Uruguay vs Bolivia Copa America 2024 Match Preview, Head-to-head, Possible Lineups and Fantasy XI Prediction

Marcelo Bielsa's Uruguay are set to face Antônio Carlos Zago's Bolivia in their second group-stage match of the Copa America 2024 at the MetLife Stadium in USA on 28th June, Friday. Uruguay are in brilliant form and are playing heavy-metal football under Bielsa. On the other hand, Bolivia's losing run at the Copa America is now at 13 games. They have only claimed one victory in their previous 31 fixtures at this tournament (3-2 over Ecuador in June 2015). La Celeste came out with a 3-1 win over Panama on matchday one, while Bolivia suffered a 2-0 defeat against the USA. From possible starting XIs to Fantasy predictions, here is everything you need to know about the Uruguay vs Bolivia match in the Copa America 2024.

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Match Details

• Match: Uruguay vs Bolivia - Copa America 2024

• Date: 28/6/2024

• Time: 6:30 am (IST)

• Venue: MetLife Stadium, New Jersey, United States

How to watch the Uruguay vs Bolivia Copa America 2024 match?

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Uruguay vs Bolivia: Head-to-Head stats

Uruguay and Bolivia have faced each other 47 times. Uruguay are the dominant side with 32 victories while Bolivia have won only 8 games. The other seven matches have ended in a draw.

• Matches: 47
• Uruguay won: 32
• Bolivia won: 8
• Draws: 7

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Team News

Uruguay

The Uruguayans took 11 shots in the opening 20 minutes against Panama, four of which were on target. This is an example of their aggressive playstyle. Marcelo Bielsa has transformed this team into a different being. That victory not only extended their winning run in the group phase of this tournament to three consecutive games, but they are also now unbeaten in four successive Copa America group matches. A victory on Friday and a USA win or draw versus Panama will guarantee their spot in the knockout stage for a third straight Copa America campaign.

There were concerns about the status of Ronald Araujo after the Uruguayan defender was taken off at the half for Jose Gimenez in their opener. But, the Barcelona star said on his Instagram that it was due to dehydration and a drop in blood pressure, adding that he is 100% to start the game against Bolivia.

🔜 𝗕𝗢𝗟𝗜𝗩𝗜𝗔

𝐿𝑎 𝐶𝑒𝑙𝑒𝑠𝑡𝑒 entrenó en Nueva Jersey preparando el segundo partido de la @CopaAmerica.

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— Selección Uruguaya (@Uruguay) June 26, 2024

Goals from Maximiliano Araujo, Darwin Nunez, and Matias Vina were enough to give Uruguay a victory on matchday one, with the latter scoring his first as a player of La Celeste. Uruguay are a high-pressing team which means they leave lots of space in some areas. Bielsa will have to think of something to cover it otherwise some teams can exploit that easily.

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— Selección Uruguaya (@Uruguay) June 26, 2024

Bolivia

Bolivia conceded eight times in their previous three games. In three of their last four Copa America encounters, the Bolivians failed to find the back of the net, and they have not scored in the opening 45 minutes since a 1-0 triumph over Andorra in March.

Guillermo Viscarra will start at the goal for Bolivia. He stood tall for his side against the USA. He was Bolivia’s best player on the pitch. His ball handling and the ability to pull off the toughest saves make him so special. Rodrigo Ramallo made two progressive passes in the first game, which was the second most on the team. The most pressure came from Miguel Terceros, the midfielder who came in as a sub.

Diego Medina and Gabriel Villamil replaced Hector Cuellar and Robson Tome in the starting XI against the USA. Three of their players are on the verge of being suspended for their final group fixture, with Jesus Sagredo, Luis Haquin, and Leonel Justiniano, receiving a yellow card in the opening game.

Possible Starting XIs

Uruguay's possible starting lineup:

Rochet; Nandez, R. Araujo, Olivera, Vina; Valverde, Ugarte; Pellistri, De Arrascaeta, M. Araujo; Nunez

Bolivia's possible starting lineup:

Viscarra; Je. Segredo, Haquin, Jo. Sagredo; Justiniano; Medina, Terceros, Saucedo, Villamil; Ramallo, Miranda

Uruguay vs Bolivia: Fantasy XI Prediction

Rochet; Nandez, Ronald Araujo, Olivera, Vina; Valverde, Medina; Pellistri, De Arrascaeta, M Araujo; Darwin Nunez