Copa America: Sunday-Monday Cheat Sheet

MATCHES (EDT)

Sunday, 6:30 p.m: Ecuador v. Haiti
Sunday, 8:30 p.m: Brazil v. Peru
Monday, 8:00 p.m: Mexico v. Venezuela
Monday, 10:00 p.m.: Uruguay v. Jamaica

ODDS REPORT

EXPECTED CORNER TAKERS

Ecuador: Walter Ayovi
Haiti: Jeff Louis
Brazil: Willian
Peru: Christian Cueva
Mexico: Miguel Layun, Andres Guardado
Venezuela: Alejandro Guerra
Uruguay: Carlos Sanchez
Jamaica: Garath McCleary

PLAYER RECOMMENDATIONS

GOALKEEPER

Guillermo Ochoa, MEX v. VEN: Both sides have already clinched spots in the quarterfinal, though Mexico only need a draw to win the group. They've been a buzzsaw in the first two matches, scoring five goals while allowing just one. Venezuela have blanked Uruguay and Jamaica, but there is no hotter team in the group than the Mexicans, giving Ochoa a great shot at the win.

Alexander Dominquez, ECU v. HAI: Ecuador are by far the biggest favorites on the slate, so it's no wonder that Dominquez is one of the most expensive options. You can save a tiny amount if Esteban Dreer gets the start, but you're really buying against Haiti more than buying into Ecuador.

DEFENDER

Dani Alves, BRA v. PER: Brazil need a result to advance to the knockout stage, and a win will see them top the group, giving them an easier quarterfinal match. Alves has scored in double figures in back-to-back games and is coming off a 25-point outing that included two assists. He's pricey, but he's the best defender available. Teammate Filipe Luis is a slightly cheaper option, but his upside isn't as high.

Walter Ayovi, ECU v. HAI: Ayovi took over corner duty in Ecuador's last match against Peru, and he added five open-play crosses to his three corners. With Ecuador such a huge favorite, the clean-sheet bonus is certainly in play too.

Maxi Pereira, URU v. JAM: Pereira stuffed the stat sheet in Uruguay's shocking 1-0 loss to Venezuela, finishing with three shots, four crosses, four fouls drawn and two tackles won. The Jamaica attack has generated zero goals in two games, and with the attacking players that Uruguay have, it's tough to see the Reggae Boyz doing much damage that would keep Pereira from getting closer to goal.

Rolf Feltscher, VEN v. MEX: Feltscher is averaging 7.5 fantasy points per game in Venezuela's opening two matches, and he continues to be fairly underpriced given the production. Venezuela need three points to win the group, so Feltscher could be asked to move up the wing more than usual.

MIDFIELDER

Philippe Coutinho, BRA v. PER: Many expected Willian to be the midfielder of note for the Brazilians in this year's tournament, but Coutinho blasted that idea out of the water with a hat trick in Brazil's 7-1 win over Haiti on Wednesday. Another win would all but guarantee them the top spot in the group, so there's little doubt that Coutinho will be wearing his shooting boots.

Alejandro Guerra, VEN v. MEX: A win will see Venezuela clinch the top spot in the group, though it's worth noting that Mexico have been excellent defensively in the first two games of the tournament. Nevertheless, Guerra has been Venezuela's best attacking player for fantasy purposes, and he's still not priced in the elite group of midfielders despite 26 points in his last two games.

Christian Noboa, ECU v. HAI: Noboa has taken eight shots in the first two games of the tournament, and with Ecuador such heavy favorites, there's every reason to grab as many guys who will try to score.

Jefferson Montero, ECU v. HAI: Or, if you're looking for the guy who will be sending in the crosses, go with Montero, who sent in nine in their last game, along with two shots on goal.

Andres Guardado, MEX v. VEN: Back from suspension, Guardado figures to reclaim his spot in the starting lineup and his role on corners in a game Mexico need a result in (though he's likely to split them with Miguel Layun). It's always tough to pare down who could start in the Mexican midfield, but Guardado and Layun at least provide a decent floor.

FORWARD

Enner Valencia, ECU v. HAI: If you're trying to get as many Ecuadorians on your squad, you've got to consider the guy who leads the attack. Valencia took five shots and scored a goal against Peru on Wednesday, and Sunday's opponent isn't nearly as strong.

Chicharito, MEX v. VEN: The deciding game for Group C, Mexico don't need anything more than a draw (even a scoreless one), but that isn't likely to limit their attack, which still features Chicharito in the front.

Garath McCleary, JAM v. URU: Both teams have been eliminated from knockout round contention, so there's really no need to worry about defending, right? If that's the case, McClearly should get plenty of use taking corners for Jamaica, who have gotten very little from Giles Barnes.

Edinson Cavani, URU v. JAM: Nope.