Colombia vs Bolivia Prediction, Preview, Predicted Lineups & Team News | World Cup Qualifiers

Colombia vs Bolivia Preview

• Competition: World Cup Qualifiers
• Date: Friday, 5 September
• Kick-Off Time: 12:30 AM GMT
• Venue: Estadio Metropolitano

After the consecutive draws against Argentina and Peru in the June international window, Colombia will attempt to seal its qualification to the World Cup as they hosts Bolivia at the Estadio Metropolitano on Friday. The hosts are placed in sixth place in the table with 22 points on the board, and Bolivia are placed at the eighth spot with 17 points on the board. Here's Sportsdunia's Colombia vs Bolivia Preview.

The race to the FIFA World Cup 2026, which is going to take place in the United States, Mexico and Canada, is heating up, and Colombia still have the chance to book its spot in the World Cup. The runner-ups in the last Copa America have won five games, drawn seven, and lost four matches in the Qualifiers till now, and they will have to be at their best to get the win and book their slot. The Colombian team will look to get their revenge this time, as in the last match, Bolivia defeated them. They will have to be focused throughout this game and will have to get the win. On the other hand, Bolivia's hopes of getting a spot for the World Cup are fading away, and now it looks very difficult from here. In 16 matches till now, they have won five, drawn twice and lost nine games. But despite this, they will hope to give a tough challenge to the home side, and will look to get a back-to-back win over them in the Qualifiers. Surely there is a quality difference between these two sides, but still Bolivia are capable of winning this match. This will be a mouthwatering clash for sure.

Colombia National Football Team News

Veteran striker Dayro Moreno has been called up for the national team for the first time in over four years. They don't have any injury issues in the camp, and all the players will be available for selection for the upcoming fixture on Friday.

Bolivia National Football Team News

The away team also don't have any injury issues in their squad right now, and all the players are perfectly fit to play the upcoming fixture against Colombia. Their record against Colombia away from home is very poor, and they will have to be at their best to get a positive result.

Colombia vs Bolivia Predicted Lineups

Here's Sportsdunia's Colombia vs Bolivia Predicted Lineup:

Colombia National Football Team Predicted Lineup (4-3-3):

Goalkeeper: Mier

Defenders: Munoz, Sanchez, Lucumi, Machado

Midfielders: Rios, Rodriguez, Castano

Forwards: Javier Suarez, Luis Diaz, Campaz

Bolivia National Football Team Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1):

Goalkeeper: Viscarra

Defenders: Medina, Haquin, Morales, Fernandez

Midfielders: Vaca, Cuellar

Forwards: Paniagua, Villamil, Chavez, Algaranaz

Colombia vs Bolivia Head-to-Head Record

Key Players to Watch in Colombia vs Bolivia

Luis Diaz (Colombia)

Luis Diaz joined the German giants Bayern Munich from Liverpool, and he has already shown a lot of promise in the pitch in Bayern jersey. Diaz is a quality player who was in very high demand in this transfer market and surely is a valuable player for the Colombian National Team. He has all the qualities that an elite winger should have, and is someone who can make a difference on the field. He has improved a lot in the last few years and has shown what he can do on the ground. Surely, in front of the home crowd in the upcoming match, he will have to be at his best.

Carmelo Algaranaz (Bolivia)

He has been part of the Bolivian National camp for a long time, even though his profile is not very attractive and glamorous when we look at it, but when he is on the pitch, he makes sure people notice him. Overall, a fine player who can score as well as provide assists on the pitch. Physically, he is robust and is someone who can cause a lot of trouble to the opposition defence. Algaranaz will have to do all kinds of work in the upcoming fixture as well, since Colombia is one of the best attacking teams on the continent.

Colombia vs Bolivia Prediction

Colombia have a good record against Bolivia at home, and they have been playing good football right now. Without a doubt, they are the favourites to win this match, but like last time, Bolivia are capable of making an upset. Overall, fans can expect this one to be a thrilling fixture for sure, and most probably, the home team will win this match.

Predicted Score: Colombia 2-0 Bolivia

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