The Matchday 2 clash in the group stage of the 2025 Copa Libertadores between Bolivar (Bolivia) and Sporting Cristal (Peru) in Group G will take place on April 10 at the Estadio Hernando Siles in La Paz. Bolivar vs. Sporting Cristal: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Predicted lineups for Bolivar vs. Sporting Cristal
Bolivar: Lineup to be confirmed.
Sporting Cristal: Lineup to be confirmed.
Bolivar
Bolivar has been strong at home, leveraging the high altitude of La Paz to their advantage. The team has shown resilience and tactical discipline, making it difficult for opponents to secure points in their fortress.
- Bolivar has won 4 of their last 5 home matches in the Copa Libertadores.
- They have not conceded more than one goal in regular time in their last six home games in this tournament.
- The team has scored at least once in each of their last 7 home matches in the Copa Libertadores.
Sporting Cristal
Sporting Cristal faces a challenging away fixture, with their recent form on the road being inconsistent. The team will need to improve their defensive organization to stand a chance against Bolivar.
- Sporting Cristal has not won in regular time in their last four away matches in the Copa Libertadores (1 draw, 3 losses).
- No more than two goals have been scored in 90 minutes in 5 of their last 7 away games in this tournament.
- At least one of the opponents failed to score in regular time in 5 of Sporting Cristal's last 7 away matches in the Copa Libertadores.
Bolivar vs. Sporting Cristal: Match Prediction
Given Bolivar's strong home record and Sporting Cristal's struggles on the road, this match is likely to be a closely contested affair. Bolivar's defensive solidity at home makes them slight favorites, while Sporting Cristal will aim to capitalize on any counter-attacking opportunities.
Considering all factors, I expect a tight match with limited goals. My prediction: Total under 3.5 goals