Internacional vs Bolívar Prediction (29.08.2023)

In the early hours of Wednesday, Internacional and Bolivar clash in the Copa Libertadores quarter-final second leg. The first leg produced a highly entertaining 2-2 draw, so it's all to play for in this game.

The Brazilian team heads into this game on the back of a poor run of form, including winning just once in their last 12 competitive matches in 90 minutes. A 0-0 draw against Flamengo last time out means that the home team’s last three games have all produced under 2.5 goals.

The fact that they have scored just once in those three low-scoring games has been a big factor in those games lacking goals.

Internacional have a slightly inconsistent recent record in the Copa Libertadores, although they have lost just once in their last nine games. Eduardo Coudet’s team has also won four of their previous six games in the competition. They are also unbeaten in the Copa Libertadores in eight games on home soil.

The Bolivian team has a mixed recent record, as they have recorded two wins and suffered three defeats over 90 minutes. Their recent record in the Copa Libertadores is poor, as they have lost three of their previous four games over 90 minutes. They have also failed to score in all three of their recent matches in the Copa Libertadores.

Their recent games in the competition have been relatively low-scoring, with under 2.5 goals scored in four of their last six matches.

Bolivar has a woeful recent away record in the Copa Libertadores, losing seven of their last nine home games in normal time. The biggest reason for their struggles in the competition has been a vulnerable defence, as they have conceded at least two goals in seven of those recent nine games.

The bet I am backing is the home victory, as Internacional have a decent home record in this competition, while Bolivar struggles on their travels.