing in Washington D.C. this week, fine-tuning tactical details ahead of what will be their final match of the international break. Their recent form reads as mixed overall, but that Bolivia result provided genuine momentum.
Colombia's historical dominance over Paraguay is the cornerstone of this selection. Los Cafeteros are unbeaten in their last seven meetings, boasting four wins and three draws, with a lopsided 7-2 record in friendly head-to-head encounters specifically. That pedigree, combined with home advantage at Sports Illustrated Stadium, makes it difficult to envisage a Paraguay victory here, even accounting for Colombia's inconsistent recent form.
Néstor Lorenzo's side will be eager to improve after a 1-1 draw against Mexico, where Luis Javier Suárez found the net. Paraguay, meanwhile, carry genuine confidence following Miguel Almirón's brace in a 2-0 win over Bolivia. Gustavo Alfaro's squad have been preparing in Washington D.C. and will not lack motivation as this match closes their international break.
The double chance covering a Colombia win or draw represents the strongest value in this fixture. Colombia's home pricing at 1.69 reflects their status as favourites, while the draw at 3.60 provides additional cover given the frequency of stalemates between these two sides. Odds correct at time of publication.
Trends to Know about Colombia vs Paraguay
- Colombia unbeaten in last seven meetings
- Paraguay winless in friendly H2H record
- Almirón's brace signals attacking threat
Form & Statistics: Colombia vs Paraguay
Colombia
Recent form
Season statistics (5)
Paraguay
Recent form
Season statistics (5)
Lineups: Colombia vs Paraguay
Colombia
Starters
- 1 Camilo Vargas
- 2 Daniel Muñoz
- 3 Davinson Sánchez
- 4 Jhon Lucumí
- 5 Johan Mojica
- 6 Jefferson Lerma
- 7 Jhon Arias
- 8 Gustavo Puerta
- 9 Luis Díaz
- 10 Luis Suárez
- 11 Matías Orozco
Absent
- Juan Quintero (injury)
- Jhon Córdoba (adductor tear (suffered in July 2026, expected 4-week recovery))
- James Rodríguez (retired from national team duty)
Paraguay
Starters
- 1 Carlos Coronel
- 2 Juan Caceres
- 3 Gustavo Gomez
- 4 Omar Alderete
- 5 Matias Espinoza
- 6 Matias Rojas
- 7 Mathias Villasanti
- 8 Andres Cubas
- 9 Ramon Sosa
- 10 Miguel Almiron
- 11 Antonio Sanabria
Absent
- Damián Bobadilla (injury)
- Braian Ojeda (injury)
Low confidence
Colombia line up in a 4-3-3 against Paraguay's speculated 4-4-2, though the visitors' shape carries considerably less certainty, drawn from older data rather than fresh intelligence. Luis Díaz is the natural focal point of Colombia's attacking intent, offering width and directness from the left flank.
The midfield contest shapes up as a compelling duel on paper, with Jefferson Lerma providing the defensive anchor behind a creative trio. Paraguay's reported structure suggests a more compact, double-pivot approach, but readers should treat the away side's arrangement with caution until confirmed closer to kickoff.
How to Watch Colombia vs Paraguay Match?
What time is Colombia vs Paraguay?
Colombia vs Paraguay kicks off at Sports Illustrated Stadium on 10 March 2026 at 01:00 GMT.
Where is Colombia vs Paraguay being played?
This match takes place at Sports Illustrated Stadium. Odds correct at time of publication.
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