Colombia vs Bolivia Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers

La Verde emerged victorious when these sides last met.

The Colombia national football team are ready to take on the Bolivia national football team in the matchweek 17 fixture of the CONMEBOL FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers. Roberto Melendez Metropolitan Stadium is all set to witness the interesting clash.

The Colombia national football team will be at home, but they will be under pressure. They are in a must-win situation if they want to compete in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. They are in sixth spot on the points table, and a loss is only going to make things worse for them.

La Verde are placed eighth on the FIFA World Cup qualifiers points table of South America. As things stand the Bolivia national football team might not qualify for the mega competition. Things are intense at the moment, and them being away from home will make it more difficult.

Kick-off:

• Location: Barranquilla, Colombia
• Stadium: Roberto Melendez Metropolitan Stadium
• Date: Friday, September 5
• Kick-off Time: 05:00 a.m. IST (Thursday, September 4; 11:30 p.m. GMT/ 07:30 p.m. ET/ 04:30 p.m. PT)
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In use

Form:

Colombia: L-L-D-D-D

Bolivia: D-L-D-L-W

Players to Watch

Luis Diaz (Colombia)

Luis Diaz will have a crucial part to play in the final third for the Colombia national football team. The Bayern Munich winger has been leading the goal-scoring charts for his side in the FIFA World Cup qualifiers. In 15 appearances for Colombia, Diaz has scored seven goals and is going to create problems for his opponents.

Miguel Terceros (Bolivia)

The 21-year-old is the top goal scorer for the Bolivia national football team in their FIFA World Cup qualification run. In just 10 appearances, he has found the net six times. He is going to play an important role in the attacking front for the visitors.

Match Facts

• Colombia have won three of their last five matches against Bolivia.
• Los Cafetros have three clean sheets to their name in their last five matches against the visitors.
• La Verde have only won one of their last five matches against Los Cafeteros.

Colombia vs Bolivia: Betting Tips and Odds

• Colombia to win
• Luis Diaz to score
• Goals under 3.5

Injury and Team News

All of the selected squad members for both of these national teams are fit and ready to be in action.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 35

Colombia won: 17

Bolivia won: 8

Draws: 10

Predicted Lineups

Colombia predicted lineup (4-3-3)

Mier (GK); Muñoz, Sánchez, Lucumí, Machado; Ríos, Lerma, Castaño; Rodríguez, Diaz, Campaz

Bolivia predicted lineup (4-3-3)

Lampe (GK); Medina, Morales, Arroyo, Fernández; Matheus, Vaca, Villamil; Terceros, Algarañaz, Paz

Match Prediction

The hosts will be keen to win their upcoming game, but the visitors will be ready to put up a tough fight. The Colombian national football team are likely to come out on top to defeat the Bolivia national football team in the upcoming FIFA World Cup qualifier fixture.

Prediction: Colombia 2-0 Bolivia

Telecast Details

India: FanCode

UK: Premier Sports

USA: ViX, Telemundo Deportes En Vivo

Nigeria: Startimes World Football

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