Copa America Final ：Brazil
Brazil are the previous defending champions and a win for the hosts would see them take home their 10th Copa America trophy.Brazil vs Argentina: Which team do you think will lift the trophy?
Brazil are the favourites to win this year’s tournament, and expectations are high. Their performance in the group stage lived up to the hype. They won three consecutive matches and then drew 1-1 with Ecuador. In the end they finished top of their group uncontested.
In the knockout stage, a red card was issued to Manchester City striker Gabriel Jesus. This led to a ten-man Brazil side resisting for the remaining forty minutes before holding on to win by a slender margin. The last match was a 1:0 win over Peru to qualify for the final.
Copa America Final ：Argentina
Argentina had won the Copa America 14 times. However, the last time they won the title was back in 1993 in a final clash with Mexico.
Argentina’s start to this year’s Copa America was mediocre. They were first held to a 1-1 draw by Chile in their opening group game. Then their form improved and they won three games in a row, including a 1:0 victory over fellow favourites Uruguay. In the end, like Brazil, they finished top of their group.
In the quarter-finals, Argentina dominated with a comfortable 3:0 win over Ecuador.
It is the 29th time that Argentina have reached the final of the Copa America.If they win the tournament, they will win their first trophy of the century and equal Uruguay’s record of 15 Copa America titles.
Comprehensive Analysis
In previous matches, the two teams have clashed 112 times. Brazil have won 46, lost 40 and drawn 26.Brazil lead by a narrow margin.
This could be Messi’s last Copa America. After a poor start to the tournament, they have overturned the doubts about them with their ability. There is no doubt that Argentina will be at full strength against defending champions Brazil. In the final, Argentina should retain their attacking trio (Lionel Messi, Lautaro Martinez and Nico Gonsalves) to attack the Brazilian defence.
Brazil have proved that they are a superior team with great matches. They have been in good form throughout the tournament. Brazil have been doing well defensively, conceding a tight 2 goals in their last 10 games.Argentina have been inconsistent in terms of scoring goals and it is expected that they will struggle to find scoring opportunities against Brazil.
Prediction one： To lift the trophy—Brazil
Prediction two： Total Goals—Under 2.5
