Real Santa Cruz vs Blooming Prediction: Can Blooming Make Rise in the Primera Division Standings?

In the upcoming matchup of the Bolivian Primera Division, Matchday 8, Real Santa Cruz will be up against Blooming at the Real Santa Cruz Stadium in Santa Cruz de la Sierra. Going in the contest, Real Santa Cruz stands 11th with just a win and 6 points from 5 matches. On the other hand, Blooming is just a spot above Jorge Wilstermann, with just 2 draws in the last 7 matches played in the Primera Division. The last time these two sides played in September 2022; Blooming won 1-3, playing away from home. The last two clashes in 2022 were dominated by Blooming.

Going in the matchup, Real Santa Cruz is coming off three back-to-back draws in the last three matches of the Primera Division. Real Santa Cruz will be nourished with confidence as it is coming off a hard-fought draw against the tournament favorites, The Strongest. In the last outing against The Strongest, Jasond Gonzalez scored the all-important opening goal in the 37th minute of play. Talking about Santa Cruz’s scoring average, it has managed to score 4 goals in the last 5 matches played. Secondly, it has only conceded 4 goals, averaging 0.8 goals. Hence, the striking average is balanced by the conceding average for Santa Cruz.

Going in the matchup, Blooming is coming off a defeat against Santos FC (0-1) and Real Tomayapo (2-2). Blooming didn’t start the iconic Sudamericana competition and now will be focusing on the Primera Division fixture against Santa Cruz. With the presence of Romero, Arismendi, and Rafinha in the lineup, Blooming can certainly enjoy the outing against Real Santa Cruz. In the last five matches played, Blooming has scored 10 goals, of which 6 goals came against CA Palmaflor. If Blooming is looking to dominate the Primera Division matchup, it will have to neutralize the opposition from scoring. 

Evaluating the two teams on the basis of current match form, Real Santa Cruz has just lost a game in its last five matches played, whereas Blooming has lost three. Walking in the contest, Blooming will be looking to claim three win points; however, winning will be tough. I am expecting a win for Real Santa Cruz and the match total to be under 2.5 goals. 

• Real Santa Cruz to Win for 2.75
• Total Under 2.5 for 1.99
• Both Teams to Score – No for 2.215