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WORLD CUP 2026 · Saturday, 4 July 2026 at 02:30 BST
Colombia
vs
Ghana

Match preview

Colombia are clear favourites on ratings, with the model at 66%. Only a poor recent run (four-from-five) gives Ghana a way in.

66%
Colombia
15%
Draw
19%
Ghana
Model fair odds
Colombia
1.52
Draw
6.67
Ghana
5.26

Decimal fair odds from the model probabilities before bookmaker margin.

Colombia
66%
Draw
15%
Ghana
19%
Elo rating: 1952 vs 1754 (+198)
Recent form: DWWWW vs LDWDL
Host advantage: Neutral venue
Model verdict: 66% / 15% / 19%
Most likely scores
Colombia 1–0 (15%)
Colombia 2–0 (15%)
Colombia 3–0 (10%)
Draw 1–1 (9%)
Why Colombia are favourites (66%)
  • Colombia carry the higher Elo rating (+198 points)
  • Neutral venue — no home advantage applied
  • Colombia unbeaten and winning in their last five (4W 1D)
  • Ghana mixed recent form (1W 2D 2L)
  • Head-to-head treated as neutral — too few recent meetings to weigh (10% of the blend)

These factors combine to produce the 66% / 15% / 19% verdict above.

Expected match pattern

Colombia are expected to control possession and territory, while Ghana will likely rely on defensive organisation and counter-attacks. An early Colombia goal would force Ghana to open up, raising the chance of a multi-goal result; the longer it stays level, the more pressure shifts onto the favourites.

Expected goals: Colombia 2 · Ghana 0.6

Quick stats

MetricColombiaGhana
Elo rating19521754
Last 5 record4W 1D1W 2D 2L
Goals last 593
Goals conceded last 525
Clean sheets last 532

Colombia — last 5

  • Dv Portugal00
  • Wv Congo DR10
  • W@ Uzbekistan31
  • Wv Jordan20
  • Wv Costa Rica31

Ghana — last 5

  • L@ Croatia12
  • D@ England00
  • Wv Panama10
  • D@ Wales11
  • L@ Mexico02

Head to head

No recent meetings on record between these sides.

Predictions are model output, not betting advice. The model blends an Elo rating, last-5 form and host advantage; ratings update after every tournament result, and fair odds and likely scorelines are derived from the same blend. Bet responsibly — 18+. See PuntHub for verified tipster services.