2015 Copa America: Paraguay vs Jamaica preview

June 15, 2015
By: Nemanja Lazarevic

Uruguay vs ParaguayParaguay produced a stunning comeback against Argentina to earn a 2-2 draw and they will want to build on that result when facing Jamaica.

The Reggae Boyz justified their guest invitation by giving Uruguay a run for their money in the 1-0 defeat and now hope to put some points on the board as well.

Paraguay have been on a major downtrend over the last few years, with bottom-placed finish in the 2014 World Cup qualifiers the new low for them.

However, it would appear as though new coach Ramon Diaz has managed to bring some improvement, even if he has failed to win in four matches so far.

And having arrived at the 2015 Copa America as major underdogs, La Albirroja were widely expected to lose heavily to tournament favourites Argentina.

They were indeed two goals down after the first period, but then produced an amazing comeback to earn a 2-2 draw against their more illustrious opponents.

Buoyed by that result, Paraguay can be backed at 1.85 (17/20) to defeat Jamaica and all but secure their place in the next stage.

First choice keeper Justo Villar is set to be recalled as he recovered from a hamstring problem, whilst Derlis Gonzalez is expected to be drafted into the side.

Probable starting line-up (4-4-2): Villar – M. Caceres, Da Silva, Aguilar, Samudio – Bobadilla, Ortigoza, V. Caceres, Gonzalez – Valdez, Santa Cruz.

Jamaica was added to the 2015 Copa America roster after Japan had declined and invitation and many believed they would struggle to match the best sides in South America.

But, the six-time Caribbean Cup winners showed a great deal of promise in the opening game against holders Uruguay, matching their more illustrious opponents for large periods of the match.

Jamaica were somewhat unfortunate to suffer a narrow defeat, but they will have a perfect opportunity to make things right in the Paraguay game.

Given their promising showing in the first match, you should have in mind that the Reggae Boyz can be backed at 5.00 (4/1) to claim maximum points.

German coach Winnie Schfar has no fresh injuries to contend with, meaning he is likely to field an unchanged side from the Uruguay game.

Probable starting line-up (4-4-2): Kerr – Mariappa, Hector, Morgan, Lawrence – McCleary, Austin, McAnuff, Dawkins – Barnes, Mattocks.

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