Bolivia and Paraguay face off at Audi Field, kicking off at 3:30 a.m. on September 28, 2026, in a high-interest international fixture that brings a volatile South American rivalry to neutral ground.
Tactical Setups and Official Lineups
Bolivia manager Óscar Adolfo Villegas Cámara has deployed a 4-1-4-1 tactical formation. The squad features a bench anchored by goalkeeper Gerónimo Govea, alongside Rodrigo Banegas, Marcelo Torrez, Damian Medina, Yomar Rocha, Richet Gomez, Oscar Lopez, Leonardo Viviani, and Jesús Maraude.
Paraguay manager Gustavo Alfaro counters with a 5-4-1 defensive structure. Paraguay’s substitutes include Orlando Gill, Santiago Rojas, Clever Ferreira, José Canale, Junior Alonso, Alan Benítez, Gustavo Caballero, Hugo Quintana, and Matías Galarza.
Recent Form and Historical Head-to-Head
The historical rivalry between the two South American nations tilts slightly in favor of Paraguay. Across their last five meetings, Paraguay holds two victories, while Bolivia has claimed one win alongside two draws. Recent fixtures in this series have consistently produced attacking football and multiple goals, setting expectations for an open match.
Bolivia enters this neutral-site encounter searching for consistency. Over their last five outings, Bolivia records one win, one draw, and three losses.
Previous Meeting Results
Recent encounters underline the competitive nature of this fixture:
- November 20, 2024: Bolivia 2–2 Paraguay
- October 18, 2023: Paraguay 1–0 Bolivia
- October 15, 2021: Bolivia 4–0 Paraguay
- June 15, 2021: Paraguay 3–1 Bolivia
- November 18, 2020: Paraguay 2–2 Bolivia
Match Outlook at Audi Field
Bolivia requires tighter defensive discipline coupled with clinical finishing to reverse its recent form slump, while Paraguay relies on the tactical confidence gained from its historical edge in the fixture.
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