The top two go head to head in their final game in Group K and the advantage is with Colombia following Portugal's surprise opening 1-1 draw with DR Congo, although both are already through to the knockouts.
Colombia need only a point to top Group K at the World Cup, while Portugal have to beat Los Cafeteros in Miami to usurp them at the head of the section.
Colombia have a 100 percent record at the World Cup following group-stage wins over DR Congo and Uzbekistan. Portugal’s 1-1 draw with DR Congo leaves the Selecao with ground to make up, although Roberto Martinez’s men are at least assured of progression to the knockout rounds.
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Colombia v Portugal Bet Builder Tips
Colombia can stay at the summit
Colombia are 13/5 to beat Portugal in Miami and there is a clear case to suggest that Los Cafeteros should be shorter than that mark.
Of course, Portugal have the big-name stars in Cristiano Ronaldo, Joao Neves and Vitinha but most of the quality is locked up in central areas and there isn’t a great deal of pace and power in their squad.
Colombia boast the explosive talents of Luis Diaz, the running power of Jhon Arias, the guile of James Rodriguez, with Luis Suarez spearheading the attack.
That’s an awful lot of quality for a well-disciplined and together team, who have impressed in North America.
Uzbekistan were crushed 3-1 by Colombia in their World Cup opener, while Nestor Lorenzo’s men hit 20 efforts on goal and conceded only one shot on target in a 1-0 win over DR Congo.
Portugal got it together to beat Uzbekistan 5-0, but had previously hit only one shot on target and created an expected goals figure of just 0.65 in a 1-1 draw with DR Congo.
There are major concerns over Roberto Martinez’s insistence on selecting Ronaldo in attack and Portugal cannot afford to carry a passenger against a team of Colombia’s class.
Los Cafeteros only need a point to top the group, but 13/5 that Colombia take all three looks a huge price.
Leg 1: Colombia to win @ 13/5
Goals could flow in Miami
Colombia have hit 35 efforts on goal in their two World Cup matches and, alongside Portugal, there is a whole host of attacking talent on show in Miami.
The sides have the luxury of already being assured of a place in the knockout rounds and that could lead to a relaxed and high-scoring contest in Miami.
Leg 2: Over 2.5 goals @ 19/20
Diaz can do some damage
Luis Diaz is the star of Colombia’s show and notched in Los Cafeteros’ opening 3-1 win over Uzbekistan.
Portugal have excellent technical players in Joao Neves, Bruno Fernandes and Vitinha, who can control the tempo of the game, but who lack the explosive talent of Diaz.
The 29-year-old scored 26 times for Bayern Munich this season, and with seven in his last 15 appearances for Colombia, he can strike again in Miami.
Leg 3: Luis Diaz to score @ 5/2
