The 2022 World Cup winners were brought back down to earth in South American qualification on Thursday after playing out a tense draw against Venezuela.
Argentina remain the team to catch at the top of the standings, but they have now failed to win in their last two, and three of their last five.
Bolivia look set to present an interesting challenge on Tuesday evening after winning their last three matches to move up to sixth in the qualifying standings. However, wins against Argentina throughout their history have been sparse.
Odds
| Match Result | Odds |
|---|---|
| Argentina | -2200 |
| Draw | +1400 |
| Bolivia | +3725 |
Argentina Dominate Recent Meetings with Bolivia
| Total | Argentina | Bolivia | Draws | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Games | 16 | 11 | 2 | 3 |
| World Cup Qualifying Games | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 |
| Goals | 55 | 41 | 14 |
🚨⚽ TIP: Over 2.5 goals have been scored by Argentina in each of their last three matches against Bolivia. Argentina (-1)
Argentina Team News
The world champions tested out some new players in their 1-1 draw against Venezuela in midweek, with Thiago Almada handed a fifth cap. Alexis Mac Allister is expected to be recalled for the showdown on Tuesday.
Lautaro Martinez may also be handed a start after Julian Alvarez struggled against Venezuela.
Possible Lineup
Geronimo Rulli (GK); Nahuel Molina, German Pezzella, Nicolas Otamendi, Nicolas Tagliafico, Enzo Fernandez, Alexis Mac Allister, Rodrigo De Paul, Leandro Paredes, Lautaro Martinez, Lionel Messi
Bolivia Team News
Changes are likely to be kept to a minimum for Bolivia on Tuesday after a famous home win over Colombia on Thursday evening.
However, an enforced change will be required after Hector Cuellar’s sending off after 20 minutes. Gabriel Villamil could be recalled to the starting eleven to sit in the number six role against the world champions.
Possible Lineup
Guilermo Viscarra (GK); Diego Medina, Luis Haquin, Marcelo Suarez, Jose Sagredo, Robson Tome, Gabriel Villamil, Ramiro Vaca, Miguel Terceros, Carmelo Algaranaz, Jeyson Chura
Argentina vs. Bolivia Prediction
Argentina haven’t conceded a goal in their last five home matches against Bolivia. Across that period, the world champions have scored 22 goals overall.
Therefore, it is extremely challenging to overlook the prospect of a home victory this week, despite the impressive form that Bolivia brings into the match.
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