Colombia vs Ghana Prediction, Tips & Match Preview

Colombia vs Ghana Match Preview

The Round of 32 closes in Kansas City on Friday 3 July, where Colombia meet Ghana at Arrowhead Stadium in the final tie of the round.

Colombia arrive as Group K winners, unbeaten and conceding just once, while Ghana came through in third place from Group L to reach the knockouts for the first time since 2010.

There is a familiar face in the away dugout, with Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz having previously managed Colombia.

Both sides know the winner advances to a Round of 16 meeting with Switzerland or Algeria.

Colombia’s Rhythm Against a Blunted Ghana

Colombia have been one of the more convincing sides in the group stage, topping a section that included Portugal without losing and conceding only once. Nestor Lorenzo’s team press hard and break quickly, with James Rodriguez orchestrating from midfield and Luis Diaz a constant threat down the left. Daniel Munoz has chipped in with important goals from full-back, and the team carries a settled, confident look heading into the knockouts.

Ghana are well organised under Queiroz and dangerous on the break through the pace of Antoine Semenyo, but their attack has badly misfired. They managed only one goal across their opening two games, with Inaki Williams left on the bench, and they are without the creativity of Mohammed Kudus as well as defenders Mohammed Salisu and Alexander Djiku. For all their athleticism, turning chances into goals has been the problem.

This looks like a game Colombia should control. They have the creativity to unlock a compact defence and the discipline to limit Ghana’s transitions, while the Black Stars’ struggles in front of goal make it hard to see them scoring freely. Expect Colombia to take the initiative and look the more likely to convert their pressure.

Colombia vs Ghana Match Prediction

The best bet for this match is Colombia to lead at half-time and full-time at 2.50. The Cafeteros are the stronger, more in-form side and should be able to establish control early against a Ghana team that has struggled to score, making a Colombia lead at the break and at the finish the most likely shape of the game.

We also find value in backing Luis Diaz to score anytime at 2.62. The winger has been Colombia’s most dangerous attacker and already had efforts ruled out for offside in the group, and against a stretched Ghana defence he should find his openings.

The Correct Score Prediction is Colombia 2-0 at 6.50, reflecting a controlled Colombian win to nil against a side that has found goals hard to come by throughout the tournament.

Arun- June 28, 2026

Colombia vs Ghana Betting Tips

HT/FT Colombia/Colombia

OK

2.50 Odds

Luis Díaz to Score anytime

OK

2.62 Odds

Colombia 2-0

OK

6.50 Odds