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Brazil came out flat in their opening match at Copa America 2024, only managing three shots on target against Costa Rica and zero goals. The Selecao looked much better against Paraguay, leaving Las Vegas with three points and four goals, putting them in second place of Group D.

Colombia, meanwhile, are currently on a 25-game unbeaten streak under Nestor Lorenzo, and have outscored their last four opponents 13-2. Los Cafeteros sit comfortably atop the group with six points, and already booked their spot in the quarter-finals. Their last match of the Group Stage provides their biggest challenge yet, though, taking on Vinicius Jr. and co. at Levi’s Stadium.

Here’s 90min’s guide to Brazil vs Colombia on July 2.

What time does Brazil vs Colombia kick off?
Location: Santa Clara, California
Stadium: Levi’s Stadium
Date: Tuesday, July 2
Kick-off time: 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT / 2 a.m. BST (July 3)

Storylines
Brazil: Hoping to see more of the Vini Jr. that carved apart Paraguay and less of the guy who has historically played for Brazil. He stepped up when it mattered but this team needs him to be the guy in every match. Rodrygo struggled to put shots on target which could call for a lineup change from Dorival Junior, but the expectation is for Brazil to keep operating with a similar XI.

Colombia: Despite only playing two matches, Colombia are tied for scoring the third most goals of any team in the tournament and will like their chances against a poor Brazil defense. Ruthless on the counter, Los Cafteros know who they are and what they want to do while James Rodriguez turning back the clock has elevated the team to a different level.

Predicted lineups
Brazil: Alisson, Wendell, Marquinhos, Eder Militao, Danilo, Joao Gomes, Bruno Guimares, Vinicus Junior, Lucas Paqueta, Savio, Rodrygo

Colombia: Camilo Vargas, Daniel Munoz, Davidson Sanchez, Carlos Cuesta, Johan Mojica, Richard Rios, Jefferson Lerma, Jhon Arias, James Rodriguez, Rafel Santos Borre, Luis Diaz

Brazil Player Insights
Lucas Tolentino Coelho de Lima has delivered one goal and one assist for Brazil in Copa America.
Vinicius Junior has netted two goals without an assist in two matches for Brazil in Copa America.
In Copa America, Savio has played in two matches for Brazil, recording one goal with zero assists.
Colombia Player Insights
In two Copa America matches for Colombia, James Rodriguez has not scored a goal but does have three assists (first in Copa America play).
In two Copa America matches, Jefferson Lerma has tallied one goal.
In Copa America action, Daniel Munoz has one goal (but no assists).
In two Copa America games, Luis Diaz has tallied one goal.
Brazil’s Copa America 2024 Performance
With four goals in two matches, Brazil is sixth in Copa America. On the other side, Colombia has allowed one goal in two matches, second in the league.
In terms of goal differential, Brazil is fifth in Copa America at +3.
Junior, in the match against Paraguay, for two goals.
Brazil’s last game was a win, as it was victorious 4-1 against Paraguay, taking 13 shots and outshooting Paraguay by one.
Colombia’s Copa America 2024 Performance
Offensively, Colombia is fourth in Copa America (five goals, 2.5 per match). And defensively, Brazil is second (one goal conceded, 0.5 per match).
In terms of goal differential, Colombia is fourth in Copa America, at +4.
In its most recent game, Colombia clinched a 3-0 victory against Costa Rica on June 28, while outshooting Costa Rica 14 to five.
Davinson Sanchez, Diaz and Jhon Cordoba all scored for Colombia.