Bolivia vs Peru - World Cup Qualifiers South America on November 16, 2023: Predicted outcome.

Recognized by many connoisseurs of the South American football scene, the Bolivian national team is often associated with its unique home ground in La Paz. Notably situated at an altitude of 3637 meters, the Estadio Hernando Siles has been a source of discomfort for visiting teams. This peculiarity must be taken into consideration in our Bolivia vs. Peru prediction. Admittedly, on the fifth matchday of the South American World Cup Qualifiers, the Bolivians would be wise to finally start accumulating points. "La Verde" currently languishes at the bottom of the CONMEBOL standings with four defeats in as many games. To stay in contention for the coveted top six spots, securing a positive result on Thursday evening is imperative, preferably in the form of a victory.

Bolivia

The Bolivian national football team last qualified for a World Cup in 1994. Over the past two decades, "La Verde" has consistently ranked among the weakest national teams in South America. In the last four attempts to qualify for a major international event, Bolivia finished either second to last or dead last in the CONMEBOL standings.

For the 2026 World Cup, "Los Altiplanicos" have ambitious goals, although they continue to lag qualitatively behind almost all their South American counterparts, holding the 85th position in the world rankings. Interestingly, among the entire squad, only one player, Roberto Fernandez, playing in Russia, boasts a market value in the seven-digit range. The most well-known player is also the most experienced—Marcelo Moreno, at the age of 36, has 106 international caps, once played in the Bundesliga for Werder Bremen, and continues to captain the team.

Peru

The Peruvian national team has shown positive development in the last decade, culminating in their participation in the 2018 World Cup. However, they exited the tournament in the group stage after two losses and a victory against Australia. In 2022, "La Rojiblanca" missed the Katar World Cup due to losing the intercontinental playoffs against Australia.

Ranked an impressive 26th in the world, the Peruvians are determined to secure a spot in the 2026 event in the USA, Mexico, and Canada. Despite the increase in the number of participants from 32 to 48, providing six direct tickets for CONMEBOL teams, qualification for the White and Reds does not seem straightforward based on the current results. Therefore, making a prediction on Thursday between Bolivia and Peru for a guest point does not seem warranted.

Head-to-head comparison record

In the South American World Cup Qualifiers, there have been 19 encounters between Bolivia and Peru. With eight wins to seven losses and four draws, Peru narrowly leads the head-to-head comparison. It is noteworthy that six of Bolivia's seven victories were secured on home turf, resulting in a home record of 6-2-1. Additionally, four of the last six qualifying duels saw a maximum of two goals. In the past six away appearances in La Paz, the Peruvians only managed a meager total of one goal!

Betting Tips and Odds for Bolivia vs Peru Prediction

At the bottom of the South American World Cup Qualifiers table, a pivotal clash awaits on Thursday evening. The two winless teams from Bolivia and Peru face each other, with current odds favoring the home team for a much-needed first triumph. The home win is currently offered at a peak of 2.15. However, a clear favorite role appears elusive, especially considering that "La Verde" has consistently been one of the weakest teams in the CONMEBOL zone in recent years.

The most significant advantage lies in the home venue, situated at 3600 meters above sea level, providing extremely thin air. Visiting teams have faced significant challenges in La Paz in recent years. Notably, Bolivia secured all four wins at home in the last World Cup Qualifiers and also won six of the nine qualification home matches against Peru.

KEY-FACTS – Bolivia vs Peru TIPS:

1. - Bolivia garnered 13 of the 15 points at home in the last World Cup Qualifiers.
2. - The match in La Paz is played at 3600 meters, making home advantage immense.
3. - Peru is still waiting for its first goal after 4 match days.

It's also noteworthy that the home team introduces a new coach, Brazilian Antonio Carlos Zago, making his debut. We anticipate a positive effect, confidently expecting the current bottom-placed team to score for the first time in this qualification. Between Bolivia and Peru, we advocate for the tip on 1X in combination with Under 2.5 goals, offering an appealing top odds of 2.07, a suggestion we confidently support with six units.