It may not be the final of the 2024 Copa America, but given the history, form, and quality of both of these sides, it may as well be.
Marcelo Bielsa's Uruguay face Brazil in the quarterfinals of the oldest national-team tournament in the world. Whoever wins this unmissable clash will face the winner of the match between Colombia and Panama.
Throughout the competition's 108-year-plus history, La Celeste and the Selecao have faced each other 26 times, with nine wins each and eight draws. Uruguay, the most successful team at the Copa America, have been beaten on the past two occasions they have met Brazil at the tournament.
The bookmakers do not have a clear favorite for this match. Uruguay are priced at +185 with BetMGM, while Brazil are at slightly shorter odds at +155 to win the match. The draw is priced at +210.
The Sporting News has the latest odds, plus betting tips and best bets for this fixture.
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Brazil vs. Uruguay prediction, odds
- Moneyline lean: Brazil (+155)
- Score prediction: Brazil 1-1 Uruguay
There is historically little to split these teams and neither has looked especially vulnerable at these finals. A low-scoring draw looks a real possibility, with penalties to decide who progresses to the last four.
| BetMGM (USA) | |
| Brazil win | +155 |
| Draw | +210 |
| Uruguay win | +185 |
| Both teams to score | Y: -110 N: -130 |
| Over / Under 2.5 goals | O: +120 U: -175 |
| Brazil -0.5 goals | +140 |
| Uruguay +0.5 goals | -210 |
Brazil vs. Uruguay match facts
- Date: Friday, July 6, 2024
- Kickoff time: 9 p.m. ET
- Location: Allegiant Stadium (Paradise, Nevada)
- Referee: Dario Herrera (ARG)
- Last meeting: Uruguay 2-0 Brazil (Oct. 17, 2023 | World Cup qualifying)
Brazil vs. Uruguay best bet
- Pick: Under 2.5 goals scored
- Odds: -175 (BetMGM)
Brazil vs. Uruguay games are generally tough matchups in which nobody gives an inch. This trend will continue given this is a single-elimination match.
Brazil (2) and Uruguay (1) have conceded only three goals combined in the entire competition, underlining their defensive strengths. This will be a match of fine details when it comes to deciding a winner.
Brazil vs. Uruguay prop bet
- Pick: Darwin Nunez to score anytime
- Odds: +200 (BetMGM)
Liverpool striker Nunez creates chances for himself and is always where play needs him to be. He often gives the impression of inefficiency in front of goal, but given Uruguay's attacking play and his overall determination, he always seems to get his name on the scoresheet.
A player of significant goals, he has already undone Argentina at La Bombonera and has two in this Copa America. Uruguay's No. 9 is a concealed weapon.
