Club Bolivar vs Atletico Paranense Prediction & Betting Tips - Copa Libertadores

Prediction published on 31/07/2023, 13:17  by Daniel Ngulu in Copa Libertadores Predictions

Bolivar will start at home in their Copa Libertadores Round of 16 double header against Athletico Paranaense. The hosts booked their place in this round courtesy of a second placed finish in Group C behind Palmeiras. Their run coming into this game has however been patchy. In their last game, they drew 1-1 with Oriente Petrolero. That result left them with one win in their last four matches. Meanwhile, Bolivar have failed to score in two of their last four matches, but they come into this game having kept three clean sheets in five matches. The Bolivian side’s run in the Copa Libertadores was impressive at the group stage though they wrapped up on a low. After losing 4-0 to Brazilian side Palmeiras, they will be keen to do better here. Three times in five, their Copa Libertadores matches have had over 2.5 goals. Bolivar have only failed to score once in five Copa Libertadores matches. Their home form will be a big factor in this game. Playing in La Paz, Bolivar are unbeaten in seven Copa Libertadores matches. Seven times in 10 Copa Libertadores matches at home, they scored two or more goals.

Athletico Paranaense topped Group G with 13 points, to book their place in this round. Here they will hope to avoid what befell Palmeiras as their Serie A mates lost 3-1 at the group stage. Knowing this is a tough venue, Athletico will want to take a first leg advantage, or at least avoid a loss. They come to the game unbeaten but had to fight out a 3-3 draw with Cruzeiro in their last game. That was their third straight game scoring at least two goals. Half of their last 10 matches have produced over 2.5 goals and Athletico have failed to score in just two. This good scoring run is also in their Copa Libertadores run. Athletico Paranaense have scored at least twice in three of their last five Libertadores matches. Four of their last five Libertadores matches have produced over 2.5 goals. They haven’t fared well away from home in the competition though, winning just two of 10. Three of their last five away matches in Copa Libertadores have had over 2.5 goals.