Prediction: Argentina to win 3-1
Best Odds: 111/10
Argentina and Bolivia will lock horns with each other in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification (CONMEBOL) campaign. The match between Lionel Scaloni’s side and Óscar Villegas’s team will be held at Estadio Monumental Antonio Vespucio Liberti in Buenos Aires and is scheduled to kick off at 1 am UK time on Wednesday.
Argentina
Argentina are one of the biggest footballing nations in the world and have one of the strongest teams on the planet. That is not a surprise, though. After all, Lionel Scaloni’s side won the Copa America in 2021 and 2024 and the FIFA World Cup in 2022.
La Selección should not have any issue in booking their place at the 2026 World Cup finals. Argentina are at the top of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification (CONMEBOL) table at the moment with 19 points from nine matches, three points ahead of Colombia, who are second.
Argentina will head into the match against Bolivia on the back of a draw with Venezuela on Thursday evening. It was a poor result for them, and the team will be determined to return to winning ways against Bolivia.
Team News:
Argentina are likely to line up in a 4-3-3 formation against Bolivia. Rulli will be in goal for the home team. Molina, Otamendi, Romero and Tagliafico will be the four defenders. De Paul, Fernandez and Lo Celso will be the three midfielders. Lautaro Martinez, Alvarez and Messi will form the attacking trio.
Bolivia
Bolivia are a modest footballing nation in South America. They do not always tend to qualify for major international competitions. Bolivia played in the 1930, 1950 and 1994 World Cup finals. They won the Copa America in 1963 and reached the final in 1997.
La Verde are doing quite well in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification (CONMEBOL) campaign at the moment. Óscar Villegas’s side are currently sixth in the standings with 12 points from nine matches, a point ahead of seventh-placed Venezuela and seven points behind leaders Argentina.
Bolivia will head into the match against Argentina on the back of a 1-0 victory over Colombia at home. It came after victories over Venezuela and Chile last month.
Team News:
Bolivia are likely to line up in a 4-3-3 formation against Argentina. Viscarra will be in goal for the visiting team. Medina, Haquin, Suarez and Sagredo will be the four defenders. Robson Matheus, Villamil and R Vaca will be the three midfielders. Miguelito, Algaranaz and Chura will be the attacking trio.
Key Factors to Consider
- Argentina have won 4 of their last 6 matches in all competitions.
- Argentina have won 3 of their last 6 matches in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification (CONMEBOL) campaign.
- Bolivia have won their last 3 games in all competitions.
- Bolivia have lost 3 of their last 6 games in all competitions.
- Bolivia have won 4 of their last 6 games in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification (CONMEBOL) campaign.
Conclusion
Bolivia are doing well at the moment, but Argentina are doing much better and have one of the strongest teams in the world. It is hard to see anything but a comfortable win for Lionel Scaloni’s side in this particular game of football.
Prediction: Argentina to win 3-1
Best Odds: 111/10
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