Bolivia vs Paraguay Prediction 19.11.2024 | World Cup Qualifiers

• Competition: WC Qualifiers South America
• Date: Tuesday, 19th, November 2024
• Kickoff: 20:00 UK / 21.00 CET
• Venue: Estadio Municipal de El Alto (El Alto)

Rejuvenated Paraguay will look to stay in the top six as they head to Estadio Municipal de El Alto to take on Bolivia in Tuesday's CONMEBOL World Cup qualifying clash.

Since 1994, Bolivia has been waiting for new chance to earn their spot at the world’s biggest football event, but they will try to end this long wait, as their most recent appearance came from the USA, where the next World Cup will be held. Though currently outside the top eight, La Verde share the same point total as Venezuela for the final playoff position, and as they continue their battle for advancement, they can be encouraged by having already recorded four wins, which equals their highest total in the last seven failed CONMEBOL qualification campaigns.

While Bolivia are aiming for just their fourth appearance at the World Cup, Paraguay can proudly boast of reaching that milestone in the last seven editions, though unfortunately, the past three qualification cycles have ended without progression. After a slow start to the qualifiers, Los Guaraníes have risen in remarkable fashion, and their recent resurgence, which has brought them a superb 11 out of available 15 points from the last five matches, has pushed them into the final spot that guarantees an automatic ticket to the 2026 World Cup.

Bolivia vs Paraguay Betting Tips: UNDER 2.5

Despite being in the best form compared to their rivals, Paraguay will find it tough to pick up all three points at the challenging Estadio Municipal de El Alto, situated at an incredible 4,150 meters above sea level, which leads us to expect a tense clash with few real scoring chances. Although conditions with low oxygen levels are challenging for most, Bolivia have managed to turn them into an advantage, as they are currently riding a three-game winning streak at home with their defense remaining unbreached in each of those matches. 

It wouldn’t be surprising if Paraguay struggles to find the net, especially considering their offensive record is among the poorest, with only six goals scored across 11 qualification matches. Nevertheless, Los Guaraníes have showcased a resilient backline, shipping only five goals and collecting six clean sheets, meaning they’ll depend heavily on their sturdy defense once more as they aim to stretch their undefeated run to six games. During the earlier reverse fixture in this campaign, it was a solitary goal from Sanabria late in the game that decided the contest, and we’re confident that a similar scenario will unfold again, given the persistent lack of cutting edge in the attacking third from both teams.