The round of 32 at World Cup 2026 concludes with a captivating contest in the early hours of Saturday morning (BST), as Colombia take on Ghana.This is not quite the irresistible force against the immovable object, but it is not hard to predict the pattern of this match. Who will be celebrating at the final whistle?Draw/Colombia half-time/full-time – 14/5 with Betway Under 2.5 goals – 4/6 with SpreadexLuis Diaz to score any time – 8/5 with SBKColombia vs Ghana head to head overviewDate: Saturday 4th July.Kick-off: 2.30am.Venue: Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, USA.Where to watch: ITV1 and ITVX.Referee: TBC.VAR: Yes.Last meeting: Never played before.Favourite to win: Colombia.Colombia vs Ghana predicted lineupsColombia expected lineup: Vargas; Munoz, Sanchez, Lucumi, Mojica; Puerta, Lerma; J. Arias, Rodriguez, Diaz; Suarez.Ghana expected lineup: Asare; Senaya, Adjetey, Luckassen, Mensah; Owusu, Partey, Sibo; Semenyo, Ayew, Sulemana.Colombia vs Ghana predictionsColombia were one of the most entertaining teams to watch in the group stage of World Cup 2026.Nestor Lorenzo’s side finished top of Group K after amassing seven points from a possible nine, two more than Portugal.They kick-started their campaign with a 3-1 triumph over Uzbekistan, before Colombia edged out DR Congo 1-0 to qualify for the knockout rounds with a game to spare.The South Americans concluded the group stage with a 0-0 draw with Portugal, a match that was much more entertaining than the scoreline suggests. Colombia were not flawless in their first three games. They lacked a clinical edge in front of goal, not only with the finish but with the last pass too. They drew a blank against Portugal and only broke the deadlock against DR Congo in the final quarter of an hour.Still, there was plenty to like about Colombia. They played at a high tempo, moving the ball forward quickly and committing opponents with their positive play.Despite an attacking line-up which includes James Rodriguez, Luis Diaz, Jhon Arias and Luis Suarez, Colombia were reasonably solid. They gave up just one goal across 270 minutes of football; only Mexico and Spain had better defensive records.Ghana also showed plenty of grit and resolve at the back in the group stage, keeping back-to-back clean sheets against Panama and England to qualify for the knockout phase with a game to spare.They lost their final match to Croatia, going down 2-1 in Philadelphia, but a return of four points in a tricky group represented a better outcome than most people back home predicted.Ghana will feel they have nothing to lose here, and their defensive organisation will make life difficult for Colombia.Colombia vs Ghana betting tipsColombia and Ghana go head-to-head for a place in the round of 16 in North America.Patience key for ColombiaWe will see a clash of styles at the Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City in the final round of 32 tie.Colombia are a front-footed side who look to get on the ball and move it forward quickly. They play at a high tempo and commit plenty of bodies forward when they attack.As for Ghana, they are a typical Carlos Queiroz team in that they are happy to pack players behind the ball and soak up pressure.Ghana’s conservative tactics are likely to have some success in the first half, but Colombia will force the issue after the break and the Black Stars will struggle to keep them out for the full 90 minutes. Back a draw at half-time and a Colombia win at full-time at 14/5 with Betway Goals on low endColombia have a habit of working the ball into promising positions but failing to take advantage.We saw that against DR Congo and Portugal in the group stage, two matches which featured a grand total of one goal between them.Ghana’s first two games in their group – the ones that really mattered – also contained a combined one goal. They did not give much away against either Panama or England.Given Ghana’s defensive solidity and Colombia’s attacking profligacy, this is unlikely to be a high-scoring encounter. Tip under 2.5 goals at 4/6 with Spreadex Diaz the difference-maker?Luis Diaz had a quiet game against Portugal last time out, but he is still Colombia’s main threat in the final third.James Rodriguez has shown he can still impact games at this level with his vision and creativity, but he is more of a provider than a finisher.Diaz arrived at the World Cup on the back of a terrific club campaign for Bayern Munich in which he scored 26 goals in 51 appearances in all competitions.The 29-year-old is at the peak of his powers and he can be the difference-maker in this crunch clash with Ghana. Go for Luis Diaz to score any time at 8/5 with SBK Colombia vs Ghana latest oddsFind the latest Colombia vs Ghana betting odds here. All odds are provided by our recommended football bookmakers and are subject to change.More World Cup 2026 predictionsWe have plenty more World Cup 2026 predictions and picks – find our latest betting tips from expert punters in our match preview overview.Important historical facts about Colombia and Ghana for bettingColombia are unbeaten in their last eight competitive fixtures. Ghana are attempting to win their first ever World Cup knockout game outside Africa. Colombia have similarly never won a World Cup knockout tie outside South America.World Cup 2026: More from talkSPORTWorld Cup 2026 Betting offersWorld Cup 2026 Betting tips and predictionsWorld Cup 2026 AI predictionsWorld Cup 2026 Betting guideWorld Cup 2026 Top goalscorer oddsEngland to win World Cup 2026 oddsWorld Cup 2026: Best young player oddsAbout the authorGreg LeaGreg Lea is a freelance football writer from London. 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