Mexico vs Bolivia Preview, Prediction and Team News | International Friendlies

Mexico vs Bolivia Preview

• Tournament – International Friendlies
• Date – Saturday, June 1
• Kick-off Time – 02:00 am GMT
• Venue – Soldier Field, USA

Mexico will kick off its preparation for the Copa America in the United States with an international friendly against Bolivia at Soldier Field. Mexico suffered a loss to the USA in the CONCACAF Nations League final and will be keen to return to winning ways.

Mexico will aim for a positive outcome on Saturday after a patchy run of results in recent times. They will play two more international friendlies against Uruguay and Brazil on June 6 and 9, respectively, before they start their Copa America 2024 campaign against Jamaica on June 23.

Bolivia, meanwhile, are enduring a disastrous run of form as they managed only one win in their last eight games, underlining their struggles under manager Antonio Carlos Zago. They are ranked 85th in the FIFA rankings, an astounding 71 places behind Mexico.

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Team News

Mexico Team News

Mexico manager Jaime Lozano will have a captain and Premier League star Edson Alvarez at the heart of midfield. He will also have the spectacular Santiago Gimenez who scored 23 goals in the Eredivisie this season. Hirving Lozano, Raul Jimenez and Guillermo Ochoa are the surprise absentees from the Mexico Copa America 2024 squad.

Bolivia Team News

Bolivia, on the other hand, is presently led by manager Antonio Carlos Zago and will have his entire squad at his disposal. Henry Vaca who scored the winner against Peru in December 2023 is absent from the provisional squad for Copa America.

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Mexico vs Bolivia Predicted Lineups

Mexico Predicted Lineup:

Malagon; Sanchez, Montes, Vasquez, Arteaga; Chavez, Alvarez, Sanchez; Anatuna, Gimenez, Vega

Bolivia Predicted Lineup:

Lampe; Quinteros, Alvarez, Sagredo; Saavedra, Cespedes, Justiniano, Duran; Vaca, Algarnaz, Sotomayor

Head-to-Head

The two sides have faced off 12 times in the past, with Mexico winning nine and losing only once to Bolivia. The other two games ended in a draw.

Last five results:

Mexico 0-0 Bolivia – Copa America – June 12, 2015

Bolivia 0-1 Mexico – International Friendly – September 09, 2014

Mexico 5-0 Bolivia – International Friendly – February 24, 2010

Mexico 5-1 Bolivia – International Friendly – March 11, 2009

Mexico 2-0 Bolivia – International Friendly – March 19, 2003

Mexico vs Bolivia Prediction

While both sides have maintained their dominance on the international stage, Mexico will have a better chance in this friendly against a struggling Bolivia side. They claimed three victories in their final seven matches in 2023. Their form in non-competitive fixtures does not bode well as the El Tricolor claimed only two victories in their last eight.

Bolivia, meanwhile, won’t pose a big threat to Jaime Lozano’s men this weekend. The side that is gearing up for its 21st consecutive participation in the tournament this summer has suffered seven losses in the last eight games.

Predicted Score: Mexico 2-0 Bolivia 

Betting tips and Odds (subject to change)

• Mexico win – 1.42
• Bolivia win – 3.20
• Draw – 3.00
• Odds source – Unibet

Where to watch Mexico vs Bolivia Live?

Q. Where to watch Mexico vs Bolivia live in India?

The Mexico vs Bolivia game will be televised on Sony Network/SonyLiv.

Q. Where to watch Mexico vs Bolivia live game in UK?

The game between Mexico and Bolivia will be live on Channel 4 in UK.

Q. Where to watch Mexico vs Bolivia in USA?

The match between Mexico and Bolivia will be available on FOX Sports.

Q. Where to watch Mexico vs Bolivia game in Mexico?

The Mexico vs Bolivia will be live on Sky Mexico for Slovenia fans.

Q. Where to watch Mexico vs Bolivia live in Bolivia?

The Mexico vs Bolivia game will be available on ESPN Latin America for Bolivia fans.

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