Uruguay vs Bolivia Preview, Prediction, Lineups and Team News | Copa America 2024

Preview

• Tournament: Copa America
• Date: Friday, June 28
• Kick-off Time: 02:00 am GMT
• Venue: MetLife Stadium, United States

Uruguay national football team will face the Bolivia national football team in their second game of Copa America at the MetLife Stadium in the United States. This will be the 48th time both sides meet each other on the international stage.

Uruguay will aim for a positive outcome on Friday against a side that will be the lowest-seeded squad in the competition. La Celeste will look for further glory in this tournament and become the most successful team in Copa America’s history. They have been drawn alongside Bolivia, Panama and USA. Marcelo Bielsa is the current head coach of the Uruguay national team. The game is likely to be in favour of Uruguay as they boast a brilliant win record against Bolivia

Meanwhile, the Bolivia national football team sustained a 2-0 defeat at the hands of the USA in their last game. They have lost their last six out of eight matches in all competitions. La Verde are the lowest-seeded side in Copa America this year.

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Uruguay vs Bolivia Team News

Uruguay national football team news

Uruguay, on the other hand, is led by former Leeds United manager Marcelo Bielsa. Fede Valverde who won the Champions League with Real Madrid is one of the standout players of the competition. The squad will be led by Uruguay’s record goalscorer Luis Suarez who is participating in his last-ever international tournament.

Bolivia national football team news

Bolivia, on the other hand, is presently led by manager Antonio Carlos Zago who won this tournament with Brazil back in 1999. Jairo Quinteros has ruptured his Achilles tendon and has been ruled out of the tournament.

Predicted Lineups

Uruguay national football team Predicted lineup:

Rochet; Nandez, Gimenez, Araujo, Olivera; Bentancur, Valverde; Pellistri, Rodriguez, De Arrascaeta; Nunez

Bolivia national football team Predicted lineup:

Lampe; Medina, Haquin, Jusino, Jo. Sagredo; Saucedo; Terceros, Villamil, Vaca, Fernandez; Ramallo

Head-to-Head

The two sides have faced off 47 times in the past, with the Uruguay national football team securing 32 easy wins and losing eight games. The other seven matches ended in a draw between both sides.

Last one result:

Uruguay 3-0 Bolivia – FIFA World Cup – November 21, 2023
Bolivia 3-0 Uruguay – FIFA World Cup – November 16, 2021
Uruguay 4-2 Bolivia – FIFA World Cup – September 5, 2021
Bolivia 0-2 Uruguay – Copa America – June 24, 2021
Uruguay 4-2 Bolivia – FIFA World Cup – October 10, 2017

Key Players to Watch out for

Luis Suarez

The Inter Miami striker and the nation’s all-time leading goalscorer will once again be at the forefront of the national team in what could be the last Copa America of his illustrious goalscoring career. The former Barcelona striker will feature in his fifth Copa America.

Federico Valverde

The Uruguayan midfielder endured another fantastic year with Real Madrid winning both Champions League and La Liga trophies. Last season, Valverde became the Uruguayan player with the most Champions League semi-final appearances (7). Federico Valverde will be one of the best players to watch out this summer.

Uruguay vs Bolivia Prediction

Uruguay national football team have been labeled as one of the favorites to win the Copa America this summer. They secured an emphatic victory 3-1 victory over Panama in their opening game of the tournament. The 15-time Copa America champions have some of the top sports talents among their ranks and are expected to go further deep in the competition.  La Celeste are currently led by former Leeds manager Marcelo Bielsa.

Bolivia national football team, meanwhile, will find it difficult to get past the mighty Uruguay in their next game. They are the the lowest-seeded team in CONMEBOL and very little is expected from them in this competition. They succumbed to a 2-0 loss to USA in the opening game of the 2024 Copa America.

Predicted Score: Uruguay 2-0 Bolivia 

Where to Watch Uruguay vs Bolivia Live?

Q. Where to watch Uruguay vs Bolivia live in India?

The Uruguay vs Bolivia game will be televised on Sony Network/SonyLiv.

Q. Where to watch Uruguay vs Bolivia live game in UK?

The game between Uruguay and Bolivia will be live on Channel 4 in UK.

Q. Where to watch Uruguay vs Bolivia in USA?

The match between Uruguay and Bolivia will be available on FOX Sports.

Q. Where to watch Uruguay vs Bolivia game in Uruguay?

The Uruguay vs Bolivia will be live on TV Ciudad for Uruguay fans.

Q. Where to watch Uruguay vs Bolivia live in Bolivia?

The Uruguay vs Bolivia game will be available on Unitel for Bolivia fans.

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