Bolivia take on the visitors Brazil in the round 18 match of South America World Cup Qualification. The match will be played on Wednesday, September 10th at Estadio Municipal de El Alto (El Alto).
Bolivia have given their fans hope in this cycle. The “Greens” have always been considered underdogs in South American football, with one important caveat: they held a powerful advantage in home matches. Many opponents simply could not cope with the high altitude. Still, they have only qualified for the World Cup three times — in 1930, 1950 and 1994 — and only in the last attempt did they manage to secure even a single draw. At Copa América, their results have also been mostly poor, with several tournaments ending in four straight defeats. But with both Peru and Chile in crisis, Bolivia suddenly have a chance to compete for 7th place, which would send them into the intercontinental playoff. Yet in the last round they were crushed 3-0 by a Colombia side that lacked both motivation and form. Bolivia’s main problem remains their defense, as they have conceded 11 goals in their last four competitive games. Their attack is also inconsistent, relying heavily on occasional moments of inspiration rather than a structured plan.
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Brazil have struggled to deliver joy to their supporters in recent decades, ever since lifting their fifth World Cup title — which already feels like a distant memory. But this cycle has been particularly problematic. The team has already gone through several coaching changes, yet progress remains underwhelming, if it exists at all. This summer, Carlo Ancelotti finally took charge, a move expected as early as 2024. His debut brought only a goalless draw away to Ecuador. They followed that with a narrow win over Paraguay, secured by a lone Vinícius Júnior strike. Most recently, even with a heavily rotated lineup against a struggling Chile, Brazil produced a convincing 3-0 victory. Brazil’s new generation of attackers, including Rodrygo and Endrick, have started to bring fresh energy to the side. At the same time, Ancelotti’s focus on balance has made their defense look far more solid compared to previous campaigns.
In their last seven meetings with this underdog, Brazil have allowed only one draw away from home, winning all the other matches. Despite Bolivia’s altitude advantage and motivation, the class gap with the “Pentacampeões” is simply too large. The bet here is on the visitors with a “0” handicap.
Prediction for the match: Brazil to win with 0.0 handicap.
