Bolivar vs Cienciano Prediction: Bolivar are the favorite in La Paz

Bolivar vs Cienciano: Prediction and odds on the Match on 13 August 2025

On Thursday, August 14, a match of the 1/8 finals of the 2025 Copa Sudamericana between Bolivar and Cienciano will be played. The hosts are undoubtedly the big favorites in this home match, but the same can be said for Cienciano, who have the advantage of playing at home. The altitude in Bolivia has historically been an advantage for home teams and a significant disadvantage for everyone else, and this will be the case in this match at the Estadio Hernando Siles in La Paz.

Bolivar: form and statistics

Bolivar enters the Copa Sudamericana round of 16 as a favorite, due to their stadium, Hernando Siles, located at 3,650 meters above sea level, where teams from other places and countries often face reduced physical endurance. In this stadium, playing with high pressing, quick transitions, and an intense attack, Bolivar recorded impressive victories 3-0 against Palestino from Chile and 4-0 against Cerro Porteno. The defense is disciplined, solid, and organized, while the offensive line creates a lot of chances and puts pressure on the opposing defense, and is especially efficient at home. However, Bolivar shows weaknesses in form, especially on the road, as in the defeats against the South American giants. Bolivian media often highlight this "dual personality" of Bolívar — dominant at home, but sometimes vulnerable on the sidelines. It’s clear that the result from this match can be crucial for which team will advance to the next phase, and Bolivar are having the advantage against Cienciano.

Bolivar Lineup

Bolivar Lineup

� Bolivar starting lineup (4-3-3)

 Lampe (GK) - Freita, Torren, Echevarría, Sagredo - Matheus, Justiniano, Cataño - Velásquez, Cauteruccio, Rodríguez.

👤 Head Coach: Flavio Robatto

Cienciano: form and statistics

Cienciano from Peru are the most pleasant surprise this season in the Copa Sudamericana. They finished the group stage in first place in Group H with 10 points, ahead of Atletico Mineiro, Caracas, and Deportes Iquique. The biggest strength of this team is disciplined defense (4 goals conceded in 6 matches) and great team play and chemistry between players, under the coach Carlos Desio. They often play in a 4-4-2 formation with a focus on counterattacks. However, the height of La Paz, Bolivia, which is an issue for every visiting team, will be a challenge. The absence of players such as Christian Cueva and Gaspar Gentile is the main concern of their manager, and it will weaken the midfield line of the team. Now they will have to rely more on defense. Recently, they haven’t been playing on the level as in the first half of the season, and have only one win in their last five matches. A good result in this extremely difficult away match can give them hope and confidence before the rematch in Peru in seven days.

Cienciano Lineup

Cienciano Lineup

� Cienciano starting lineup (3-5-1-1)

Barrios - Valoyes, Amondarain, Ortiz - Neira, Gamero, Torrejón, González, Da Silva - Hohberg - Garcés.

👤 Head Coach: Carlos Desio

Bolivar vs Cienciano: head to head statistics

These teams have played two matches so far in the 2007 Copa Libertadores. Interestingly, Cienciano won both matches that were marked by a large number of goals, in Peru, the result was 5:1, and in this stadium in Bolivia, 3:5.

Bolivar vs Cienciano: Betting Tips & Odds

• In their two previous matches both teams scored a goal. This option is available on the Betway bookmaker website at 1.6 odds;
• In their two previous matches more than 3.5 goals were scored. This option is available on the Bet365 bookmaker website at 2.35 odds;
• Bolivar won in 5 of their last 6 matches in this stadium. This option is available on the 1xbet bookmaker website at 1.55 odds;

Bolivar vs Cienciano match prediction 14 August 2025

Bolivar are a big favorite in this match on their home field. Also, the Bolivian team are playing in much better form than their opponent. According to many, the result of this match will be decisive for which team will advance to the next phase, so I think Bolivar will press from the very beginning in order to win by a greater goal difference. Cienciano, in addition to their poor form, also have problems with injured players, so it will be a real miracle for them to get a positive result in Bolivia.

Our match prediction is Team 1 over 2.5 goals for a coefficient of 2.6 in the 1xBet bookmaker.

Our betting tip on the match is over 3.5 goals for a coefficient of 2.4 in the Betway bookmaker.

Lastly, W1 and over 3.5 for 3.35 odds in the Bet365 bookmaker.