Bolivia vs Suriname prediction: team news, lineups, expert analysis
World Cup Qualification Inter-Confederation
In the semifinal of the intercontinental playoff for a spot at the World Cup on March 27, 2026, the national teams of Bolivia and Suriname will face each other. Both sides will fight for their chance until the very end.
Bolivia vs Suriname: Team News and Expert Analysis
Bolivia managed to perform well for the first time in a long while. The perennial CONMEBOL underdog collected 20 points in qualifying, overtaking Venezuela for seventh place in the final table—crucial wins over Chile and Brazil in the last three rounds proved decisive. However, their friendly matches didn’t go as well: a win over Jordan and a draw with Panama came amid several defeats. Most recently in this window, they beat Trinidad and Tobago 3-0.
Suriname’s national team has also made progress lately. They participated in two of the last three Gold Cups, though without advancing to the playoffs. Most importantly, they fought hard in the qualifiers, understanding the opportunity at hand. Ultimately, they finished second in their autumn group, which featured Panama, Guatemala, and El Salvador, taking two wins and amassing nine points. That was enough to earn a place in this playoff.
Villegas’s side still looks weak overall: just 0.8 goals scored per match and three times as many—1.3 conceded per game—though they improved those numbers at the last moment. Their opponent shows balance: 1.3 goals both scored and conceded per match.
Previous Matches: Bolivia vs Suriname
This will be their very first head-to-head encounter.
The nominal hosts are toughened by battles against top opponents. They should win here, but let’s play it safe with a "0" handicap (odds – 1.63).
Bolivia vs Suriname: Key Statistics and Trends
- Bolivia has lost five of their last seven matches
- 10% of Bolivia’s matches end with goals by both teams, with an average total of 2.1 goals per game
- Suriname has lost just one of their last seven matches
- 60% of Suriname’s matches end with goals by both teams, with an average total of 2.6 goals per game
Bolivia vs Suriname: Probable Starting Lineups
Bolivia plays a 1-4-3-3 formation (probable lineup): Lampe – Paz, Arroyo, Gomez, Macasaga – Villarroel, Vaca, Vaca – Nava, Abrego, Melgar. Sagredo and Miranda are unavailable.
Suriname lines up in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (probable lineup): Hahn – Haps, Pinas, Abena, Anderson – Pal, Moreo, Margaret, Sheri, Yubitana – Vlijter. Lonwijk, Klaas, and Apai were not called up, while Hilterman is injured.
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