As football enthusiasts gear up for the friendly clash between Bolivia and Andorra on the 25th of March, 2024, at the Stade du 19 Mai 1956 in Algeria, anticipation is high.
This match sees Bolivia aiming to bounce back from a string of challenging games, while Andorra looks to build on their recent performances.
Our analysis delves into both teams’ current form, team news, and offers a scoreline prediction for what promises to be an engaging encounter.
Current Form
Bolivia’s Current Form
Bolivia’s journey to the 2026 World Cup has been fraught with hurdles, having secured only one win out of six qualifying matches.
Despite a tough start, Bolivia’s 2-0 victory over Peru provided a glimmer of hope, quickly dimmed by a 3-0 defeat to Uruguay.
With the World Cup qualifiers resuming in November, Bolivia’s focus shifts towards the Copa America preparations.
Their recent 3-2 defeat to Algeria in a friendly highlighted their resilience but underscored the need for improvement.
Andorra’s Current Form
On the other hand, Andorra, despite a winless streak in 14 matches, has shown signs of competitiveness.
Their recent 1-1 draw against South Africa ended a six-match losing streak, hinting at a potential turnaround.
With just two points from Euro 2024 qualifying, Andorra’s focus is on rebuilding and finding form through these friendlies.
Team News
Bolivia Team News
Bolivia’s head coach, Antonio Carlos Zago, may opt for squad rotation to evaluate his options ahead of upcoming competitions.
Potential starters could include Rodrigo Ramallo, Moises Villarroel, and Miguelito, with Jair Reinoso looking to make an impact in his potential first start for the national team.
Andorra Team News
Andorra’s squad selection could be affected by the fitness of midfielder Jordi Alaez, who was substituted early against South Africa.
Eric de Pablos may step in if Alaez is unavailable, while forward Cucu, fresh from scoring against South Africa, aims to continue his goal-scoring form.