Bolivar vs Barcelona SC Prediction: Bolivar Struggling in Local Fixtures

In the upcoming fixture of Copa Libertadores, Matchday 4, Group C, Bolivar will be up against Barcelona SC at the Hernando Siles Stadium in La Paz. According to the table standings of now, Bolivar leads the points table with 2 wins and 6 points, whereas Barcelona SC stands 3rd with a win and 3 points. The last time these two sides played, Barcelona SC won (2-1). Considering the previous win over Bolivar, Barcelona SC will be looking to consolidate and maximize its standing on the points table. Continue reading to find out more about the Libertadores fixture.

Though Bolivar has produced decent performances in the ongoing Libertadores, its recent form in the local division is quite unreasonable. In the last five matches played across all competitions, Bolivar has managed to secure just a win and a draw. In the last outing against Independiente Petrolero (2-1), Chavez scored the opening goal in the 16th minute of play. Bolivar has produced a draw and a defeat in the last two home matches, which depicts their current mediocre form. Talking about the scoring average, Bolivar has scored 9 and conceded 9 goals in the last five matches played, averaging 1.80 goals per game. Hence, Bolivar will have to strengthen its defense and minimize the scoring from the other end. 

Carlos Lampe; Bryan Bentaberry, Nicolás Ferreyra, José Sagredo; Lucas Chávez, Gabriel Villamíl, Leonel Justiniano, Roberto Fernández; Pablo Hervías, Antonio Melgar, Carmelo Algarañaz.

Going in the matchup, Barcelona SC is coming off a win against Barcelona SC (2-0), in which Damian Diaz and Francisco Fydriszewski scored goals. With 2 wins, 2 defeats, and a defeat in the last five matches played, Barcelona SC will be eager to secure three important win points at this stage of the continental tournament. In the last two away matches, Barcelona SC has secured two back-to-back draws against Tecnico Universitario (2-2) and Libertad (2-2). Talking about the scoring average, Barcelona SC has scored 11 goals, averaging 2.20 goals per game. Compared to the scoring average, Barcelona SC has conceded 7 goals, averaging 1.40 goals per game. With the likes of Corozo, Portocarrero, Preciado, and Martinez in the lineup, Barcelona SC can certainly unsettle the hosts in Bolivia.

Víctor Mendoza; Mario Pineida, Carlos Rodríguez, Luca Sosa, Segundo Portocarrero; Leonai Souza, Fernando Gaibor; Janner Corozo, Damian Diaz, Christian Ortiz; Francisco Fydriszewski.

Under the leadership of Fabian Bustos, Barcelona SC will be targeting a comprehensive win against Bolivar, which is struggling in all departments of the game. Due to the poor form of Bolivar in local competition, the hosts are unlikely to register a comprehensive win against Barcelona SC. Considering the scoring and conceding average of Bolivar, I am backing both teams to score. About the final result, I am predicting a draw, or Barcelona SC, to win with a margin of at least a goal. Moreover, Damian Diaz and Francisco Fydriszewski will be in the spotlight for scoring a goal at least. 

• Double Chance - Barcelona Sporting Club Or X for 2.26
• Total Over 2.5 for 1.78
• Both Teams to Score - Yes for 1.75