
Host nation Chile take on Bolivia at the Estadio Nacional on Saturday knowing that whoever wins this match will qualify for the last eight as winners of Group A. The last victory for Bolivia against Chile was fifteen years ago, but that match was played in La Paz at 3,600 metres above sea level. Chile have won 25 of the 41 meetings with Bolivia and were beaten just six times.
Chile started the tournament with a solid 2-0 win over Ecuador but then were held to a spectacular 3-3 draw by Mexico. Arturo Vidal scored twice in that match after having opened the scoring against Ecuador as well. The Juventus midfielder has taken the celebrations a bit too far though, he crashed his car on Tuesday while under the influence of alcohol and might be detained if the local judge says so. Matias Fernandez is available after suspension.
Bolivia started the tournament with a goalless draw against Mexico but then ended their 18-year wait for a Copa America victory with a 3-2 triumph over Ecuador, after holding a 3-0 first-half lead. Head coach Mauricio Soria will most likely field an unchanged starting eleven as all his players are available.
Probable line-ups:
Chile possible starting lineup: Bravo - Albornoz, Medel, Jara - Isla, Aranguiz, Diaz, Valdivia, Fernandez - Alexis, Vargas
Bolivia: Quinonez - Hurtado, Raldes, Zenteno, Morales - Smedberg, Bejerano, Chumacero, Escobar - Pedriel, Martins
My prediction: Chile to win 1-0.
Here are the odds for the match at Bet365:
Chile win - 1.33 Draw - 5.50 Bolivia win - 11.00
Alexa Alexa 9 years ago Super Hero
After this match,I am sure that atmosphere in Chilean national team is fantastic. They needed a match liek this to forget about scandal of Arturo Vidal.For me,they are alongside Argentina biggest favourites to win the title.Chile is experienced enoguh to make a big success and win a first trophy at Copa America.
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timidi 9 years ago Newbie
I expected more from Bolivia in this match. Bolivia played well in firs match against Mexico and I expected that they can defend well against Chile too. But it turns that Chile is too good for Bolivia, they had great strikers and they had a lot of luck and scored early goal and everything was easy after that.
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rikimartin4444_115925
9 years ago
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What an amazing match for Chile. They hammered Bolivian players and deservedly won. They success to forget all things about Vidal accident and they were focused all match long. Also, they finished at the top and that was very important for them. If they continue to play like this they might be close to win the trophy.
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mdacic 9 years ago Newbie
Chile is better team and with this victory they showed us that they are one of the favorites for gold medal here. They have players who are world class and I don’t see a reason why they can’t win this copa America. They are my favorite team on this tournament and I hope that they can surprise Brazil and Argentine and...
Chile is better team and with this victory they showed us that they are one of the favorites for gold medal here. They have players who are world class and I don’t see a reason why they can’t win this copa America. They are my favorite team on this tournament and I hope that they can surprise Brazil and Argentine and won this competition.
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Alexa Alexa 9 years ago Super Hero
I must mention Aranguiz.He really impressed at this match.He scored two goals,but it is not all he done.He was everywhere on teh pitch.He was running a lot.Played very good both in defense and offense.It is very important to have players that can step up alongside Vidal and Alexis Sanchez.
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seculla
9 years ago
Super Hero
What a great match for Chilean players. They proved that they are in top three national teams at this tournament, right after Brasil and Argentina. Vidal played first 45 minutes and played it well. I totally agree with Alexa, he is the true leader for Chile and he proved one more time that he is one of the best midfielder...
What a great match for Chilean players. They proved that they are in top three national teams at this tournament, right after Brasil and Argentina. Vidal played first 45 minutes and played it well. I totally agree with Alexa, he is the true leader for Chile and he proved one more time that he is one of the best midfielder in the World. It will be interesting to see how much Chile can reach in Copa America.
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sharpe
9 years ago
Super Hero
The chilians wins it buy they didn't convince with their performance in the group, still with the shaky performance of the other favorites on the tournament they are still one of the main favorites for the cup, moreover Chile are the host nation. And I think the referees will also influence their games so everything is...
The chilians wins it buy they didn't convince with their performance in the group, still with the shaky performance of the other favorites on the tournament they are still one of the main favorites for the cup, moreover Chile are the host nation. And I think the referees will also influence their games so everything is possible. Bolivia make not a bad performance on the tournament by their standards.
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Alexa Alexa 9 years ago Super Hero
This will definitely help the players and the fanst to forget everything about accident of injury.Nobody expected to see so big win of Chile.Vidal has played very good.He is the leader of the team and his presence is very important for them.They are now back n the course so everything is possible for them now.
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h34dhunt3r
9 years ago
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Eventho Chile, host of this years Copa America has been shacken by recent scandal that Arturo Vidal made, they are still huge favourits to win versus Bolivia. Actually, they are huge favourits to win entire thing, right after Brasil and Argentina, who are always top contenders. Chiles biggest strenght is their team spirit,...
Eventho Chile, host of this years Copa America has been shacken by recent scandal that Arturo Vidal made, they are still huge favourits to win versus Bolivia. Actually, they are huge favourits to win entire thing, right after Brasil and Argentina, who are always top contenders. Chiles biggest strenght is their team spirit, good chemistry and mutual respect between players. I expect 2 or 3 goals in Bolivias net.
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seculla
9 years ago
Super Hero
This game will be just great. Both, and Chile and Bolivia have 4 points and are leading two teams on the table, but just two points ahead of Mexico which will play against Ecuador. I expect nothing but Chile's win, but it will not be that easy. Bolivia in first two games of Copa America, against Mexico and Ecuador, showed...
This game will be just great. Both, and Chile and Bolivia have 4 points and are leading two teams on the table, but just two points ahead of Mexico which will play against Ecuador. I expect nothing but Chile's win, but it will not be that easy. Bolivia in first two games of Copa America, against Mexico and Ecuador, showed that they are not giving up and that they want to go as far as they can on this tournament. It will be interesting game and I think that there will be at least three goals.
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Shumar4life
9 years ago
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Chile is simple better than Bolivia but they will must prove that on the field. They have players like Vidal which one could solve this kind of matches, but he will not play today because he made a problem off the pitch. Still Chile has several good players, they are organized and they are great favorites on this match
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galata86 9 years ago Jr. Member
I see that Vidal is still the main theme.The thing he did is a shame for him.It is very inappropriate to drink during the championship .Thing is even worse when the tournament is held in his country.This is terrible thing for Chile,this surely ruined their atmosphere.I dont think that they will win tonight.My prediction...
I see that Vidal is still the main theme.The thing he did is a shame for him.It is very inappropriate to drink during the championship .Thing is even worse when the tournament is held in his country.This is terrible thing for Chile,this surely ruined their atmosphere.I dont think that they will win tonight.My prediction is 0-0 draw.
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rikimartin4444_115925
9 years ago
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This will be an interesting match to watch. Chile is in big problem because they will be without Arturo Vidal. He already scored three goals in Copa America so far. That might be problem for coach to find replace for that kind of player. On the other side, Bolivia played good their matches so far. I think that they might...
This will be an interesting match to watch. Chile is in big problem because they will be without Arturo Vidal. He already scored three goals in Copa America so far. That might be problem for coach to find replace for that kind of player. On the other side, Bolivia played good their matches so far. I think that they might surprise Chile and won at least one point from this game. My prediction is 1-1 draw.
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Alexa Alexa 9 years ago Super Hero
Before this match,all the media were talking about accident that happened to Arturo Vidal.It was big shock for Chile national team.He is back to the team, but he it will be too big to expect to see him in the stating lineup tonight.Without him,Chile is less dangerous so I predict match under 2.5 goals,eventually Chile win...
Before this match,all the media were talking about accident that happened to Arturo Vidal.It was big shock for Chile national team.He is back to the team, but he it will be too big to expect to see him in the stating lineup tonight.Without him,Chile is less dangerous so I predict match under 2.5 goals,eventually Chile win 1 0.
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