TIPS - Colombia VS New Zealand

[(Colombia) Strength]:
1. Colombia announced their latest squad list for November, led by Luis Diaz and James Rodriguez. Colombia will play friendly matches against New Zealand and Australia in November.
2. Colombia drew 0-0 with Canada in the last match, revealing stable recent form. They remained unbeaten with 3 wins and 1 draw in the last 4 games.
3. Colombia kept clean sheets in the last 2 games, boasting solid defense.
4. Colombia already secured their ticket to the World Cup, ranking in the top three of the World Cup qualification (CONMEBOL), demonstrating considerable strength.
5. The AH line is -1.75 for the home team, showing Colombia's superior strength.

[(New Zealand) Strength]:
1. New Zealand's Finn Surman scored in the last game, showing his outstanding form.
2. New Zealand also qualified for the World Cup, and the team are the undisputed leaders in the Oceania region.

[(New Zealand) Weakness]:
1. New Zealand drew 1-1 with Norway in the last game and were on a 5-game winless run, revealing a decline in form.
2. New Zealand failed to win 3 consecutive away games, demonstrating poor performances on the road.
3. New Zealand lost 3-1 to Colombia in their last encounter, placing them at a mental disadvantage.

[Tips]:
The gap in strength between the two teams is quite obvious, with Colombia having the overall advantage and maintaining stable form recently.

While New Zealand are dominant in Oceania, their performance on the international stage against strong teams in the world has been mediocre, and they are yet to secure a win in their recent friendly matches.

The current AH line provides considerable support for Colombia.

Therefore, Colombia are expected to secure a comfortable victory.

[Recommended]:
Colombia (-1.5/2)