With matches taking place almost every day between the tournament kicking off on the 20th June to the final itself on July 14th, there are plenty of games for you to bet on and get involved in.
Tournament schedules can often dictate what matches to focus and there are many different elements that you can take into account when trying to find the perfect bet.
Here are some different strategies that you could keep an eye on in order to place the best bets possible.
Time of the match
America hosted the both the 1994 World Cup and 2016 Copa America and on both occasionsthe one thing the tournament was remembered for was its heat!
If looking to place bets in during the group phase of the tournament it could be worth waiting until the evening matches where the weather will be cooler and the quality of game is likely to be higher.
During the tournament the weather in America is set to be hot and dry. Matches played at the height of the day could see fewer goals due to the fact that players will be trying to conserve energy. Games in the group phase are due to take place at 6pm and 9pm. The 9pm matches should be played amidst a cooler atmosphere.
Beware the meaningless matches
The goal for all of the Copa America qualifiers is to advance through to the knockout phase as quickly as possible.
Each team who has qualified for the finals will play three matches as a part of the group stage. If a team wins their first two matches, there is a good chance that they would have already progressed through to the knockout round and a manager may decide to rest their star men in their final group game.
If this is the case, you might want to avoid this team as if they rest their key men they could succumb to a shock in their final game.
The same can be said of a team that has already been eliminated before their final game. If a team has nothing to play for they could be a dangerous proposition to bet on. They could want to end their tournament on a high or could go out with a whimper. Wide changes are likely to take place and teams with nothing to play for should be avoided.
Explore other markets
The way that tournaments like the Copa America are structured ensure that the strongest teams qualify for the knockout phase. This can sometimes mean that the odds for the group games can be quite one sided.
If you are struggling to see any value, alternative markets such as handicaps or specific markets such as the total amount of goals, corners or cards could be great ways to bet and play. All of these markets should provide better value than short priced outright favourites..
As the tournament progresses goals may go down
It’s common that in tournament football as the rounds progress and the stakes get higher, the matches might get tighter and the overall amount of goals may go down.
Games in the knockout rounds can become tight and cagey with both sides knowing what is at stake. If you like betting over or under on the total amount of goals, it may be worth checking the trend of the knockout games to see if goals are being scored or not.
Remember if knockout games end up being low scoring, this could bring the threat of extra time and penalties, both outcomes can provide some excellent value and could be worth considering as viable betting options.
