Bolivia – Chile : Preview & Prediction
3 days before the end of these Eliminations, all points count and defeats are prohibited with a view to direct qualification for the next World Cup. Bolivia is 8th and 5 points from a direct qualification and 4 lengths from 5th place synonymous with a play-off. La Verde has 5 defeats in the last 8 days and the latter remains on 1 crushing defeat in Venezuela (4-1) this Friday. Expelled, Justiniano will not be present against Chile on February 1. Chile, 7th with 1 point ahead of its adversary of the day, must win in Bolivia to get back into the race for qualification. Arturo Vidal’s partners lost at home against Argentina (1-2) on the last day while the Chileans had just produced two good performances against Mexico (2-2) and against El Salvador (1-0 ) during friendly matches. La Roja needs this victory before two last complicated matches in Brazil and against Uruguay.
Bolivia have won just once in their last 15 head-to-head matches.
Chile won the Copa America 1-0 in their last encounter last June.
Chile are 4 points from 4th place. Defeat forbidden in La Paz!.
Bolivia came out of a big defeat in Venezuela (4-1) on January 28th.
Chile narrowly lost to Argentina (1-2) on the final day.
Chile must make up for the points lost in front of Argentina and have 3 finals to play to seek qualification for the next World Cup.
Bolivia – Chile : Betting Tips
BTS/YES Odds: 2.25