Aurora - La Paz

Bolivia Primera Division, Apertura

Clash in the Bolivian league, that promises to be entertaining and to have several goals. La Paz has been disastrous in the first 2 rounds, losing both matches, with a goal difference of 2-10. Their coach favors an offensive football, but that just didn't work so far (although they scored 2 goals in the first match, and also missed a penalty in the second). And their defense is obviously tragic, as the 10 goals haven't been conceded against the big guns of the championship (Bolivar, Oriente, etc). So again, today they are expected to play slightly offensive, as they have a complicated live in the relegation standing, and unless they start summing up points soon, they will surely fall. And Aurora wants to take advantage of this situation, that's why they will be forcing the goals with 3 strikers. They looked good in their only match played so far, at Mamore (won 2-0), and I'm sure they'll want to build on that. Last 2 matches between them also had several goals (Aurora won both this year, 3-0 and 3-2), so I hope they'll continue with this trend. GL!

over 3 goals @ 1.87, 3/10

Result: 2-0, LOST

The Strongest - San Jose Oruro

Bolivia Division Profesional

If we were to choose 2 teams from the Bolivian league that are sure to provide entertainment and goals, those 2 team will be The Strongest and San Jose, without a doubt. That is because both teams are favoring an offensive style of play, both are doing good in attack, and both are quite poor defensively. So far, San Jose has played 8 matches, and in 6 of them there were scored at least 3 goals, and more importantly, they have conceded at least once in every match. The Strongest don't have such a good percentage, as in only 3 out of the 8 matches played were there scored at least 3 goals, but today they are preparing a more offensive team, that should be able to score a couple of goals. The 2 strikers that are announced as starters for today have a good percentage, especially youngster Melgar, who scored 2 goals despite being in the starting-11 just once, so a lot is expected from him. Meanwhile, for San Jose there will be a few modifications, also trying to make their squad even more offensive-minded. Defender Pizzaro is suspended, and won't be available, making them a bit more vulnerable at the back. We should have a good match here, with lots of goals expected, especially if we think that their last 3 direct matches ended with at least 3 goals. GL!

over 3 goals @ 2.03, 3/10

Result: 0-0, LOST

Jorge Wilsterman - Universitario de Sucre

Bolivia Primera Division, Clausura

This will be a Bolivian derby of suffering, as the lowliest two clubs will face each other tonight. However, things are much worse for Jorge Wilsterman than for Universitario, despite just 1 point separating them in the standings, but Wilsterman is on a relegation play-off spot in the average points table, and that is where relegation is settled in the Bolivian league. And while things are looking grim, and La Paz is already quite comfortable ahead of Wilsterman, they have no choice but to keep fighting, and hoping for a miracle, especially since Real Mamore is threatening to relegate Wilsterman even further, to the spot of direct relegation. Universitario have no relegation worries this season, but they are fighting on two fronts, also being active in Copa Sudamericana, and this can be seen in their league performances, losing their last 4 matches. Three players have been confirmed as unavailable for this match for Universitario, as defender Albarracin and midfielder Liendo have been sent off last match, while top scorer Galindo still has a match of suspension to serve. Besides them, we could see some other changes in the team, as Universitario will have to travel to Brazil next week, in an almost impossible attempt to overturn a 0-1 deficit against Palmeiras. Wilsterman's home form has been poor, losing 3 out of 6 games, but the only thing poorer than that is Universitario's away record, who are still without a win, and have only managed a draw in 6 appearances. This, plus the probable multiple absences in their team, should make Wilsterman a strong favorite. GL!

Jorge Wilsterman (-0.75 AH) @ 2.01, 3/10

Result: 2-2, LOST

Universitario de Sucre - Blooming

Bolivia Primera Division

The surprise package of Copa Sudamericana, Universitario Sucre (the team that knocked-out Colo Colo and Cerro Porteno) are having to deal with some serious squad problems. 5 of their players were busy with international call-ups, and only returned with the team on Friday at noon, giving them only 2 days to prepare for this match, but their probable state of fatigue, and the fact that Sucre plays next week again in Sudamericana, might convince the coach not to use them at all. All those players are regulars, and include the goalkeeper Lampe, and the team's top scorer Roberto Galindo. And besides them, striker Horacio Fernandez (4 goals scored so far) is also suspended, leaving their offensive power depleted. Moreover, next week they will face Palmeiras, so, even though nothing is confirmed, some other regulars could be rested in order to have them fit for the clash with the Brazilians. Meanwhile, Blooming is a pretty solid team, even when playing away, and they close the spaces very well, waiting for a deadly counter attack. Some tactical change is expected, employing a formation with 5 midfielders, in order to get the ball back as soon as possible, and launch the counter for the in-form Castillo. So, it will be hard for Blooming to win this game, but with some many probable absences for Sucre, they will certainly have their chances, a draw is pretty much on the cards here. GL!

Blooming (+0.75 AH) @ 2.06, 3/10

Result: 0-2, WON