TIPS - Colombia VS Canada

[(Colombia) Strength]:
1. Colombia previously finished third in the World Cup qualification (CONMEBOL) and secured qualification for the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
2. Colombia thrashed Mexico 4-0 in their first Friendly Internationals match in October, with four players scoring goals. The team have maintained a three-game winning streak across all competitions.
3. Colombia have scored in each of their last four matches, netting 14 goals, averaging 3.5 goals per game, demonstrating a powerful attacking force.
4. Colombia have kept three clean sheets in their last five matches, indicating a relatively solid defense.
5. Colombia won all of their last 4 games in AH.

[(Colombia) Neutral]:
1. In the latest national team squad, players such as FC Bayern Munich striker Luis Diaz, Club Leon midfielder James Rodriguez, and Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C. defender Yerson Mosquera are all included.
2. Colombia have played against Canada once and won 1-0. However, that match dates back to 2014, making its reference value limited.

[(Canada) Strength]:
1. Canada have scored in 6 of their last 7 matches, netting 14 goals, averaging 2 goals per game, demonstrating a decent attacking force.
2. Canada have kept three clean sheets in their last five matches, indicating a relatively solid defense.
3. As one of the host nations for the upcoming 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, Canada have automatically qualified for the tournament.
4. Canada won 3 of their last 5 games in AH.

[(Canada) Weakness]:
1. Canada lost 0-1 to Australia in their first Friendly Internationals match in October, ending their two-game winning streak.
2. Canada are currently ranked 26th in FIFA, while Colombia are ranked 13th. Their overall strength is slightly inferior.

[Tips]:
Colombia have secured qualification for the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico, while Canada will participate as one of the host nations at that time.

Both Colombia and Canada have performed well in attack and defense, but Colombia have just won a Friendly Internationals match, while Canada lost.

Besides, in terms of of the FIFA rankings, Colombia have a slight edge.

Colombia also earn the bookies' favor in this game.

So Colombia are expected to win.

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