In a similar way to all other sports, the soccer betting odds are much about branding. And that is certainly the case with the COPA America odds. Name brand powerhouses Brazil and Argentina are the top two favorites. The well-known Uruguay team is the fourth choice, with upstart Colombia third. On the whole, COPA America is consistently top-heavy. Squares flock to Brazil and Argentina based on historical context. No brands are bigger in the Americas when it comes to soccer. The question is if there are any serious alternatives at superior prices.
Soccer Betting: COPA America 2021
| Date: | June 13 through July 10, 2021 |
|---|---|
| Location: | 4 Host Cities Check Schedules |
| TV Coverage: | Check Listings |
COPA America 2021 SBG Odds
| Team | Odds |
|---|---|
| Brazil | +120 |
| Argentina | +275 |
| Colombia | +600 |
| Uruguay | +800 |
| Chile | +1200 |
| Peru | +2800 |
| All Other Countries | +4000 or Higher |
COPA America 2021 SBG Odds Overview
On this occasion, gamblers have a simple task. What is their definition of offshore betting value? It is true that Brazil and Argentina are expensive choices. But that is a matter of paying top dollar for quality. Prices in Colombia and Uruguay may be reaches. It follows that a question of what value is there in a loser being fair. And then Chile and Peru are trendy-type teams. But do they offer a real chance of success? Probably not.
Brazil Team Overview
At the onset of COPA America, Brazil has a FIFA ranking of 3rd. Brazil won the COPA America as recently as 2019. A quarterfinal finish at the 2018 World Cup was a bitter disappointment. To summarize, the Green and Yellow have a total of nine COPA America championships.
Since 2016, Tite has been the head coach of Brazil. He has over 30 years of managerial experience. Tite has a record of 41 wins, ten draws, and four losses as Brazil’s head coach.
Namely, Neymar is one of the biggest names in the game. At age 29, Neymar is in his prime and is the fourth highest-paid athlete in the World. Neymar has 67 goals in 106 apps for the Green and Yellow. Of course, he starred for Brazil when they won the soccer gold medal as host of the 2016 Summer Olympics. He was a member of Paris Saint Germain on their 2018 and 2020 Trophee des Champions campaigns. Overall, Neymar is one of the most awarded and recognized players in history.
Argentina Team Overview
With a total of 14 COPA America championships, Argentina is a traditional power. However, the White and Sky Blues have not won the title since 1992. And their last World Cup was in 1986 when the late great Diego Maradona manned the marquee. Argentina enters COPA America with a FIFA ranking of 8th.
Naturally, the White and Sky Blues are best known for Lionel Messi, arguably the best player on Earth. Messi has a total of 73 goals in 145 apps for Argentina. Any time he takes the pitch, his team is a threat with the Soccer betting lines. But in the long run, Argentina has struggled to keep pace with the World’s best teams.
Uruguay Team Overview
Despite longer odds than Colombia, Uruguay ranks a more impressive 9th in FIFA. Compared to that, Colombia is at 15th in the FIFA rankings. Uruguay last won the COPA America in 2011. Fashion that Luis Suarez leads with 63 goals and 118 apps.
SBG Best Bet: Brazil.