Raphael Durand
Dailysports's expert
The Matchday 5 fixture of the Copa Sudamericana group stage will be played on Wednesday at the Victor Agustin Ugarte Stadium, where the local side Nacional Potosí will host Boston River. I'm offering a bet on the outcome of this clash with an attractive odds value.
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Match preview
Bolivian club Nacional Potosí is ready to welcome the Uruguayan side to their home ground, the Victor Agustin Ugarte Stadium, perched at an altitude of 3,885 meters above sea level. This factor often proves decisive for visiting teams unaccustomed to playing in thin air. The Bolivians have already showcased their abilities at home, defeating Independiente 2-0 and drawing 2-2 with Guarani in the Copa Sudamericana. Away games haven’t been as successful, making home fixtures crucial for their hopes of advancing from the group.
However, not everything has gone smoothly for Nacional Potosí in recent matches. Before the draw with Guarani (2-2), the team suffered defeats to Blooming (0-2) and Wilstermann (1-2) in domestic competitions, raising concerns about their inconsistent form. Nevertheless, on their home turf, the squad continues to show resilience and aims to leverage the altitude factor to their advantage. The upcoming home clash against Boston River will be a true test of their mettle in the fight for a playoff spot.
Uruguayan club Boston River, under the guidance of Jadson Viera, is preparing for a tough away trip against Nacional Potosí. The team enters this match after a painful 1-5 defeat to Independiente, which ended their impressive five-game winning streak. Despite the setback, the squad has maintained its fighting spirit and is ready to challenge the hosts in the demanding high-altitude conditions. However, their recent away record is less than encouraging: two losses in their last three road games point to ongoing adaptation issues on foreign soil.
A positive note for Boston River is their first-round victory over Nacional Potosí, winning 2-1—a result that proves the Uruguayans know how to handle the Bolivians. Still, playing at nearly 4,000 meters above sea level is a different kind of challenge, and the team will need to show grit and physical endurance to cope with the demanding conditions. Boston River faces a battle not only against their opponents but also against the elements, making this match especially intriguing.
Probable lineups
- Nacional Potosí: Galindo, Torres, Echeverría, Demiquel, Torrico, Rojas, Hoyos, Arce Pari, Guerra, Abrego, Prost
- Boston River: Antúnez, Acosta, Gómez, Bortagaray, Martínez, Amado, Vera, Albarracín, Barcia, Anello, González
Match facts and head-to-head
- Boston River defeated their opponent 2-1 in the first round
- The "Over 2.5 goals" bet has won in 4 of Nacional Potosí’s last matches
- The "Over 2.5 goals" option has come through in 3 out of Boston River’s last 5 games
Prediction
The bookmakers believe in the home side’s success and are offering odds of 1.31 for a Nacional Potosí win. However, we think the more interesting option here is "Over 2.5 goals" at odds of 1.60.
