Uruguay won all three of their group stage games, scoring nine goals and conceding only one, and after a 0-0 draw with Brazil in the knockout round, they beat the Samba Army on penalties to advance.
Colombia won 2 and drew 1 in the group stage, scored 6 goals and conceded 2 goals, and swept Panama 5-0 in the knockout round to advance directly to the semifinals.
In the last 6 meetings between the two sides, Uruguay has won 2 and drawn 4, and has an overall advantage. In the Copa America three years ago, the two sides also drew 0-0.
Uruguay paid a heavy price in the quarter-finals against Brazil with one injury and one suspension of the two main defenders, Araujo was seriously injured and Nandez was suspended. Uruguay have problems defending on the right side in this game and will be seized by Colombia. Strikers Nunez, Pellister and other strikers are in hot form and are expected to start this game.
Colombia's current best player is Cristiano Ronaldo, who has won the Man of the Match three times in four games, scoring six goals and assisting one goal and five assists. However, Colombia have fewer points to score, a factor that is likely to be exploited by Uruguay. If the manager takes care of Ronaldo, it is still unclear whether Colombia will be able to play to their full strength.
In the situation that neither side has the confidence to win, this game is optimistic about a draw in regular time, and the final penalty shootout.