Copa America Centenario predictions from ESPN FC writers and editors

Argentina are the most popular pick as champions among our experts while Javier Hernandez is favoured to be top scorer

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Ahead of the Copa America, we asked our writers and editors to make some predictions.

Who will win the Copa America?

Nine voters picked Argentina, while Mexico and Uruguay got two nominations apiece.

Who will lose in the final?

Five opted for Mexico, while three said Uruguay. Argentina and Chile got two votes each and Colombia got one.

Who will win Group A?

Colombia picked up all but one vote here, with the other going to the United States.

Who will win Group B?

Brazil might not be fancied to reach the final, but they are tipped by the majority to win their group. Only two voters went against them, picking Ecuador instead.

Who will win Group C?

Mexico was the most popular selection, garnering nine votes. Uruguay picked up four.

Who will win Group D?

This one was unanimous: All 13 votes cast were for Argentina.

Who will be the tournament's top scorer?

Mexico's Javier Hernandez collected six votes, while Argentina's Sergio Aguero and Gonzalo Higuain each got two. Also nominated were Colombian duo James Rodriguez and Carlos Bacca, as well as Miller Bolanos of Ecuador.

Participating writers: Jeff Carlisle, Doug McIntyre, Tom Marshall, Jack Lang, Noah Davis, Carl Worswick, Sam Kelly, Nick Dorrington, Cesar Hernandez, Nayib Moran, Jason Davis, Austin Lindberg, Arch Bell.

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