Colombia is looking to build on its successful showing in Brazil in 2014 when it reached the quarterfinals. If Colombia wants to duplicate its success, it will need to start by grabbing three points in a matchup against Japan that favors Los Cafeteros.
James Rodriguez and Radamel Falcao will be the key catalysts to a Colombian attack that should be able to find offensive success against a Japanese team that is still adjusting to the 3-4-2-1 alignment it is attempting to employ. Rodriguez, who is a member of Real Madrid and has captured the last three Champions League titles, should be the best player on the pitch in a Colombia win over Japan.
The play: Colombia to win at -155 (in three-way betting).
Japan vs. Colombia
Line: Colombia -1/2
Japan: +135
Columbia: -155
Over/Under: 2 1/2
Over: +135
Under: -155
Money line
Japan: +480
Colombia: -155
Draw: +270
