Sparks will fly as Bolivia and Colombia draw swords at Estadio Municipal de Alto on Thursday, 10 October. View our free Bolivia vs Colombia predictions below.
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Bolivia vs Colombia predictions: A high-scoring affair
Key stats
- At least three goals were scored in six of the last seven skirmishes between these teams.
- Bolivia have no wins in their last 12 clashes with Colombia (D3, L9).
- Colombia opened the scoring in each of their last five meetings with Bolivia.
- The visitors lost only once in their last 31 matches across all competitions.
Correct score prediction: Bolivia 1-3 Colombia
Bolivia suffered eight defeats in their last 11 matches, and they conceded exactly three goals in five of those losses.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Bookmakers favour Colombia
- HOME:9/5 (2.80) – 35.7%
- DRAW:9/4 (3.25) – 30.8%
- AWAY:29/20 (2.45) – 40.8%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Colombia have proven to be a tough team to beat, losing only once in their last 31 matches stretching back to February 2022. Nestor Lorenzo's troops are up against a Bolivia side that lost five out of eight FIFA World Cup qualifying games.
With that in mind, Colombia are the expected winners at 29/20 (2.45). Teams with these odds generally have a 40.8% probability of winning.
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It is also fair to point out that Bolivia conceded first in six of their last eight matches, while Colombia opened the scoring in nine of their last 12 games. Given that Colombia drew first blood in each of the last five encounters between these teams, Colombia to score first has an appealing look at 1/1 (2.00). That one has a 50% chance of landing.
Most recent H2Hs: A one-sided contest
Colombia are unbeaten in the last 12 meetings between these teams (W9, D3), and their most recent defeat at the hands of Bolivia came in September 2003.
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Colombia
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Colombia
Bolivia
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Colombia
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Bolivia preview: Eyeing three consecutive wins for the first time in three years
Bolivia are eighth in the 10-team CONMEBOL FIFA World Cup qualifying group with nine points from a possible 24. Interestingly, Oscar Villegas has won two out of two matches since he took charge of the team last month. It will be interesting to see if he maintains his perfect record after this match.
Predicted lineup: Lampe (GK), Sagredo, Suarez, Haquin, Medina, Matheus, Vaca, Villamil, Terceros, Algaranaz & Fernandez.
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D
Uruguay
0
Bolivia
0
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L
Peru
3
Bolivia
1
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D
Paraguay
2
Bolivia
2
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L
Ecuador
4
Bolivia
0
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L
Argentina
6
Bolivia
0
Colombia preview: Sights set on the top spot
On the other hand, Colombia are second in the group, two points behind leaders Argentina. Of all the teams in the CONMEBOL World Cup qualifiers, Colombia are the only team that has yet to lose after eight rounds of matches.
Predicted lineup: Vargas (GK), Munoz, Mosquera, Lucumi, Mojica, Rios, Lerma, Arias, Rodriguez, Duran & Diaz.
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D
Paraguay
2
Colombia
2
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L
Brazil
2
Colombia
1
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L
Ecuador
1
Colombia
0
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L
Uruguay
3
Colombia
2
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W
Chile
0
Colombia
4
Player to watch: Luis Diaz
Although Luis Diaz did not score or register an assist in his last three matches, he has an excellent track record against Bolivia. The Liverpool forward has two goals and an assist in the last three skirmishes between these teams. He will look to extend his scoring run against Bolivia to three matches on Thursday night.