Bolivia vs Paraguay Prediction & Tips
In their last match, Bolivia showed their pride by beating Peru 1-0 despite having one man less, thus breaking their nine-match winless streak in international matches (E2, P7). Penultimate in the CONMEBOL classification table for the World Cup (G2, E3, P6), the Bolivian team will seek to repeat those same results – and the only thing rarer than a victory is to do it without conceding goals – the result of Peru it was his only such win since November 2018.
Their two victories in this tie have come at home, in La Paz, where the highest capital in the world does offer them an advantage. In fact, they have only lost one World Cup qualifying match at home to Paraguay (G5, E3), winning the last four in a row. But even with four of their seven qualifying games remaining at home, it would be a big surprise if Bolivia were to fight for qualification for the World Cup – a contest they haven’t played since 1994.
Only three points from the play-off position, Paraguay will see this match as a match that must win yes or yes to continue in the fight for qualification (G2, E6, P3). He will have to find his scoring ability again, however, as a decent goalless draw with Argentina, followed by a 2-0 loss to Chile on the final matchday, has caused him to lose momentum.
In fact, Paraguay has not beaten anyone in the qualifying phase, except for the last classified, Venezuela, at home and away, and their six draws can give a false position in the classification. If he wants to qualify for his first World Cup since 2010, he will also have to break a three-game streak without scoring an away goal, but he will take some confidence from his 3-1 victory over the home team during the Copa América. of this summer.
Players to watch: Despite the team’s results, Bolivian Marcelo Moreno Martins is the top scorer in this Round with eight goals – even though he hasn’t scored in his last three international matches. On the other side, Paraguay’s top scorer, Ángel Romero, has scored three goals in his last two games against Bolivia.
Highlight: Seven of Paraguay’s 11 Playoff games have recorded a tie at half-time – the highest number yet.
Bolivia – Paraguay FREE TIPS
Paraguay – Win @ 2.25
Both teams to score / YES @ 1.80
Over 2.5 Goals @ 1.90
