Published 19:57 IST, June 28th 2021

Uruguay vs Paraguay: Prediction, team news and Copa America 2021 live stream

Uruguay vs Paraguay prediction: The two South American outfits will battle it out in the final group stage game of the Copa America 2021 in Brazil.

Reported by: Sreehari Menon
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Uruguay will take on Paraguay in final group st game of ongoing Copa America 2021 in Brazil. game will be played at  Estádio Nilton Santos and will kick off at 5:30 AM IST on Tuesday, June 29. Here's a look at how to watch Uruguay vs Paraguay on TV, Uruguay vs Paraguay head to head record, team news and our Uruguay vs Paraguay prediction for same. 

Uruguay vs Paraguay prediction and preview 

Both Uruguay and Paraguay have qualified for kckouts but ir clash could prove to be pivotal to decide final group st standings in Copa America 2021. Uruguay have had a mixed campaign so far, starting out with a loss to Argentina, before settling for a draw against Chile. game against Bolivia was a must-win and La Celeste mand to pick up an important three points courtesy of a 2-0 success with an own goal from Jairo Quinteros and a late Edinson Cavani effort. Uruguay are fourth in table and could finish second with a win on Monday night, a result y'll be desperate to get as a fourth-place finish would see m take on Brazil in kckouts. 

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Paraguay are currently second and are guaranteed to finish in top three, picking up six points from three matches to sit second behind Argentina.  White and Reds opened ir tournament with a 3-1 win over Bolivia, before suffering a 1-0 loss to Argentina. Paraguay returned to winning ways with a 2-0 success against Chile and will be keen to carry that momentum into ir final group st game of Copa America 2021. neless, Uruguay will be favourites and are likely to seal three points on Monday night. 

Uruguay vs Paraguay head to head record

Both teams have met 75 times previously, with Uruguay having a landslide advant. Sky Blues have won 32 games, lost 25 and drawn 18 with one of those stalemates coming in last meeting between two sides. two teams last faced each or earlier this year, with game ending in a 0-0 draw during World Cup Qualifiers. 

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Uruguay vs Paraguay team news

Uruguay have fresh injury concerns heading into contest, but manr Oscar Tabarez could rotate considering that qualification is secured for kckouts. That could see likes of Diego Godin and Edinson Cavani get rest, while Rodrigo Bentancur, Maxi Gomez, Lucas Torreira and Sebastian Coates are all pushing for a starting XI berth. Like ir opponents, Paraguay will also rotate personnel ahead of kckouts which could see likes of Angel Romero and Alejandro Romero both in line for spots in final third, while Carlos Gonzalez could come into XI. 

Uruguay vs Paraguay team news: Predicted XIs

  • Uruguay: Muslera; Caceres, Gimenez, Coates, Gonzalez; Torreira, Bentancur, De La Cruz, Torres; Suarez, Gomez
  • Paraguay: Silva; Espila, Balbuena, Alonso, Arzamendia; Villasanti, Lucena; Angel Romero, Almiron, Alejandro Romero; Gonzalez

Uruguay vs Paraguay live stream: How to watch Uruguay vs Paraguay on TV?

Indian fans can watch Uruguay vs Paraguay live on  Sony Sports Network, which has Copa America 2021 live broadcast in India rights. Copa America 2021 live broadcast in India will be available on Sony Ten 1 SD/HD in English with an alternative Hindi commentary offered on Sony Ten 3 SD/HD. Uruguay vs Paraguay live stream in India will be available on Sony LIV app via subscription to platform. Meanwhile, fans can also keep tabs on live match updates, scores and in-game highlights on social media handles of both teams and tournament's official handles.

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19:57 IST, June 28th 2021