Argentina vs Bolivia Betting Tips & Predictions

Argentina fought a tough battle to win 2-1 over Chile in Santiago last Thursday. The home side took the lead in the 11th minute, Felipe Gutierrez powering home a cross in from Fabian Orellana. The visitors responded well, with Angel Di Maria silencing the home fans with a superb right-footed curled shot into the far hand corner, after seizing a loose ball just inside the box, Chilean keeper Claudio Bravo had no chance.

5 minutes on, Lionel Messi found space in the six yard box, chipping the ball across goal for Gabriel Mercado to pounce with a right-footed volley. Chile threatened in the latter parts of the 2nd half, but the Argentinian defence stayed strong, to hold out for the win.

This result gives Argentina 8 points from 5 games, 5 points behind group leaders Ecuador. They will be looking to close the gap further.

Bolivia will be left dejected after Edwin Cardona’s stoppage-time goal saw Colombia take all 3 points with a 2-3 victory in La Paz last week.

Bolivia found themselves 0-2 down early on after goals from James Rodriguez and Carlos Bacca. However responded well in the second half, after winning a penalty, which Juan Arce duly converted. Alejandro Chumacero equalised in style for the home side, with a vicious effort from outside the box. It looked as though the momentum was with Bolivia, until a well worked counter attacking move in the dying embers of the game saw Cardona slot in from close range against Bolivian keeper Romel Quinonez.

The result means Bolivia remain on 3 points after also losing 2-1 to Paraguay, 2-0 to Uruguay and 2-0 to Ecuador. All their points and their only victory, 4-2, coming against bottom of the table Venezuela.

Goals will be on the agenda for Argentina, as goal difference could come into play later  in this qualification stage. They will be hoping to replicate the 7-0 victory the time these teams last met. Get over 3.5 goals at 6/5 with bet365.