Following a 1-0 win over Peru, a tie against Chile might be sufficient for Canada to advance to the quarter-finals of the Copa America. A victory would secure their spot in the knockout stages.
Chile, after drawing 0-0 with Peru and losing 1-0 to Argentina, are in need of a win to meet expectations and progress to the last eight.
Team news
During the game against Peru, Canada coach Jesse Marsch made three substitutions at half-time, replacing Derek Cornelius, Liam Millar, and Ismael Kone. Kamal Miller, Jonathan Osorio, and Jacob Shaffelburg, who came on, are now potential starters, with Marsch shifting from a 4-4-2 formation to a 4-2-3-1 for the victory over Peru.
Chile, who have yet to score in the tournament, may bring in Villarreal forward Ben Brereton Diaz in a 4-2-3-1 formation under Ricardo Gareca.
The stats
After securing their first-ever win in the Copa America, Canada is aiming to create history by advancing to the quarter-finals for the first time. Chile last failed to make it out of the group stage in 2004.
Chile has attempted 14 shots at goal in the Copa America, failing to score from any, with only four on target.
Prediction
Canada clinched their first victory since Marsch took over as manager, with a win against Peru, having previously faced teams like the Netherlands, France, and Argentina without success.
With a win under their belt, Marsch might opt to play defensively against Chile, as they have kept two clean sheets in their last three games.
Chile's scoring struggles are a concern for head coach Ricardo Gareca, given their strong start under his leadership earlier this year.
Chile need to be more attacking, but teams often play conservatively in decisive matches, resulting in low-scoring games, as we have seen in the final group stage matches of Euro 2024.