Comments and predictions for Colombia vs Bolivia: Barranquilla Stadium on fire

Latest Colombia vs Bolivia team information

Colombia are without Jhon Durán (Fenerbahce) due to injury, so Jhon Córdoba is likely to start up front. Cucho Hernández and Yaser Asprilla are also absent, while Yerson Mosquera has recovered from a long-term injury and could feature.

A big surprise was the return of Dayro Moreno – the 39-year-old striker had not been called up for nine years, but was playing impressively at Once Caldas and was given a rare opportunity.

On the Bolivian side, Lucas Chaves is suspended after receiving an early red card in the win over Chile. Ramiro Vaca is still injured, while Boris Cespedes is still not called up after saying goodbye to Yverdon (Switzerland).

Young star Miguelito – currently playing for America Mineiro – continues to be the number one hope, with 6 goals in 10 qualifying matches, becoming a rare bright spot for the Andean team.

Latest expected lineup Colombia vs Bolivia

Colombia:

Mier; Munoz, Sanchez, Lucumi, Borja; Rios, Lerma, J Arias; James, Cordoba, Diaz

Bolivia:

Viscarra; Medina, Haquin, Morales, Fernandez; E Vaca, Robson Matheus, Cuellar; Paniagua, Villamil, Miguelito

Latest Colombia vs Bolivia football review

Colombia have not officially qualified for the World Cup, but the scenario of them losing their place in the next round is almost impossible.

With two matches remaining, a 4-point gap over Venezuela (seventh) and a superior goal difference helpLos CafeterosJust need to have the same result as direct opponent to be sure of place.

Colombia even has a big advantage when playing at home against Bolivia – a team that is extremely weak when playing away. This is a golden opportunity for Nestor Lorenzo and his team to relieve the pressure after a series of poor performances.

Colombia have not won a game since last October, with just three points from six qualifying matches. Although a World Cup berth is almost assured, the poor results against Bolivia and Venezuela in this training camp could well put Lorenzo’s future in doubt – something unthinkable a year ago, when he led the team to the Copa America final.

The June games continued to disappoint: they were held to a draw at home by Peru, then let Argentina (down to 10 men) equalize despite leading for most of the match.

This time, Colombia have a chance to take revenge against Bolivia, because in the first leg they had a shocking 0-1 loss in El Alto. However, the statistics are heavily in favor of the home team: Bolivia have never scored or earned a point when visiting Colombia in World Cup qualifying.

For their part, Bolivia kept their hopes alive thanks to a 2-0 win over Chile in the June 16 match, playing with one less man for 70 minutes but still dominating their opponents.

It was a vital win, having lost to Venezuela – their direct rivals for a play-off spot – and in fact, their win over Chile early in the campaign was Bolivia’s first away win in World Cup qualifying since the early 1990s, and their only point away from home.

Currently only 1 point behind Venezuela, butLa Verdeare at a huge disadvantage: a much lower goal difference, a more difficult schedule, and a high probability of having to beat Brazil in the final round to keep their hopes alive, assuming they come away empty-handed in Barranquilla.

Latest Colombia vs Bolivia score prediction

Based on the above football comments, we and the world's leading football sites have given the results of the match.Colombia vs Boliviaas follows:

• Sportsmole:Colombia 4-1 Bolivia

• WhoScore:Colombia 4-0 Bolivia
• Our newspaper predicts:Colombia 4-0 Bolivia

When and where to watch Colombia vs Bolivia live?

To watch the Colombia vs Bolivia match live in the World Cup Qualifiers at 6:30 a.m. on September 5, viewers can watch it on online sports channels. Wishing viewers happy football watching moments.