Canada vs Chile Prediction: A must-win game for La Roja

Canada hope to advance to the next round of their inaugural Copa America journey when they lock horns against Chile at the 25,500-capacity Inter & Co Stadium in downtown Orlando, Florida, United States. The two teams have never faced each other before. Who will win this inaugural clash? Below are previews, match facts, possible starting 11, expert betting tips, and odds.

Canada got their first win of the Copa America with a 1-0 victory over 10-man Peru. Jonathan David scored the game's only goal in the 74th minute, 15 minutes after Peru’s Miguel Araujo was sent off. Canada had earlier lost their first game of the group stage 2-0 to Argentina. They are now second in Group A with 3 points and need to avoid defeat here to make it to the next round.

Chile were seen to make it out of this group easily before the start of this tournament, but things have changed, and they are now in the stage of a must-win game here. Chile were held to a goalless draw in their first game against Peru before losing their second game 1-0 to Argentina. They remain one of 3 teams in this competition yet to score. They sit at the joint bottom of Group A with just 1 point. 

Although Chile has yet to win a game, Claudio Bravo has performed exceptionally well. The 41-year-old goalkeeper is ageing like fine wine and has already made 12 saves while keeping one clean sheet. It is good to note that Chile have not exited the competition at this stage since 2004. 

Canada — Maxime Crepeau, Alistair Johnston, Moise Bombito, Derek Cornelius, Richie Laryea, Jacob Shaffelburg, Ismael Kone, Stephen Eustaquio, Alphonso Davies, Cyle Larin, Jonathan David.

Chile – Claudio Bravo, Mauricio Isla, Igor Lichnovsky, Paulo Diaz, Gabriel Suazo, Erick Pulgar, Rodrigo Echeverria, Dario Osorio, Alexis Sanchez, Victor Davila, Eduardo Vargas.

• Canada failed to score in 3 of their last five matches.
• The previous 5 Canada matches have seen one team keep a clean sheet.
• Chile have not exited the Copa America in the first stage since 2004.
• Nine of the last 10 Chile matches have seen one team keep a clean sheet.
• Peru and Chile will play their first game in history here.
• Chile failed to score in 5 of their last eight matches.

I expect this game to produce only a few goals, even though both sides are desperate for points in this game. Moreover, the last 7 Chile matches at the Copa America have seen under 2.5 goals scored. However, Chile should be able to ink out a narrow win in this game.

• Under 2.5 for 1.80 odds
• Correct Score – 0:1 for 7.50 odds
• BTTS-NO for 1.99 odds