Bolivia vs Peru prediction and betting tips on November 16, 2023
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Game Prediction
On Thursday, the "FIFA window" commences not only in Europe but also across the ocean. In South America, the World Cup qualifiers are gaining momentum. And, ahead of everyone, the national teams of Bolivia and Peru will play. Which of them will finally be able to delight the fans after a disappointing start? The website's audience has access to an exclusive forecast for the match on November 16, 2023.
Bolivia - a perennial outsider in South American football
The "Green" side, if they ever secured victories, primarily did so due to a unique factor - hosting opponents in La Paz, at high altitudes, where players unfamiliar with such conditions simply lack the necessary oxygen, especially in the second half. This tactic even worked in the Copa America (leading them to the final). "Over the long haul," in World Cup qualifying, they have consistently earned relatively few points. This was the case in the previous cycle - 15 points, surpassed only by Venezuela. Presently, there have been sporadic successes in friendly matches, but as soon as the qualifiers began, they lost to Brazil and Argentina in September, and narrowly to Ecuador and Paraguay last month.
Peru disappoints in the current cycle
The "Incas" managed to return to the World Cup in 2018 after a long absence since 1982. In the subsequent cycle, Guerrero and company finished fifth again in the CONMEBOL qualifiers but failed in the intercontinental qualification, losing on penalties to Australia away. After that, Gareca replaced Juan Reynoso as the head coach. While they found success in friendly matches, even defeating a formidable South Korea, their World Cup qualifying journey has yielded only one point in the opening round against Paraguay. Subsequently, they suffered three consecutive defeats, albeit to Brazil, Argentina, and Chile on the road.
Previous matches
In the previous World Cup qualification, Bolivia won at home. However, in the last 6 head-to-head encounters, the Peruvians emerged victorious, including twice after that setback.
Free forecast for the Bolivia - Peru match on November 16:
The hosts are given a slight advantage, but this duel features two teams with limited scoring prowess. We anticipate a "total under 2.5 goals" here (odds - 1.615).