Colombia vs. Ghana - Exact Score

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Market context

Colombia and Ghana meet for the first time in a FIFA World Cup knockout match on 3 July 2026 at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, with the contest resolving after 90 minutes of regulation plus stoppage time. The crowd-implied 9% probability for an exact score outcome sits well below Colombia’s 64.8% win rate across 25,000 pre-match simulations, reflecting the market’s focus on narrow, specific scorelines rather than the broader result [1]. Historical precedents frame this probability: Colombia’s last four World Cup wins against African nations all ended by a single goal, including a 1-0 victory over DR Congo, while Ghana has never won a World Cup match against South American opposition, losing 3-0 to Brazil (2006) and 2-0 to Uruguay (2022) [1]. Colombia’s only previous knockout-stage encounter with an African team ended in a 2-1 extra-time loss to Cameroon in 1990, suggesting tight, low-scoring affairs are typical in this fixture [1].

Traders should monitor final line-up confirmations, particularly Luis Suárez’s return to Colombia’s front three after a slight knock, and Antoine Semenyo’s status for Ghana despite an ankle injury [3]. Colombia are expected to field a full squad with no suspensions or injuries, while Ghana’s goalkeeper Benjamin Asare is likely to continue after Lawrence Ati-Zigi’s tournament-opening injury [3]. The Opta supercomputer heavily favours Colombia, and DraftKings’ Under 2.5 Goals market at -150 aligns with Queiroz’s defensive style and Colombia’s group-stage record of conceding just once [3]. Key dependencies include the match’s 9:30 PM ET kickoff and the absence of extra time or penalty shoot-outs in the settlement criteria [1]. Recent form shows Colombia unbeaten in their group with three wins, while Ghana drew with England and lost to Croatia, reinforcing Colombia’s defensive solidity and Ghana’s attacking fragility [5].

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Football-specific comparison page for Colombia vs. Ghana - Exact Score. Polymarket's live quote (Polygon order book) plus platform attributes for the three reference venues. Sports markets reward liquidity — Polymarket and Betfair are materially deeper than Kalshi (US-focused) or Manifold (play-money).

Resolution & payout

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