Bolivia vs Suriname: prediction & betting odds 26 March 2026

Bolivia National Football Team Form

The team earned the right to take part in the play-offs by finishing seventh among the 10 national teams that competed in the South American World Cup qualifiers. To do so, Bolivia needed six wins and 20 points after 18 matchdays. Over such a long campaign, there were both dips and breakthroughs. In their last eight matches, the team alternated defeats with draws and wins. Overall, the national team conceded 35 goals — comfortably the most of any side on their continent. It is worth noting that Bolivia will play in play-off ties for a place at the World Cup for the first time since 1977. Back then, the team lost twice to Hungary with a 2:9 aggregate score.

• At least one team failed to score in each of Bolivia's last five World Cup qualifying matches.
• The national team scored no more than 1 goal in five of their last six matches in this tournament.
• Bolivia's uncompromising run in World Cup qualifying stands at four matches (2 wins, 2 defeats).

Potential Bolivia Lineup (4-3-3)

Carlos Lampe – Diego Medina, Luis Akin, Efrain Morales, Roberto Fernandez – Robson Mateus, Erwin Vaca, Gabriel Villamil – Miguel Terceros, Enzo Monteiro, Moises Paniagua.

Suriname National Football Team Form

The team performed well in the CONCACAF qualifiers, and the opportunity to reach the World Cup via the play-offs came thanks to second place in a group featuring Panama, Guatemala and El Salvador. Suriname had a real chance of finishing top of the section, but that was prevented by a defeat in the decisive away match against Guatemala (1:3). Before that trip, the national team had not lost any of their nine World Cup qualifying matches. However, four of the last six games in that run ended in draws. It should be said that the upcoming play-off match will be the first in Suriname's history.

• Both teams scored in four of Suriname's last five World Cup qualifying matches.
• The national team conceded no more than 1 goal in nine of their last 10 matches in this tournament.
• The team's scoring run in World Cup qualification stands at five matches.

After the group stage, Stanley Menzo left his post as Suriname head coach, and Henk ten Cate has now taken over the role.

Potential Suriname Lineup (4-2-3-1)

Warner Hahn – Djavan Anderson, Mient Abena, Shaquille Pinas, Ridgeciano Haps – Kenneth Paal, Melayro Bogarde – Denzel Jubitana, Richonell Margaret, Jay-Roy Grot – Tjaronn Chery.

Due to injuries, goalkeeper Etienne Vaessen and midfielder Justin Lonwijk are not available for the match.

Who Will Referee the Match

Alireza Faghani (Iran)

Matches – 32 (international fixtures, 2023-2026);

Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 135;

Average yellow cards per match – 4.2;

Red cards shown – 7;

Fouls per match on average – 21;

Penalties – 19%.