Uruguay vs Bolivia Prediction Copa América 2024

⚽ Football Copa América 2024 Match Preview

⏰ 28 June 2024 - 02:00 GMT +1

🏟 Stadium: MetLife Stadium (East Rutherford, NJ)

Uruguay began their Copa América Group C campaign with a solid 3-1 victory over Panama, securing three crucial points with two late goals. Darwin Núñez continued his impressive form, scoring his ninth goal in six international matches. This win strengthens Uruguay's chances of maintaining their tradition of progressing from the group stages, a feat they've achieved in eight of their last nine tournament appearances.

Marcelo Bielsa's team is confident heading into this match, aiming for their second consecutive win. They defeated Bolivia 3-0 in their most recent encounter in November. This fixture has historically been high-scoring, with at least one team scoring three or more goals in seven of the last ten meetings.

Bolivia entered the tournament on the back of three consecutive friendly defeats and struggled in their opening match, losing 2-0 to the USA after conceding twice in the first half. Antônio Carlos Zago's team has been grappling with defensive issues, conceding three goals in four of their last seven matches. This is a concern they need to address quickly if they hope to advance past the group stage, something they've failed to do in eight of the last nine Copa América tournaments.

Bolivia's struggles in the competition are evident from their 13 consecutive defeats, conceding at least three goals in eight of those matches. Their offensive performance has been equally disappointing, failing to score in three of their last four Copa América matches. This leaves them facing a significant challenge in their second group game.

Where to watch?

📺 Uruguay - Bolivia Live Stream on TV

📋Players to watch: Facundo Pellistri (Uruguay) - Contributed to three goals in his last four matches, including an assist in the recent H2H Rodrigo Ramallo (Bolivia) - Has scored seven goals for the national team, with most resulting in victory (W4, L2)

⚡Match Facts:

• Uruguay has won 13 of 16 H2Hs in this competition (D1, L2)
• 12 of Uruguay's 13 wins against Bolivia in Copa América came with a clean sheet
• Bolivia has lost 13 consecutive matches in Copa América
• Bolivia has conceded at least three goals in 8 of their last 13 Copa América matches

💡Prediction: Given Uruguay's strong start to the tournament and Bolivia's recent struggles, this match is likely to heavily favor La Celeste. Uruguay's attacking prowess, led by Darwin Núñez and supported by Facundo Pellistri, should prove too much for Bolivia's shaky defense. Bolivia's difficulty in scoring goals in recent Copa América matches further compounds their challenge. Expect Uruguay to dominate possession and create numerous chances. A comfortable 3-0 victory for Uruguay seems probable, with Núñez likely to add to his goal tally and Uruguay maintaining their tradition of clean sheets against Bolivia in this competition.

Betting Tips:

1. Uruguay to win
2. Over 2.5 goals
3. Uruguay to keep a clean sheet
4. Darwin Núñez to score anytime
5. Uruguay to win both halves