Simon Dalton presents his prediction for the 2026 World Cup Qualifier match.
Last week, the Colombia national team stumbled unexpectedly in their game against Bolivia, losing 1:0 as they struggled with the challenging away conditions. At home against the struggling Chilean side, this top South American team should secure a convincing victory.
Colombia
Despite the setback against Bolivia, Colombia played well, generating numerous chances. James Rodríguez and Luis Díaz consistently created opportunities, with the team managing 22 shots, 10 of which were on target, but fell short in their finishing. It is likely that Colombia won't see major changes, as Néstor Lorenzo trusts his lineup to clinch a win in their second consecutive round.
Chile
During this autumn stretch of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, Chile have steadily dropped in the standings. Since early September, they have lost three straight matches, with a combined score of 2:7. On Friday against Brazil (1:2), the team missed crucial points due to a late goal by Henrique Silva, even though the Chilean side were far superior in terms of chances (7-13 in shots and 31-69% possession).
Colombia vs Chile Prediction
Colombia have scored seven goals in four home qualification matches, trailing only Uruguay and Bolivia, who each have eight.They are expected to overcome Chile, whose squad no longer poses a substantial threat.
