Argentina vs Bolivia prediction: team news, lineups, expert analysis
Friendly International
On October 1, 2026, Argentina and Bolivia will face off in a friendly international. It should be a straightforward match for the hosts.
Argentina vs Bolivia: team news and expert analysis
Argentina have won the Copa América twice in a row. However, they were unable to defend their world champion status. After reaching the final amid plenty of drama, they responded to Spain’s only goal in extra time with rough play—both before and after the final whistle.
Bolivia pleasantly surprised in qualifying, finishing seventh with 20 points from eighteen matches. That earned them a place in the intercontinental playoff. They overcame Suriname there, but then lost 1-2 to Iraq in the decisive round. In June, they suffered 0-4 defeats to both Scotland and Algeria. They have now lost 0-2 to Paraguay.
The former champions scored an average of 2.4 goals per match and conceded just 0.8. Their modest highland neighbors averaged 0.7 goals scored and two conceded—almost “mirror-image” figures.
Previous matches: Argentina vs Bolivia
Messi and company have won nine of their last ten matches. However, they somehow lost in 2017—away from home, but in an official World Cup qualifier.
Even this revamped home lineup is clearly stronger. We are backing them to win with a “-2.5 goals” handicap (odds – 1.82).
Argentina vs Bolivia: key statistics and trends
- Over the past year, since September 2025, Argentina have failed to win only in the World Cup final
- Both teams have scored in 50% of Argentina’s matches, while the average total goals per match is 3.2
- Bolivia have lost four matches in a row
- Both teams have scored in 30% of Bolivia’s matches, while the average total goals per match is 2.7
Argentina vs Bolivia: possible starting lineups
Argentina play in a 1-4-4-2 formation (possible lineup): Martínez - Tagliafico, Martínez, Romero, Montiel - González, Mac Allister, Fernández, De Paul - Álvarez, Martínez
Bolivia play in a 1-3-5-2 formation (possible lineup): Viscarra - Arroyo, Akin, Morales - Fernández, Villamil, Melgar, Medina, Cuéllar - Terceros, Nava
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