The Bolivia national team missed out on a World Cup spot after falling short in the playoffs and now face an uphill task to regroup ahead of future campaigns. Scotland on the other hand have already booked their ticket through strong group stage showings and enter this friendly with high spirits following recent wins that have boosted squad morale ahead of the big event.
Team Form
- Bolivia have struggled badly with six defeats in their last nine outings including a heavy loss to Russia last year
- Scotland sit pretty after collecting thirteen points from six qualifiers and then thrashing Curacao four goals to one in warm up action
- The visitors also edged Denmark four two in a crucial decider which highlighted their attacking firepower on home soil
Key absences like the injured Billy Gilmour could test Scotland depth yet the overall momentum remains firmly in their favour as they look to build confidence before the tournament kicks off.
Tactical Analysis
- Bolivia tend to sit deep against European sides and rely on counter attacks but their defence has looked leaky in recent fixtures
- Scotland possess a balanced midfield and potent forwards who can exploit spaces especially if they press high from the start
- Weather conditions and travel fatigue for the away side may play a role yet their superior fitness levels should see them control large spells of possession
Overall the Scots look the more organised unit with better recent results and a clear game plan to dominate proceedings from the outset.
Betting Proposal
This types of encounter often sees the stronger European side pull away in the second half and the form guide points to a comfortable margin for Scotland. Take the visitors on a minus one handicap at odds of 1.62 as they should win by two goals or more on the road.
