Bolivia x Argentina prediction – Qualifiers – 09/12/2023

See the Guess Bolivia x Argentinaa game valid for the 2nd round of the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers. The match takes place this Tuesday (12), at 5pm (Brasília time), at the Hernando Siles Stadium, located in La Paz, Bolivia.

Bolivia x Argentina prediction: important facts

• The Bolivian team’s last participation in the World Cup took place in 1994;
• In history, the teams have faced each other on 41 occasions, with Argentina winning 29;
• In 2023, Argentina played five matches and won five victories;
• In Bolivia, the Argentine team won five victories in 14 matches;
• In 2010, in the city of La Paz, the Bolivian team defeated Argentina 6 x 1.

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Final result: Argentina victory

The match will be in La Paz, at 3,650 meters above sea level, meaning it will be difficult for Argentina, but the team has a more qualified squad and is the favorite to win.

In 2023, the Argentine National Team played five games, four of which were friendlies and one in the Qualifiers. In this way, the team achieved five victories.

Both teams score: no

Another positive factor for Argentina is its defense. In 2023, the team did not concede a single goal. On the other hand, with five matches played, Bolivia found the net on three occasions, with an average of 0.6.

Argentina’s coach, Lionel Scaloni, elevated the team’s defensive system, and he showed this in the 2022 World Cup. In the 2nd round, at first, only one team finds the net.

Argentina scores over 1.5

Post World Cup, Argentina scored 14 goals in five matches, with an average of 2.8. The team scored more than 1.5 on four different occasions.

It won’t be an easy game, the altitude could make things difficult for the Argentine team. However, with Lionel Messi, who scored against Ecuador, the team can finish with at least two goals.

Bolivia x Argentina: the current form of the teams

Bolivia

In 2023, the Bolivian team won just one victory. In March, the team defeated Saudi Arabia 2 x 1, away from home.

Marcelo Moreno was called up for this FIFA Date. The 36-year-old center forward will be a starter in Bolivia’s attack. Wearing the national team’s shirt, the player participated in 102 games and scored 31 goals.

Bolivia’s coach, Gustavo Costas, called up three athletes who play for Brazilian teams under-20. Miguelito and Enzo Monteiro defend the colors of Santos, and Fernando Nava plays for Athletico-PR.

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Bolivia’s probable lineup: Lampe; Quinteros, Jusino and Marcelo Suárez; Ábrego, Medina, Villamíl, Ursino and Miguelito; Arrascaita and Marcelo Moreno. Technician: Gustavo Costas.

Argentina

The victory for Ecuador was celebrated by the team and coaching staff. The goal was scored by Lionel Messi with a free kick, in the 2nd half of the match.

Against Bolivia, at altitude, Lionel Scaloni could opt for a more scoring midfield, with the possibility of Paredes starting among the starters.

Di Maria and Julián Álvarez, starters during the 2022 World Cup campaign, started the match against Ecuador among the reserves. Both players can appear in the starting lineup.

From Brazilian football, Lionel Scaloni called up just two players, both from Athletico-PR: Lucas Esquivel and Bruno Zapelli are with the team on this FIFA Date.

Argentina’s probable lineup: Martinez; Molina (Montiel), Romero, Otamendi and Tagliafico; Fernández, Mac Allister (Paredes) and Paul; Messi, González (Di Maria) and Álvarez (Martínez). Technician: Lionel Scaloni.

Bolivia x Argentina: Lineups

Lineups are announced approximately 1 hour before the game

Final prediction for Bolivia x Argentina

It will be a balanced match for both teams. Bolivia faces the current world champion, and Argentina must suffer from the altitude of La Paz.

Despite the match taking place at an altitude of 3,650 meters above sea level, the Argentine team is favoritism, aiming to achieve the 2nd victory in the current FIFA Date.