Check out all the main information about the game and the prediction Brazil x Bolivia, the first match of the Selection in the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers. , in Belem.
Prediction Brazil vs Bolivia: important facts
- The Brazilian team has not lost to Bolivia since 2009;
- Bolivia have lost three of their last five games;
- Fernando Diniz will have Neymar Jr back to play;
- Bolivia never beat the Brazilian national team when they played away from home.
Prediction Brazil vs Bolivia: our selection of the best bets
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Prediction Brazil vs Bolivia: our selection of the best bets
Brazil wins
Even if Fernando Diniz’s work at the head of the Brazilian team, the technical superiority is very great in relation to the opponent. Thus, any market other than the Brazilian victory is something very unlikely to happen in Mangueirão.
More than 3.5 goals
Betting that Brazil scores at least four goals against Bolivia is a good market. Therefore, with big names in the attack, with the return of Neymar Jr, it is worth betting on an elastic score in the duel.
First scorer: Neymar Jr.
Finally, considering that Neymar Jr will defend Brazil after the elimination against Croatia, in the last World Cup, in addition to the low-level opponent of Brazil, it is safe to bet that the Ah-Hilal striker should be the first scorer of the match .
Brazil vs Bolivia: the current form of the teams
Brazil
Fernando Dinz will make his debut in charge of Brazil in the match against Bolivia. After falling in the quarterfinals of the last World Cup, the team played three friendlies, with two defeats and only one victory.
Vinicius Jr, injured, as well as Lucas Paquetá and Anthony, who got involved in off-field situations, are certain absences for the new Brazilian commander. However, Neymar Jr recovered from physical problems and should play for the first time since the Qatar Cup in 2022.
Possible lineup for Brazil: Alisson; Danilo, Nino, Marquinhos and Renan Lodi; Casemiro and Bruno Guimarães; Rodrygo, Neymar and Martinelli; Richarlison. Technician: Fernando Diniz.
Bolivia
The Bolivian national team also bet on the work of Argentine coach Gustavo Costas to try to compete in a World Cup again, which has not happened since 1994. Since arriving in La Paz, Costas has won only one match, in addition to three defeats and a draw.
Bolivia finished the last Qualifiers in 9th place, with 15 points in 18 games, with four wins, three draws and 11 defeats. Highlight for Marcelo Moreno, known from Brazilian football, who is still the main striker of the team.
Possible starting line-up for Bolivia: Carlos Lampe; Daniel Medina, Adrián Justino, Leonardo Zabala and Carlos Fernández; Danny Bejarano, James Arrascaita, Miguel Terceros, Luciano Ursino and Jeyson Chura; Marcelo Moreno. Technician: Gustavo Costas.
Final tip for Brazil vs Bolivia
Futebol na Veia chooses as the best bet Brazil x Bolivia the Brazilian victory in the first match of the Selection under the command of Fernando Diniz. In addition to playing in front of the Brazilian crowd, the opponent in question has had a negative streak since the arrival of the new coach.
On the other hand, an elastic score, with at least four goals scored, can also be a good bet for the 1st round of the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers.
Finally, the top scorer odd for Neymar Jr is also a good market, taking into account that he is the main active scorer in the history of the Brazilian team.