Bolivia vs Brazil: Predictions Preview, Lineups, H2h for September 10, 2025

On Wednesday, September 10, at 01:30 CET, Bolivia will face Brazil in the 18th round of the South American qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup. Here’s a breakdown of this match-up.

Bolivia

Bolivia enters the final qualifying round in a tough spot. They are currently 8th in the standings, trailing the 7th spot by 7 points. While they still have a slim chance to move up, they need a win and a loss from Venezuela.

The team’s defense is their main concern, having conceded 35 goals over 17 matches—the worst in the qualifiers. However, they perform better at home, earning 14 of their 17 points there, with a goal difference at home of 12-7.

In recent form, Bolivia has only managed one win in their last eight matches—against Chile—along with two draws and five losses. In their first match against Brazil, they suffered a heavy 1-5 defeat.

Brazil

Brazil is finishing off the qualifying campaign strongly, having already secured a spot in the upcoming World Cup. They are currently 2nd in the table, but the competition is close, with only three points separating the second to sixth spots. A loss in this match could risk their position.

Brazil’s form is strong, with just one defeat in their last nine matches—against Argentina—alongside five wins and three draws. They will also enter the World Cup under new head coach Carlo Ancelotti, who has been managing qualifiers since taking charge.

In head-to-head matchups, Brazil has a clear edge over Bolivia. They have won six of the last seven encounters, demonstrating their dominance.

Probable lineups

• Bolivia: Lampe, Morales, Akin, Medina, Sagredo, Robson, Villamil, Vaca, Paniagua, Fernandez, Miguelito.
• Brazil: Alisson, Wesley França, Marquinhos, Gabriel, Santos, Bruno Guimarães, Casemiro, Raphinha, João Pedro, Estevão, Martinelli.

Interesting facts and head-to-head stats

• Bolivia has not won 7 of their last 8 matches.
• 3 of Bolivia’s last 4 games ended with under 2.5 goals.
• Brazil is unbeaten in 17 of their last 19 matches.
• Brazil has won 6 of the last 7 meetings with Bolivia.
• 6 of the last 7 encounters saw over 2.5 goals.

Bolivia vs Brazil match prediction

Brazil enters this match in excellent form and has a strong historical advantage over Bolivia. With a secured World Cup spot, Brazil can play with more freedom. For Bolivia, this match is critical as they seek a playoff spot and must aim for a win. They usually perform better at home, having earned most of their points there. My prediction is that Bolivia will not lose, with odds of 1.66.