Palmeiras vs Bolivar Prediction, Tips & Odds – Jun. 30, 2023
Palmeiras vs Bolivar Prediction 30.06.2023. The last sixth round of the group stage of this season’s Copa Libertadores brings us a true derby match that will be played at the Allianz Parque stadium in the Brazilian city of Sao Paulo. Palmeiras will host Bolivar.
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Palmeiras vs Bolivar Odds
Palmeiras vs Bolivar 1×2: 1.12 / 9.25 / 17.73
Total goals over/under (2.5): 1.48 / 2.68
Odds via GGBET Sportsbook.
MATCH PREVIEW
Before this match, both teams have 12 points each, but Bolivar takes first place in the table. And that’s because of the better goal difference compared to Palmeiras. Both teams secured placement in the next stage of the competition, but it is imperative for both of them to start from first place in the round of 16.
Bolivar managed to beat Palmeiras convincingly 3:1 at home, so now the team from Brazil will try to retaliate in the same way. But the big question is whether it will be so easy to do. Namely, Bolivar conceded only three goals in the five games played, which is really great data if we consider that the pillars of their defense are Bentaberry, Sagredo, and Ferreyra.
What is “not going well” for Palmeiras is their current form. Namely, Palmeiras is in a series of two consecutive defeats in the domestic championship. At first, Bahia was better with 1:0, and then they were unpleasantly surprised at home by Botafogo RJ with an identical result. The pressure is on the backs of the home team players, who “must” show a reaction.
History has taught us that the epithet of a big favorite ( odds for the Palmeiras victory is only 1.12 ) can be a double-edged sword in such matches. Palmeiras is in crisis and is desperately “chasing” a victory that would restore “peace in the house” and bring first place in the table, so we will not be surprised if the players of the home team fall psychologically if the situation on the field does not start to unfold in the desired direction.
One point will be enough for Bolivar to crown this stage in the right way; therefore, we see no serious reason why the guests would speed up the pace and take unnecessary risks. Unlike the first game, we expect the Bolivar players to have a much more defensive approach.
Palmeiras vs Bolivar H2H
These two teams have played three games so far, and Palmeiras has two recorded victories, while Bolivar triumphed in the last match between them.
Palmeiras vs Bolivar Expected Lineups
Palmeiras
Weverton; Mayke, Luan, Gomez, Piquerez; Ze Rafael, Menino; Artur, Veiga, Dudu, Rony
Bolivar
Lampe; Jo. Sagredo, Bentaberry, Ferreyra; Bejarano, Villamil, Justiniano, Rob. Fernandez; Hervias, Ron. Fernandez, Rodriguez
Palmeiras vs Bolivar Prediction
Palmeiras will have the support of over 30,000 fans, which will undoubtedly create additional pressure for the visitors. However, this Bolivar is not the same team from three years ago when Palmeiras humiliated them at 5:0 at home, so we must go against the bookies here.
As we have already said, only one point is enough for the guests to “confirm” the first place, and therefore we expect that the Bolivar players will not take too many risks and will try to slow down the pace as much as possible. It is imprudent to play an “open” match against Palmeiras away, which Barcelona SC experienced firsthand at the beginning of this month.
We believe that Bolivar can show that the triumph in the first game was not accidental, so we trust them. Looking at individual quality, Palmerias is better, but Bolivar has shown that he is more combative in these first five rounds. Knowing somewhat strange referee’s decisions in South American football, we are a bit afraid of penalties, but we hope that Bolivar will play well enough that even the judges will not disturb him in his quest for first place.
Kick-off Time: Thursday, 29.06.2023 9:00 PM Local time GMT -3 / Friday 30.06.2023 02:00CET
Prediction: Bolivar + 2.5 AH
Odds: 1,75
Sportsbook: GGBET
