Uruguay and Bolivia are gearing up for a Copa America Grp. C clash. This event will take place at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. The match is scheduled for Thursday at 01:00 GMT. Uruguay, the group leader, had a strong start with an opening win. Bolivia, however, is at the bottom and aims to recover from a disappointing start. Uruguay is favored by bookmakers, while Bolivia seeks to upset the odds.
Uruguay – Form
Uruguay has shown mixed results recently. On June 24, 2024, they beat Panama 3:1 in the Copa America. Maximiliano Araujo, Darwin Nunez, and Matias Vina scored. Before this, they had draws with Mexico and Costa Rica, both away from home. These results were expected by bookmakers, showing Uruguay’s consistency.
Bolivia – Form
Bolivia has faced challenges in their recent away matches, losing their last three. They were defeated 2-0 by the USA in the Copa America on June 23, 2024. Losses to Colombia and Ecuador followed. The defeat by the USA matched bookmakers’ predictions, highlighting Bolivia’s ongoing struggles.
Uruguay – Bolivia – Head to Head
The last match between Uruguay and Bolivia was on November 21, 2023. Uruguay won 3:0 in the World Cup Qualification CONMEBOL. In their past 10 matches, Uruguay has won 7 times, and Bolivia has won twice. The last five matches saw both teams scoring in three games, indicating a tendency for open play.
Uruguay – Bolivia – Standings
As the Copa America Grp. C progresses, Uruguay leads with 3 points from one match. They have a positive goal difference. Bolivia is at the bottom with no points and a negative goal difference. Uruguay is expected to build on their strong start, while Bolivia needs a significant improvement.
Uruguay vs Bolivia – Top scorers
Darwin Nunez leads Uruguay’s attack with 9 goals in the Copa America. Nicolas de la Cruz has also been crucial, scoring 3 times. Federico Valverde, Mathias Olivera, and Matias Vina have each added a goal. Bolivia counters with Ramiro Vaca, who has scored twice. Jose Sagredo, Rodrigo Ramallo, Carmelo Algaranaz, and Miguel Terceros have each scored once, showcasing Bolivia’s varied attack.
Uruguay vs Bolivia – Full-Time Betting
Bookmakers favor Uruguay with odds of 1.14 for a win. A draw and a Bolivia victory are less likely, with odds of 8.00 and 17.00, respectively. Uruguay’s strong record and the absence of significant injuries give them an advantage. The “halftime-fulltime” and “draw-no-bet” markets offer various options for bettors.
Uruguay vs Bolivia – Over/Under Betting
The “Over 2.5” goals market is set at 1.50, indicating an expectation of a high-scoring game. This is supported by the history of matches between these two teams. The “Under 2.5” goals market, at 2.625, is less attractive to bettors. The anticipated goal count makes the “Over 2.5” option appealing.
Uruguay vs Bolivia – BTTS Betting
The odds for “BTTS: Yes” are set at 2.375. “BTTS: No” is favored at 1.533. Considering the teams’ recent performances, “BTTS: No” is the more likely outcome for this match.