Bolivia v Colombia

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The South American World Cup qualifiers feature during this week and this upcoming clash between Bolivia and Colombia is an important fixture for both nations as they continue to pursue their dream of reaching the next World Cup; Bolivia will be going in search of a third win on the trot, while Colombia will be hoping to build upon their impressive 2-1 home win against Argentina last time out.

Bolivia bring back-to-back wins into this upcoming World Cup qualifier for the first time since January 2022 having recently accounted for the likes of Venezuela 4-0 at home along with a 2-1 win away from home at Chile but their upcoming opponents may provide a much sterner test for Óscar Villegas's side as the visitors currently sit in second spot in the CONMEBOL table.

The hosts' recent resurgence will have come as a huge relief no doubt as Bolivia had previously slumped to six defeats on the trot which included losses at the hands of USA, Uruguay and Panama respectively in the recent Copa America tournament, so the prospects of a third win on the bounce for the home side here are by no means certain.

Results on home soil and at altitude though have seen Bolivia pick up three wins from their last four internationals which include victories over Peru and Andorra in 2-0 and 1-0 wins respectively.

Colombia know they could potentially take over Argentina at the top of the CONMEBOL table if they take all three points in Bolivia and the Argentinians lose to Venezuela away from home later on in Thursday evening.

Colombia narrowly lost 1-0 to Argentina in the final of the recent Copa America tournament in extra-time but nevertheless, the visitors have stumbled to just this single loss within their previous 31 internationals in all competitions which is indeed an impressive record.

Nestor Lorenzo's side still remain the only unbeaten nation so far in this South American section of the World Cup qualifiers after the opening eight games having won four and drawn four to date.

The visitors have also won three of their last four World Cup qualifiers as well, gaining important victories over the likes of Brazil, Paraguay and the current World Cup holders, Argentina, so Colombia look a serious threat to Bolivia's World Cup qualifying ambitions here.

However, results away from home in CONMEBOL World Cup qualifiers have not been so convincing as Colombia have managed just two wins in their last 10 outings while goals have been thin on the ground as all 10 of these away games have also resulted in Under 2.5 goals.

Bolivia v Colombia Verdict

Colombia may hold the edge here but at high altitude, Bolivia look like holding their own, so a low-scoring duel may unfold here.

Therefore, our main bet will be Under 2.5 goals @ 1.64

Other side bets worth considering:

Norway win & Over 2.5 goals @ 2.40

Correct Score: Norway 2-1 @ 8.50