The action resumes in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers as Bolivia and Colombia lock horns at the Municipal Stadium El Alto on Thursday. Nestor Lorenzo’s men head into the midweek clash unbeaten in 13 straight competitive and friendly games against the hosts since September 2003 and will look to extend that dominant run.
Bolivia picked up consecutive wins for the first time since January 2022 as they edged out Chile 2-1 at the Estadio Nacional Julio Martínez Prádanos in their previous World Cup qualifier on September 10.
Before that, Oscar Villegas’ men were on a run of six consecutive defeats, including three straight losses in the 2024 Copa America and three in friendlies, before thrashing Venezuela 4-0 on September 5.
With nine points from nine matches, Bolivia are currently eighth in the CONMEBOL World Cup qualifying standings, level on points (nine) with seventh-placed Paraguay.
Colombia, on the other hand, snapped their three-game losing streak against Argentina last time out when they edged out La Albiceleste 2-1 at the Estadio Metropolitano.
Lorenzo’s men are now the only side yet to suffer defeat in the CONMEBOL World Cup qualifying race, claiming four wins and four draws from their eight matches so far. Colombia have picked up 16 points from a possible 24 to sit second in the standings, level on points with first-placed Argentina.
Bolivia vs Colombia Head-To-Head and Key Numbers
- With 17 wins from the last 34 meetings between the sides, Colombia boast a superior record in the history of this fixture.
- Bolivia have picked up seven wins in that time, while the spoils have been shared on 10 occasions.
- Colombia are on a 13-game unbeaten run against Villegas' men, claiming 10 wins and three draws since a 4-0 loss in September 2003.
- Bolivia have won three of their last four matches in the World Cup qualifiers, having lost their opening four games to start the campaign.
- Colombia are unbeaten in 10 straight World Cup qualifying matches, picking up six wins and four draws since a 1-0 loss to Argentina in February 2022.
Bolivia vs Colombia Prediction
Coming off a hard-fought victory over Argentina, Colombia will return to action with sky-high confidence as they look to climb to the top of the qualifying table.
While Bolivia have turned a corner of late, Colombia are a class apart and we are backing them to come away with all three points.
Prediction: Bolivia 1-2 Colombia
Bolivia vs Colombia Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Colombia to win
Tip 2: First to score - Colombia (Lorenzo’s men have opened the scoring in their last five games against Bolivia)
Tip 3: Over 2.5 goals - Yes (There have also been at least three goals scored in five of the last seven meetings between the two nations)