Tue Oct 15 21:46:04 UTC 2024: ## Argentina Favored to Beat Bolivia in World Cup Qualifiers

**Buenos Aires, Argentina** – World Cup champions Argentina are set to host Bolivia on Tuesday night in a CONMEBOL World Cup qualifying match. While Argentina leads the standings with 19 points, a draw in Venezuela last week showed they are not invincible.

Argentina will be looking to bounce back from their underwhelming performance against Venezuela, where they struggled to create chances despite taking the lead through Nicolas Otamendi. The team will be aiming for a comfortable win against Bolivia, who have a poor record in away qualifiers, particularly against Argentina.

However, Bolivia has recently shown signs of improvement under manager Oscar Villegas. They are coming off three consecutive wins, including a shock victory against Colombia, and have proven to be a tough opponent, particularly at high altitudes.

Despite Bolivia’s newfound confidence, they are unlikely to replicate their success in Buenos Aires. The home side has an impressive record against Bolivia in qualifiers, winning 10 out of 11 meetings.

Key players to watch include Lionel Messi, who returns after a successful Copa America, and Miguelito, who is currently the top scorer for Bolivia, despite limited playing time at club level.

While an Argentina win is highly likely, a comfortable victory is not guaranteed. Bolivia has shown they can compete, and a close match could be on the cards.

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