The Strongest vs Oriente Petrolero Prediction: Expecting a One Sided Matchup

In the upcoming fixture of the Bolivian Primera Division, Matchday 10, The Strongest will be up against Oriente Petrolero at the Hernando Siles Stadium in La Paz. With The Strongest standing 2nd in the points table, the upcoming home fixture will be an interesting opportunity for them to displace Bolivar from the top spot. With 6 wins and 19 points, The Strongest is likely to dominate Oriente Petrolero, which stands 8th with 3 wins and 11 points. The Strongest and Oriente Petrolero last played against each other in September 2022, and The Strongest won (2-1). From the last 4 matches played between the two, both sides have won 2 matches each. Hence, the upcoming matchup could also end in an upset for the home side. 

Though The Strongest lost to Fluminense in the second-round match of Copa Libertadores, the upcoming matchup in Bolivian Primera will be a trendsetter for the home team. Talking about the home form, The Strongest has won two consecutive matches played at home. Moreover, in the last five matches played, The Strongest has scored 9 goals, averaging 1.80 goals per game. On the other hand, the conceding average is 0.80 goals per game. Hence, The Strongest has done significantly well apart from the defeat against Fluminense. In the season so far, The Strongest has scored 19 goals, averaging 2.00 goals. Hence, the upcoming outing will have The Strongest score at least score two or more goals. 

• Michael Ortega
• Enrique Triverio
• Jaime Arrascalta

Going in the matchup, Oriente Petrolero is coming off a thrashing defeat against Red Bull Bragantino (5-0), in which Oriente managed to secure just 30% possession and an accurate passing percentage of 63%. With Oriente Petrolero struggling to find match form and consistency, the upcoming scheduled match is likely to be tough for Petrolero. In the last five matches played, Oriente has scored only 5 goals, averaging 1.00 goals per game. Compared to the scoring average, Oriente Petrolero has conceded 11 goals in the last 5 matches, averaging 2.20 goals per game. Hence, Oriente must put a barrier to its defenses in order to maintain a low conceding average. 

• Hector Sanchez
• Leonardo Villagra
• Henry Vaca

Moving forward in the contest, The Strongest will be starting as a home favorite against the visitors. The match total is expected to be over 2.5 goals, and only The Strongest to score. Considering the goal-scoring form of The Strongest, I am backing the home to win (3-0). 

• Total Over 2.5 for 1.57
• Both Teams To Score - No for 1.836
• Correct Score 3-0 for 7