Colombia vs Ghana Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 03 Jul 2026
Colombia vs Ghana Predictions
We believe that odds of -164 are appealing when it comes to wagering Under 2.5 on the Total Goals market. We’re of the opinion that Colombia and Ghana will play out a low-scoring contest.
Continue reading for our full Colombia vs Ghana betting analysis, outlining the core arguments for our main match prediction, alongside our correct score prediction, player prop picks and bet builder tips.
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Colombia face Ghana in the FIFA World Cup Round of 32 at Kansas City Stadium (Arrowhead Stadium), with kick-off set for 21:30 on Friday 3 July.
Kansas City Stadium is an open-air venue, with humid conditions, mostly cloudy skies and a temperature of 31°C (88°F) expected at kick-off.
Colombia drew their last game. The action at Hard Rock Stadium ended 0-0 against Portugal in the World Cup. Nestor Lorenzo's men had most of the ball boasting 55% possession and six shots on target.
Ghana lost in their previous game. Croatia won 2-1 at Philadelphia Stadium in the World Cup. The Black Stars were 47% in the possession stakes and recorded one shot on goal, with Derrick Luckassen on the scoresheet.
Head-to-Head Statistics
This will be the first-ever meeting between the sides.
| FIFA World Cup | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Colombia |
3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 4:1 | 7 |
| 3 |  Ghana |
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2:2 | 4 |
4 wins, 2 losses and 4 draws, averaging 1.7 goals from 5.6 shots on goal and 13.1 attempts. Colombia have had 58.7% possession and 4.0 corners per game. On average, their opponents have scored 1.0 goals from 3.5 shots on goal and 8.2 attempts, while being awarded 3.2 corners.
Top goalscorers Luis Diaz and Luis Suarez have found the net 4 times, with Daniel Munoz scoring 2. Leading assistor is Luis Diaz with 4, while goalie Camilo Vargas has recorded 2 clean sheets.
Ghana have won 1, lost 1 and drawn 1, with an average of 0.7 goals from 1.3 shots on goal and 5.0 attempts. There’s been an average of 35.0% possession, 332.0 passes, 2.0 corners awarded and 4.7 corners against, while they’ve conceded 0.7 goals from 3.7 shots on goal and 12.7 attempts.
Derrick Luckassen and Caleb Yirenkyi have found the net 1 times. Ernest Nuamah and Brandon Thomas-Asante are the top assist makers with 1 apiece, while Benjamin Asare has notched one clean sheet in the last 3 games.
Confirmed Lineups
Colombia confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Camilo Vargas (GK), Daniel Munoz, Davinson Sanchez, Jhon Lucumi, Johan Mojica, Gustavo Puerta, Jefferson Lerma, Jhon Arias, James Rodriguez, Jhon Cordoba, Luis Diaz.
Ghana confirmed lineup (4-1-2-3): Lawrence Ati-Zigi (GK), Marvin Senaya, Derrick Luckassen, Jerome Opoku, Gideon Mensah, Thomas Partey, Caleb Yirenkyi, Kwasi Sibo, Inaki Williams, Jordan Ayew, Antoine Semenyo.
Main Match Prediction
Don’t pass up the chance to back Under 2.5 Goals when it comes this Round of 32 showdown. The stats imply that the sides could fall short of this total and the price of -164 looks reasonable.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction (competitive matches):
The football recommendations are only made once we have established the latest team news. It’s also important to study the form and investigate the most relevant World Cup stats to get the full picture.
The odds at the best football bookies suggest our pick has a 62.1% chance of winning. Based on our in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be 65-70%. It is therefore regarded as a value wager.
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Correct Score Prediction
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A 1-0 win in favor of Colombia is available at odds of +460. Correct score betting can be rewarding and you can also get plenty of entertainment with this option.
Player Prop Picks
Jhon Arias (Colombia) has bagged a minimum of one shot on goal in back-to-back matches. There is odds of -141 available when it comes to this Shots on Target wager and we think he’ll cover the line.
Luis Díaz (Colombia) can be backed at +170 to be among the goals. We’re happy to take this Anytime Goalscorer bet as there’s value in the odds that he finds the net at least once.
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Bet Builder Tips
If you want to follow our same-game multi, try no more than two goals, Colombia to claim a victory accompanied by Jhon Arias (Colombia) to have one or more shots on target.
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Colombia vs Ghana Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
With a 70% prospect of triumphing according to the 1x2 odds, Colombia are favourites to come out on top in this World Cup clash and they’re available at -238 with the bookmakers. If you want to get against the market leader, then you’re able to secure +750 for Ghana.
Some insurance is provided if you back Colombia Asian Handicap -1.25 at -105. If they only beat Ghana by a goal, you get half your stake back. A bigger margin of victory and it’s a full payout.
For those expecting a low-scoring contest, Under 2.5 is the market leader on the Total Goals market. If you believe this suggests that there will be a one-sided or low-scoring affair, then BTTS No could be a great pick at -167.
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There is +150 available that Luis Díaz finds the net at any stage. He is available at +360 to register the first goal which makes him favourite.
Latest competitive match stats. Full Time Result and Goals.
Colombia Stats
Ghana Stats
- 4 wins, 2 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 6 wins, 1 defeat and 3 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 6 wins, 2 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 3 wins, 2 defeats and 5 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.70 goals scored and 1.00 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.00 goals scored and 0.40 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.70 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.40 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 2 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.90 goals scored and 0.50 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.60 goals scored and 1.00 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.40 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.60 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 3 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 4.00 corners awarded and 3.20 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 4.10 corners awarded and 2.80 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 7.20 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 6.90 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 7 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 8 and least corners in 2 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 2.00 corners awarded and 4.67 corners conceded in the last 3 matches
- An average of 2.33 corners awarded and 6.00 corners against in the last 3 away matches
- An average of 6.67 corners awarded in the last 3 matches
- An average of 8.33 corners awarded in the last 3 away matches
- Had the most corners in 0 and least corners in 2 of the last 3 matches
- Had the most corners in 0 and least corners in 3 of the last 3 away matches
- An average of 58.70% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 60.30% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 8 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 9 of the last 10 home matches
Colombia vs Ghana Lineups & Team News
The Colombia vs Ghana team news could change everything — review it before betting. We’ll keep you posted with predicted and confirmed lineups for the World Cup and all current injury news.
Colombia Confirmed Lineup 4-3-3
Ghana Confirmed Lineup 4-1-2-3
Colombia Confirmed Lineup 4-3-3
Ghana Confirmed Lineup 4-1-2-3
Colombia Substitutes
- 1David Ospina
- 4Santiago Arias
- 5Kevin Castano
- 6Richard Rios
- 8Jorge Carrascal
- 13Yerry Mina
- 15Juan Portilla
- 18Willer Ditta
- 19Juan Hernandez
- 20Juan Quintero
- 21Jaminton Campaz
- 22Deiver Machado
- 24Alvaro Montero
- 25Luis Suarez
- 26Andres Gomez
Ghana Substitutes
- 2Alidu Seidu
- 4Jonas Adjetey
- 6Abdul Mumin
- 7Abdul Fatawu
- 10B. Thomas-Asante
- 12Joseph Anang
- 13C. Bonsu Baah
- 15Elisha Owusu
- 16Benjamin Asare
- 17Abdul Rahman Baba
- 20Augustine Boakye
- 21Kojo Peprah Oppong
- 22Kamaldeen Sulemana
- 24Ernest Nuamah
- 25Prince Adu
Previous Colombia Lineups
Previous Ghana Lineups
Injuries & Suspensions
Colombia Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Nestor Lorenzo
Ghana Player Stats & Squad
World Cup Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mexico | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6:0 | 9 |
| 2 | South Africa | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2:3 | 4 |
| 3 | South Korea | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2:3 | 3 |
| 4 | Czech Republic | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2:6 | 1 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Switzerland | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7:3 | 7 |
| 2 | Canada | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8:3 | 4 |
| 3 | Bosnia and H. | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5:6 | 4 |
| 4 | Qatar | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2:10 | 1 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brazil | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7:1 | 7 |
| 2 | Morocco | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6:3 | 7 |
| 3 | Scotland | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1:4 | 3 |
| 4 | Haiti | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2:8 | 0 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | USA | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 8:4 | 6 |
| 2 | Australia | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2:2 | 4 |
| 3 | Paraguay | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2:4 | 4 |
| 4 | Turkey | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3:5 | 3 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Germany | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 10:4 | 6 |
| 2 | Ivory Coast | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4:2 | 6 |
| 3 | Ecuador | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2:2 | 4 |
| 4 | Curacao | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1:9 | 1 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Netherlands | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 10:4 | 7 |
| 2 | Japan | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 7:3 | 5 |
| 3 | Sweden | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7:7 | 4 |
| 4 | Tunisia | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2:12 | 0 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Belgium | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6:2 | 5 |
| 2 | Egypt | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5:3 | 5 |
| 3 | Iran | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3:3 | 3 |
| 4 | New Zealand | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4:10 | 1 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spain | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5:0 | 7 |
| 2 | Cape Verde | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2:2 | 3 |
| 3 | Uruguay | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3:4 | 2 |
| 4 | Saudi Arabia | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1:5 | 2 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | France | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 10:2 | 9 |
| 2 | Norway | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 8:7 | 6 |
| 3 | Senegal | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 8:6 | 3 |
| 4 | Iraq | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1:12 | 0 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Argentina | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8:1 | 9 |
| 2 | Austria | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6:6 | 4 |
| 3 | Algeria | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5:7 | 4 |
| 4 | Jordan | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3:8 | 0 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Colombia | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4:1 | 7 |
| 2 | Portugal | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6:1 | 5 |
| 3 | DR Congo | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4:3 | 4 |
| 4 | Uzbekistan | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2:11 | 0 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | England | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6:2 | 7 |
| 2 | Croatia | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5:5 | 6 |
| 3 | Ghana | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2:2 | 4 |
| 4 | Panama | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0:4 | 0 |
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