World Cup Qualification CONMEBOL: Bolivia vs Brazil Match Preview, Schedule & Lineups

World Cup Qualification CONMEBOL: Bolivia vs Brazil Match Preview, Schedule & Lineups

Bolivia vs Brazil – Match Preview, Schedule & Lineups

Date: Tuesday, 9 September 2025
Kick-off: 23:30 UTC (evening in South America)
Venue: Estadio Municipal de El Alto, El Alto, Bolivia – a high-altitude ground that serves as a strong advantage for the hosts .

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Bolivia

Currently in 8th place, just behind Venezuela by one point in the CONMEBOL standings. A win here is essential to stay in contention for the inter-confederation playoff spot.
Recently defeated Colombia 2-1 at home thanks to the strategic move to the higher-altitude stadium in El Alto. However, they suffered a 3-0 loss away to Colombia, denting their hopes.
Bolivia has shown strong defensive form at home: winning four and drawing two of their last six qualifier matches in Bolivia, while keeping five clean sheets in that run Playing for 90The SunThe Stats Zone.

Brazil

Already qualified for the 2026 World Cup and are using this match to experiment and rotate under manager Carlo Ancelotti, especially in the challenging altitude of El Alto Diario ASBarca Blaugranes.
Will be missing several star players including Neymar, Rodrygo, Vinícius Jr., Casemiro (suspended), Éder Militão, Joelinton, Matheus Cunha, Alex Sandro, and Vanderson The PlayoffsPlaying for 90Diario AS.
Yet, they are confident having secured clean sheets in recent qualifiers and put on a solid 3-0 win against Chile using a rotated squad. Playing for 90 Sports Mole Reuters The Guardian Diario AS.

Brazil have dominated this fixture: 24 wins in 33 meetings, with Bolivia managing only five, and four draws Playing for 90The Stats Zone.
Brazil have largely kept clean sheets recently: six shutouts in their last seven meetings vs Bolivia The Stats Zone.
Altitude is a critical factor—Bolivia’s home setup at El Alto (~4,100 meters above sea level) makes it a unique and demanding match for the visitors The SunPlaying for 90Diario AS.

Bolivia (4-3-3):

GK: Carlos Lampe (likely earning his 60th cap)
Defense: Medina, Morales, Haquín, Sagredo
Midfield: Ervin Vaca, Villarroel, Robson Matheus
Attack: Moisés Paniagua, Miguelito (leading scorer since mid-2024), Fernández

Brazil (rotated 4-3-3 or 4-2-3-1):

GK: Alisson
Defense: Wesley, Marquinhos, Alexsandro, Santos
Midfield: Casemiro may return unless still suspended; Guimarães, Lucas Paquetá expected to feature Sports MolePlaying for 90Diario ASBarca Blaugranes.
Attack: Raphinha, Vinícius Jr. (returning), João Pedro, Richarlison among those competing for spots

Expectations:

Some forecasts lean toward a clear Brazil win (3-0) given their depth and recent form, though others suggest a narrower or lower-scoring outcome due to altitude and rotation. The Stats Zone tips “Brazil to win & under 2.5 goals”
The Playoffs predicts a Bolivia 3-1 Brazil result—but market consensus favors a clean success for Brazil albeit with limited margins The Playoffs.

Another view from PlayingFor90 sees a 1-1 draw as plausible due to the challenging conditions and Bolivia’s home edge .

Element	Details
Date & Kick-off	9 Sept 2025, 23:30 UTC
Venue	Estadio Municipal de El Alto (high altitude)
Bolivia’s Context	8th place, seeking playoff; strong home defense
Brazil’s Context	Qualified; rotating squad, managing altitude load
Bolivia XI	Lampe; Medina, Morales, Haquín, Sagredo; Vaca, Villarroel, Robson; Paniagua, Miguelito, Fernández
Brazil XI	Alisson; Wesley, Marquinhos, Alexsandro, Santos; Guimarães, Paquetá, possibly Casemiro; Raphinha, Vinícius Jr., João Pedro/Richarlison
Prediction	Brazil win likely; under 2.5 goals best bet