Uruguay vs Bolivia Prediction: Expert Analysis and Match Preview
Uruguay started out this Copa America season strongly, defeating Panama 3-1, They will face Bolivia at MetLife Stadium on Friday, and Bolivia had a disappointing start to their campaign, losing to the USA 2-0.
Uruguay’s Strong Form
Uruguay’s win over Panama extended their unbeaten run to three games in all competitions. Uruguay’s offense scored seven goals in their last three matches, with Darwin Nunez scoring four in that period.
Recent Performances
Uruguay’s performance in their match against Panama showcased their scoring capacity. Prior to that match, they defeated Mexico 4-0, with in-form striker Darwin Nunez scoring a hat-trick. Uruguay is in strong form across all competitions recently.
Bolivia’s Struggles
Bolivia suffered four consecutive defeats, the latest being a 2-0 loss to the USA in their opening match. It is noteworthy that Bolivia has not scored in three of their last four matches. Both their offensive and defensive lines have been disappointing recently. In their last four games, Bolivia conceded nine goals while scoring just one.
Uruguay vs Bolivia: Head-to-Head Record
La Celeste has won five of their last six head-to-head meetings against La Verde. Given Uruguay’s dominant record against Bolivia, we expect a convincing win for them on Friday.
Uruguay vs Bolivia: Team News
Uruguay Team News
Marcelo Bielsa has tried three different formations for Uruguay in their recent matches. He used a 4-3-3 formation in the opening Copa America match, focusing more on the left wing. His tactics worked well as left-back Matias Vina scored a goal and assisted Ronald Araujo. Crucially, Uruguay defeated Bolivia 3-0 in their latest head-to-head match with the same formation. With Darwin Nunez in great form as center forward, we expect Bielsa to stick with the same lineup on Friday.
Uruguay Predicted Lineup (4-3-3)
- Rochet – Nandez, Araujo, Olivera, Vina
- Valverde, Ugarte, De Arrascaeta
- Pellistri, Darwin Nunez, Maximiliano Araujo
Bolivia Team News
Antonio Carlos has not changed from the 4-2-3-1 formation in several recent games despite their losses. Therefore, we expect Bolivia to line up in the same 4-2-3-1 formation.
Bolivia Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1)
- Viscarra – Jesus Sagredo, Haquin, Jose Sagredo, Justiniano
- Medina, Saucedo
- Villamil, Fernandez, Menacho
- Bruno Miranda
Uruguay vs Bolivia: Match Prediction
Can Bolivia make amends against a stronger Uruguayan side? A win is crucial for Bolivia to recover from their poor start to the season, especially considering their four-match losing streak in all competitions. Such a form will be challenging against a team like Uruguay, who has a strong historical record against Bolivia.
Additionally, Uruguay has been unbeaten in seven of their last eight matches. Their recent goal-scoring trend suggests they might score over 2.5 goals, led by Darwin Nunez. Considering these factors, we predict a 3-0 win for Uruguay. Also, Uruguay has secured Half-Time/Full-Time wins in their last two matches. You can also consider backing Darwin Nunez to score anytime in this match.
In summary, Uruguay’s strong form and Bolivia’s struggles suggest a comfortable win for La Celeste. Fans can look forward to an exciting match on Friday, with Uruguay expected to continue their unbeaten run and impressive goal-scoring record.
