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Palmeiras will welcome Bolivar to Allianz Parque in the group stage of the Copa Libertadores on Thursday. The hosts have enjoyed a 100 per cent record in the competition and have already booked their place in the knockout stage. Meanwhile, Bolivar have just one win and are at the bottom of the Group G table. They need to win their two remaining games to qualify for the knockout stage.
Verdão defeated Cerro Porteño 2-0 away from home in the Libertadores last week. They extended their winning streak in all competitions to four games on Sunday, recording a 1-0 home triumph over Sao Paulo in the Brazilian Serie A. Vitor Roque scored a stoppage-time winner for them, which was allowed after a VAR review.
The visitors lost 2-1 away to Sporting Cristal in the Libertadores last week. They bounced back with a 2-0 away win over Aurora in the Bolivian Primera División. Dorny Romero scored in the first half, and Yomar Rocha doubled their lead in the second half.
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Palmeiras vs Bolivar Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- The two teams have met seven times, with all meetings taking place in the Libertadores. All meetings have produced conclusive results, with the hosts having a 5-2 lead.
- They last met in the reverse fixture in April and Verdão recorded a 3-2 away win.
- Six of the seven meetings between them have produced over 2.5 goals.
- Palmeiras have won four of their last five games in the Libertadores and have also scored at least two goals in four games in that period.
- Bolivar are winless in their last five away games in the Libertadores, suffering four consecutive losses.
- The hosts have the joint-best attacking record in the Libertadores this season, scoring nine goals.
Palmeiras vs Bolivar Prediction
Verdão head into the match on a four-game winning streak, scoring five goals without conceding. They are unbeaten in their last five home games in the Libertadores, recording three wins. They have a 100% record in this fixture, scoring 12 goals in three games without conceding, and are strong favorites.
La Academia have been a bit inconsistent recently, with three wins and three losses in their last six games. They have lost four of their last six games in the Libertadores and have conceded at least two goals in these defeats.
Ramiro Vaca, who has scored five goals in the competition thus far, has been handed a suspension after testing positive in doping and will miss this match.
Considering the contrast in form between the two teams in the Libertadores this season and Verdão's 100% home record in this fixture, we back the hosts to register a comfortable win.
Prediction: Palmeiras 2-1 Bolivar
Palmeiras vs Bolivar Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Palmeiras to win
Tip 2: Goals - Over/Under 2.5 Goals - Over 2.5 goals
Tip 3: Both teams to score - Yes
Tip 4: At least a goal to be scored in the second half - Yes
