TIPS - Bolivia VS Brazil

[(Bolivia) Strength]:
1. Bolivia are currently ranked 8th in the World Cup qualification (CONMEBOL) standings, only 1 point behind 7th-placed Venezuela, still retaining hope for a play-offs spot. This match is crucial for the team, and they must go all out for a victory to have a chance to advance to the play-offs, so their motivation is very strong.
2. In terms of home performance, Bolivia have shown strong competitiveness. They achieved a decent record of 4 wins, 2 draws, and 2 losses in their first 8 home matches and have remained unbeaten in their last 6 home matches.
3. Bolivia have lost only 1 of the last 6 World Cup qualification (CONMEBOL) matches in AH, showing outstanding performances.

[(Bolivia) Weakness]:
1. Bolivia's right-back Diego Medina was injured and substituted early in the previous match against Colombia, and it remains doubtful whether he can play in this match against Brazil.
2. Bolivia's performance in the recent 6 World Cup qualifiers has been inconsistent, with 1 win, 2 draws, and 3 losses. In their last match, they lost 0-3 away to Colombia.
3. The defense is Bolivia's most obvious weakness. They have conceded 35 goals in this World Cup qualification so far, making them the team with the worst defensive performance in the South American section. Recently, they have conceded over 2 goals per game on average.
4. Bolivia's offensive performance has been lackluster, averaging less than 1 goal per game in this qualification so far, and they have been held scoreless in 3 of their last 4 matches.
5. Bolivia have lost all of their last 4 matches against Brazil, and in their last 2 home encounters, they only managed 1 draw and 1 loss, putting them at a disadvantage in head-to-head records.

[(Brazil) Strength]:
1. Brazil's performance has improved in recent matches. In their last match, they easily defeated Chile 3-0, securing two consecutive wins and early qualification.
2. Brazil have shown strong offensive firepower in this qualification, scoring 24 goals in the past 17 qualifiers and 7 goals in the last 5 matches.
3. Brazil have achieved 5 wins, 2 draws, and 1 loss in their last 8 official matches against Bolivia, winning all of the last 4 encounters, giving them the upper hand in historical meetings.

[(Brazil) Weakness]:
1. Brazil have already secured qualification for the main tournament of the World Cup and are currently ranked second in the South American section. The outcome of this match will have little impact on their ranking. Therefore, Brazil may rotate their squad to some extent, giving some substitute players playing opportunities. Their motivation may not be as strong as Bolivia's, who urgently need points to compete for a play-offs spot.
2. Brazil's key midfielder Casemiro is suspended due to accumulated yellow cards and will be unable to participate in this match. Brazil may rotate several key players in the match against Bolivia.
3. In terms of away performance, Brazil's results have been relatively poor. They have won only 1 of their last 5 away qualifiers and have not won in their last 3 away matches.
4. Brazil's defense has performed poorly recently, conceding 16 goals in 17 qualifiers, making them the team with the most goals conceded among the 6 qualified teams.
5. Brazil have won only 3 of the last 10 matches in AH with poor performances. They have lost all the last 3 away matches in AH.

[Tips]:
Although Brazil have a clear advantage in strength and historical encounters in this match, Bolivia have performed excellently at home, remaining unbeaten in their last 6 home matches, including a victory over strong teams like Colombia.

Brazil have already secured qualification, so their motivation may not be as strong as Bolivia's, who urgently need points to compete for a play-offs spot.

Additionally, Brazil will make some rotations.

Brazil's away performance has been consistently poor, with only 1 win in their last 7 away matches and no wins in their last 3 away matches.

With the advantage of their high-altitude home ground, a decent historical record against Brazil at home, and a strong desire to win, Bolivia are expected to remain unbeaten in this match.

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