Gremio vs Bolivar prediction: expert analysis, possible lineups, July 31, 2026
Copa Sudamericana
In the Copa Sudamericana on July 31, 2026, the return playoff match between Gremio and Bolivar will take place. The hosts will try to bounce back after a one-goal defeat away.
Gremio vs Bolivar: Team News and Expert Analysis
The club from Porto Alegre finished ninth in last year's Serie A. This season, the situation has seriously worsened, and there is even a threat of relegation. Against Fluminense, there was only a draw. Meanwhile, in the Copa, the Brazilians managed to collect eleven points from six group stage matches, finishing second in their group.
The team from La Paz was the runner-up in 2025. Their results are slightly more modest now, but they still manage to win almost half of their matches. In the last round, they also beat Real Potosi 2-1. Last year's achievement even took them to the Copa Libertadores. But there, they earned just five points and finished third in their group.
In Bolivia, the rivals stunned fans with an incredible start — by the middle of the first half, each side had scored twice. But then only Asprilla found the net, sealing the final 3-2 result by the 53rd minute.
Previous Matches: Gremio vs Bolivar
In 2003, the clubs met in the Copa Libertadores. Then, they exchanged 1-0 victories on home soil.
Few doubt a comeback for the Brazilians. But for now, it’s better to go for an entertaining “over 2.5 goals” bet (odds – 1.67).
Gremio vs Bolivar: Key Stats and Trends
- Gremio have lost four of their last seven matches
- On average, Gremio score 1.1 goals and concede 1.3 goals per match
- 60% of Gremio’s games see both teams score, with an average of 2.4 total goals per match
- Bolivar have won three in a row
- On average, Bolivar score 2.36 goals and concede 1 goal per match
- 64% of Bolivar’s matches end with both teams scoring, and the average total goals per match is 3.36
Gremio vs Bolivar: Probable Lineups
Gremio play in a 1-4-3-3 formation (probable lineup): Weverton - Pedro Gabriel, Wagner, Luis Eduardo, Pavon - Dodi, Perez, Villasanti - Enamorado, Braithwaite, Tete
Bolivar play in a 1-4-4-2 formation (probable lineup): Carlos Lampe - Jose Sagredo, Arreaga, Echeverria, Jesus Sagredo - Rodriguez, Melgar, Vaca, Robson Mateus - Cauteruccio, Asprilla
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