Argentina are in action at home in 2026 World Cup qualifying in South America this week. Our Argentina vs Bolivia prediction considers whether the hosts can exert their superiority in this fixture.
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Argentina vs Bolivia prediction: Hosts to claim comfortable win
Key stats
- Our Argentina vs Bolivia betting tips take into account that there have been under 3.5 goals in all of the last nine Argentina matches.
- Bolivia have lost 12 of their last 14 internationals played outside their own country.
- There have been under 3.5 goals in seven of their last eight World Cup qualifiers.
Correct score prediction: Argentina 3-0 Bolivia
Bolivia are actually in a really good run of form, their best for many years in the often competitive South American section of World Cup qualifying.
That suggests they won’t be on the wrong end of a mauling here, however it’s true that they are much less convincing away from home and the gulf in quality should still serve up a comfortable home win.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Scaloni’s side the red hot favourites
- HOME: 1/20 (1.05) – 95.2%
- DRAW: 10/1 (11.00) – 9.1%
- AWAY: 20/1 (21.00) – 4.8%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
The hosts are the very strong favourites according to the Argentina vs Bolivia odds with an implied probability of 95.2% that they win this match.
They come into this game following a 1-1 draw away to Venezuela with Nicolas Otamendi scoring in atrocious conditions at the Estadio Monumental de Maturin.
As for Bolivia, they made it three World Cup qualifying wins on the spin, by upsetting Colombia 1-0 thanks to a goal from Miguel Terceros on Thursday.
For more of the best picks, today’s free football tips look at the upcoming action in South America and beyond.
Most recent H2Hs: A fixture Bolivia have never won away
Our Argentina vs Bolivia prediction suggests the hosts will continue a record that has seen them win 10 of the previous 11 World Cup qualifying meetings played in their own country.
Bolivia did upset their illustrious neighbours with a 2-0 home win during qualifying for the 2018 tournament though.
South America - World Cup Qualifying 12/09/23
Bolivia
Argentina
South America - World Cup Qualifying 10/09/21
Argentina
Bolivia
Copa America 29/06/21
Bolivia
Argentina
South America - World Cup Qualifying 13/10/20
Bolivia
Argentina
South America - World Cup Qualifying 28/03/17
Bolivia
Argentina
Argentina preview: Romero to return
Spurs defender Cristian Romero is available again following a ban, but keeper Emi Martinez serves the second game of his suspension. Lautaro Martinez is pushing for a start.
Predicted Lineup: Rulli (GK), Molina, Otamendi, Romero, Tagliafico, De Paul, Fernandez, Lo Celso, Almada, Martinez & Messi
South America - World Cup Qualifying 26/03/25
W Brazil 1 Argentina 4 South America - World Cup Qualifying 21/03/25
W Uruguay 0 Argentina 1 South America - World Cup Qualifying 20/11/24
W Peru 0 Argentina 1 South America - World Cup Qualifying 14/11/24
L Paraguay 2 Argentina 1 South America - World Cup Qualifying 16/10/24
W Bolivia 0 Argentina 6
Bolivia preview: Selection issues for the visitors
There’ll be no Hector Cuellar for Bolivia after he saw red against Colombia. Ervin Vaca and Yomar Rocha have both pulled out of the squad due to injury.
Predicted Lineup: Viscarra (GK), Medina, Haquin, Suarez, Sagredo, Robson Matheus, Ramiro Vaca, Villamil, Terceros, Algaranaz & Chura
South America - World Cup Qualifying 25/03/25
D Uruguay 0 Bolivia 0 South America - World Cup Qualifying 21/03/25
L Peru 3 Bolivia 1 South America - World Cup Qualifying 19/11/24
D Paraguay 2 Bolivia 2 South America - World Cup Qualifying 15/11/24
L Ecuador 4 Bolivia 0 South America - World Cup Qualifying 16/10/24
L Argentina 6 Bolivia 0 
Player to watch – Leo Messi
There was a return to international football for the first time since Copa America for Leo Messi last time out. He failed to add to his 109-goal international haul though in the draw against Venezuela.
Messi scoring after the break in MLS
The Inter Miami forward has scored 59% of his goals this term in the United States in the Second Half of games, with eight of his 17 goals coming between the 46th and 75th minutes.