Our prediction for this World Cup 2026 match:
Chile
Match Time & Date:
10/09/2024
23:00
Prediction: 2-0
Bolivia
Chile will be aiming to recover from a 3-0 loss to Argentina when they take on Bolivia at Estadio Nacional Julio Martinez Pradanos on Tuesday evening. La Roja are eyeing their only second win in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers and, no doubt, they are desperate to put an end to their four-game winless run in the process. As Alexis Sanchez has been ruled out with injury, experienced forward Eduardo Vargas is widely expected to lead the line for the hosts.
La Verde, on the other hand, continue with their old habit of producing fine displays at home, while struggling on the travels. Bolivia crushed Venezuela 4-0 at Estadio Municipal de El Alto, but given their difficulties on the road, home win should be considered this time out. To make things even worse for the away team, important midfielder Henry Vaca limped off with injury in the last qualifying game.
Highlighted Team (Chile):
The Chilean Football Federation has been established in 1895 while Chile’s first-ever international game was a 3-1 loss to Argentina in 1910. The two countries formed a remarkable rivalry over the years and it was exactly against Argentina that Chile won their last major trophy – a 2015 Copa America title.
Prior to their 2015 title Chile had been runners-up in the competition on four different occasions. Chile triumphed in a dramatic final on penalty kicks to reach their first tournament championship. In a symbolic turn of events, Chile start their 2016 Copa America Centenario with a rematch against Argentina. The most capped player of the Chile national team is Barcelona goalkeeper who has past his 100-match mark with the squad he has been a part of since 2004.
Former Lazio and Juventus striker, the legendary Marcelo Salas is the leading scorer with 37 goals to his name. Key player to the current set up is Arsenal winger Alexis Sanchez who has been the team’s leader on the pitch since 2006.
