Blooming vs Carabobo FC Prediction, Match Preview and Probable Lineups | May 22, 2026
On May 22, 2026, Blooming host Carabobo FC in Group H of the Copa Sudamericana. The visitors still remain fully involved in the battle for qualification to the knockout stage, while Blooming have already placed themselves in an extremely difficult position after a disappointing campaign.
Match Preview
Blooming come into this match in very poor form. The Bolivian side are now winless in 6 consecutive matches across all competitions and managed just 1 victory in their last 10 games overall.
In their most recent domestic league fixture, Blooming suffered a 1-3 defeat against Independiente and currently sit 8th in the Bolivian league standings.
Their Copa Sudamericana campaign has been even more disappointing. After 4 group-stage matches, Blooming collected only 1 point and remain bottom of Group H. That lone point came in the opening round after a surprising draw against River Plate. Since then, the Bolivian club lost 3 consecutive matches.
The most painful result arrived in the previous round, when Blooming suffered a humiliating 0-6 home defeat against Red Bull Bragantino. The team also failed to score in each of their last 2 Copa Sudamericana matches.
Realistically, Blooming now have almost no chance of reaching the knockout stage and are effectively playing only for pride in the remaining fixtures.
Carabobo FC, meanwhile, arrive in much stronger overall condition. The Venezuelan side won their last 2 domestic league matches and continue fighting for a place in the national championship final.
In the Copa Sudamericana, Carabobo have also remained competitive throughout the group stage. After 4 matches, the team collected 6 points from 2 victories and 2 defeats, currently sitting 3rd in Group H while still maintaining realistic hopes of finishing in the top two.
Both victories came at home against Red Bull Bragantino and Blooming, while both defeats were suffered against River Plate.
Matches involving Carabobo have generally been low-scoring and cautious. Under 2.5 goals landed in 3 of their 4 Copa Sudamericana matches, while both teams scored only once during the campaign.
Another important factor has been the team’s defensive organization. Carabobo kept clean sheets in both of their last 2 domestic league matches and continue to look very disciplined without the ball.
Possible Starting Lineups
- Blooming: Uraezana, Enoumba, Vila, Mercado, Mendoza, Bejarano, Villarroel Moises, Villarroel Miguel, Vasquez, Garces, Hinojosa.
- Carabobo FC: Bruera, Bilbao, Neira, Aponte, Gonzales, Nunez, Perez, Cova, Orozco, Martinez, Tortolero.
Key Points
- Blooming are winless in their last 6 matches.
- Blooming won only 1 of their last 10 matches.
- Under 2.5 goals landed in 3 of Carabobo’s 4 group-stage matches.
Head to Head Statistics
The teams had never faced each other before this Copa Sudamericana campaign. Earlier in the group stage, Carabobo FC secured a comfortable 2-0 home victory over Blooming.
Prediction
The teams enter this match in completely different situations. Blooming continue to struggle badly both domestically and internationally, while Carabobo remain highly motivated in the battle for qualification from Group H. The Venezuelan side currently look far more organized defensively and significantly more stable overall. Blooming’s recent attacking struggles and lack of confidence also make it difficult to expect a major improvement from the hosts. Considering Carabobo’s stronger recent form, defensive discipline, and the importance of this result in the playoff race, the visitors appear well positioned to secure another important victory in a likely cautious and low-scoring encounter. Recommended bet: Carabobo FC Draw No Bet
