Chile will look to continue their recent revival when they travel to meet Colombia for a crucial qualifier in Barranquilla on Thursday. Just one point separates the two, with Colombia in the fourth and final qualification spot for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia.
Chile will hope to reverse those standings by building on their 2-1 win over Peru last time out. Arturo Vidal got both the goals and, along with Arsenal's Alexis Sanchez, represents Chile's main threat. However, the latter is a major injury doubt.
Meanwhile, Colombia boasts ample attacking talent in the form of James Rodriguez and a revived Radamel Falcao.
Here are the schedule and streaming details for the match:
Date: Thursday, November 10
Time: 10:30 a.m. (GMT) / 3:30 p.m. (ET)
Live Stream: FuboTV, beIN Sports USA.
Preview
This is a game for in-form strikers to shine. Sanchez has scored eight times for the Gunners since manager Arsene Wenger moved him through the middle, per WhoScored.com.
Yet a report from CNN Chile (h/t Metro's Sean Kearns) said Sanchez left training with what could be a torn calf muscle.
However, Sanchez hasn't been quite the same at international level since Juan Antonio Pizzi succeeded Jorge Sampaoli as manager. Sampaoli's heavy pressing and fluid forward line got the best out of Sanchez's tireless work rate and roving instincts.
Yet it isn't the Arsenal man who may find himself under the spotlight in this one. Instead, 30-year-old Falcao could continue his recent resurgence.
Falcao's revival saw the Monaco man cap a lengthy drought in the Champions League, per OptaJean:
The striker who endured miserable spells with Premier League duo Manchester United and Chelsea, is delighted to be back in the mix for his nation. He recently expressed his delight on his Instagram page (h/t ESPN FC): "Happy to come back and play with my national team. It is a special time for me. I have been working hard for this."
Colombia have been finding goals from a variety of sources, and they even stuck two past formidable Uruguay in their last match. Natural No. 10 James and powerful wide man Juan Cuadrado will provide ample support for Falcao.
Colombia boasts too much pace, power and know-how in forward areas for a Chile squad still trying to hit its stride.
Prediction: Colombia 2-1 Chile