Colombia vs Paraguay prediction
Can Colombia end their losing streak in this match? - Photo by Icon Sport
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Paraguay or draw

Paraguay are undefeated in their last seven matches in a row.

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.

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

Colombia

2
Paraguay

Paraguay

1

South America - World Cup Qualifying 21/11/23

Paraguay

Paraguay

0
Colombia

Colombia

1

International Match 20/11/22

Colombia

Colombia

2
Paraguay

Paraguay

0

South America - World Cup Qualifying 16/11/21

Colombia

Colombia

0
Paraguay

Paraguay

0

South America - World Cup Qualifying 05/09/21

Paraguay

Paraguay

1
Colombia

Colombia

1

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

Paraguay

2

Colombia

Colombia

2

South America - World Cup Qualifying 21/03/25

L

Brazil

Brazil

2

Colombia

Colombia

1

South America - World Cup Qualifying 19/11/24

L

Ecuador

Ecuador

1

Colombia

Colombia

0

South America - World Cup Qualifying 16/11/24

L

Uruguay

Uruguay

3

Colombia

Colombia

2

South America - World Cup Qualifying 15/10/24

W

Chile

Chile

0

Colombia

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

Colombia

2

Paraguay

Paraguay

2

South America - World Cup Qualifying 20/03/25

W

Chile

Chile

0

Paraguay

Paraguay

1

South America - World Cup Qualifying 19/11/24

D

Bolivia

Bolivia

2

Paraguay

Paraguay

2

South America - World Cup Qualifying 14/11/24

W

Argentina

Argentina

1

Paraguay

Paraguay

2

South America - World Cup Qualifying 15/10/24

W

Venezuela

Venezuela

1

Paraguay

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.

Luis Diaz
Diaz hoping to score his sixth goal in these qualifiers – Photo by Imago

Vladimir’s dreams of becoming a professional basketball player ended a long time ago, but his other dream of becoming a writer came true as he combined his love of writing and sports to become a professional content writer who covers multiple sports, including football, basketball, and tennis.