Colombia will be hosting Paraguay in the next round of the South American World Cup qualifiers on Wednesday, 26 March.
With both teams hoping to reach the World Cup directly, who will emerge victorious from this duel? Find out by reading our Colombia vs Paraguay prediction below.
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Colombia vs Paraguay prediction: Guests to avoid a loss
Key Stats
- Colombia have lost three times in a row heading into this match.
- Five of the last six duels between Colombia and Paraguay have gone under 2.5 total goals.
- Ecuador have an average of 1.00 total goals per game in six away games in these qualifiers, with four of those six goals coming from just one match against Bolivia.
Correct score prediction: Colombia 0-0 Paraguay
While Colombia are the better team on paper, they enter this game in poor form, with four losses in their last five matches. On the other hand, Paraguay are undefeated in seven games in a row, so we wouldn't be surprised to see them avoid a loss in this match too.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Colombia backed by the bookmakers
- HOME: 11/20 (1.55) – 64.50%
- DRAW: 29/10 (3.90) – 25.60%
- AWAY: 11/2 (6.50) – 15.40%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
We can see from these Colombia vs Paraguay odds that the hosts are the expected winners in this game, which isn't really a surprise even though the guests are in better form.
However, Colombia have beaten Paraguay three times in a row, they'll host the game, and they're just one point behind Paraguay in the standings, so we can see why the bookies favour them to win here.
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: Colombia unbeaten lately
Colombia are without a loss in their last six duels with Paraguay, four of which they've won. Meanwhile, things are much closer if we look at the overall H2H record between these two teams: 23-9-18 in favour of Colombia.
Copa America 24/06/24
Colombia
Paraguay
South America - World Cup Qualifying 21/11/23
Paraguay
Colombia
International Match 20/11/22
Colombia
Paraguay
South America - World Cup Qualifying 16/11/21
Colombia
Paraguay
South America - World Cup Qualifying 05/09/21
Paraguay
Colombia
Colombia preview: Hoping to end their losing streak
After losing three games in a row and four of their last five matches in the WC qualifiers, Colombia have fallen to the sixth place in the standings. This is still enough to get them directly to the 2026 World Cup and they are six points ahead of the next team in the table with five games left in the qualifiers, but another loss could put Colombia in a situation where every point matters.
Yerson Mosquera and Juan Cabal are currently out with injuries.
Predicted lineup: Vargas (GK), Munoz, Cuesta, Lucumi, Mojica, Rios, Lerma, Arias, Rodriguez, Diaz & Duran
South America - World Cup Qualifying 26/03/25
D
Paraguay
2
Colombia
2
South America - World Cup Qualifying 21/03/25
L
Brazil
2
Colombia
1
South America - World Cup Qualifying 19/11/24
L
Ecuador
1
Colombia
0
South America - World Cup Qualifying 16/11/24
L
Uruguay
3
Colombia
2
South America - World Cup Qualifying 15/10/24
W
Chile
0
Colombia
4
Paraguay preview: On a great run and hoping for more
After a poor start to these WC qualifiers, Paraguay managed to avoid a loss in the last seven games in a row. Thanks to this run, they are now fifth in the standings, one point ahead of their next opponent Colombia and seven points clear of Bolivia, the team in seventh place.
With the first six teams in the group guaranteed a spot at the World Cup, Paraguay fans have every reason to expect to make it to the biggest stage for the first time since 2010.
The team's captain, Gustavo Gomez, will miss this match with an injury and the same goes for Hugo Cuenca.
Predicted lineup: Fernandez (GK), Caceres, Balbuena, Alderete, Alonso, Galarza, Villasanti, Cubas, Almiron, Sanabria & Enciso
South America - World Cup Qualifying 26/03/25
D
Colombia
2
Paraguay
2
South America - World Cup Qualifying 20/03/25
W
Chile
0
Paraguay
1
South America - World Cup Qualifying 19/11/24
D
Bolivia
2
Paraguay
2
South America - World Cup Qualifying 14/11/24
W
Argentina
1
Paraguay
2
South America - World Cup Qualifying 15/10/24
W
Venezuela
1
Paraguay
2
Player to watch: Luis Diaz
While we can see this match ending without any goals, if there's a player most likely to break the deadlock, it is Diaz. After all, Liverpool's forward has five goals for Colombia in the World Cup qualifiers, just one goal fewer than the overall top scorer Lionel Messi.
