USWNT vs Colombia: Expected Lineups, Injuries, Head-to-Head Stats, Predictions & How To Watch CONCACAF W Gold Cup Quarter Final

On the back of a lower-than-expected group finish, the USWNT is now pitted against Colombia in the QFs of the CONCACAF W Gold Cup. Similar to the US team, Colombia also settled for a 2nd-seeded finish in their group. The quarterfinal could be a heavy challenge for USWNT, considering Colombia ran deeper in last year’s FIFA World Cup. However, having scored nine goals in two matches, the USA boasts a better goal tally than their QF rival. It was a couple of friendly matches when the two teams met last. Now they are caught up in a winner-takes-all situation.

They played friendlies in October. The first match ended in a goalless draw. Meanwhile, the US outclassed Colombia in the second with a 3-0 scoreline. Colombia looks for revenge, and what stage is sweeter than a knockout game?

USWNT vs Colombia: Injury report and Expected lineups

USWNT’s interim coach Twila Kilgore has kept star defender Alana Cook out because of a minor knee injury. Besides, star forward Mia Fishel tore her ACL, allowing veteran Alex Morgan to come in as a replacement. So here’s the USWNT’s expected lineup for the Colombia clash.

USWNT Expected Starting XI (4-3-3)

Alyssa Naeher; Abby Dahlkemper, Becky Sauerbrunn, Naomi Girma, Emily Fox; Korbin Albert, Lindsey Horan, Rose Lavelle; Jaedyn Shaw, Trinity Rodman, and Sophia Smith.

As has been the case in the last three matches, veterans such as Alex Morgan would likely come off the bench to aid USWNT’s scoring. Now, let’s look at the Colombian team.

As of now, the Colombia team is not nursing any injuries. Colombia’s only concerns remain in the midfield, as they missed their starter Daniela Montoya in the game against Puerto Rico. Nonetheless, Montoya is expected to resume action against USWNT.

Colombia Expected Starting XI (4-3-3)

Natalia Giraldo; Carolina Arias, Jorelyn Carabali, Angela Baron, Manuela Vanegas; Liana Salazar, Daniela Montoya, Ilana Izquierdo; Linda Caicedo, Catalina Usme, Manuela Pavi

USA vs. Colombia: H2H, predictions and streaming details

USWNT vs Colombia H2H

Sunday’s quarterfinal clash at the BMO Stadium, LA, will be the 13th meeting between the US and the Colombian teams. The USWNT has a spectacular advantage against Colombia in those matches. USWNT won 10, drew 2, and lost none of those 12 games. Anyhow, these 12 games include friendlies. The two teams have met only 4 times in a competitive game. The US won three times and drew once against Columbia.

Predictions

The USWNT houses star forwards such as Trinity Rodman, Sophia Smith, and Alex Morgan. Meanwhile, rising superstar Linda Caicedo leads Colombia’s potent gameplay. We expect a tight game. But considering the US’ home advantage, we predict the USWNT to win 1-0 against Colombia.

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Where to watch?

The QF kicks off on Sunday at 8:15 PM ET/ 5:15 PM PT. The match will be available in English on Paramount+, and can also be live-streamed online on fuboTV. ESPN+ and ESPN Deportes provide viewers with live coverage of the game in Spanish.

Tell us your predictions for the USWNT-Colombia tie in the comments below.

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