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One team will look to get back on track playing in front of its fans, while the other hopes to extend its winning streak. On Wednesday, April 19, Barcelona SC vs Bolívar will face off in a thrilling match for the second matchday of Group C in the Copa Libertadores 2023. The game will take place at the Monumental Banco Pichincha Stadium in Guayaquil, and it promises to be an exciting showdown.
The home team didn’t perform their best during their debut in South America’s biggest club tournament. However, with the support of their fans, they’ll look to turn things around and climb up ins the standings. On the other hand, the visitors secured a victory in the first round and will aim to stay at the top of the leaderboard.
As always, JefeBet brings you our analysis and the best available betting odds for this thrilling encounter between Barcelona SC vs Bolívar. Don’t miss out on the chance to place your bets and enjoy the excitement of this game.
Predictions, Odds, and Betting Preview for the Barcelona SC vs Bolivar Copa Libertadores Group Stage Game on April 19, 2023
- Where: Estadio Monumental Banco Pichincha, Guayaquil, Ecuador.
- When: Wednesday, April 19, 2023, 7:00 PM ET
- Moneyline: Barcelona SC (-200) / Tie (+325) / Bolívar (+550).
- Asian Handicap: Barcelona SC (AH -1, -114) / Bolívar (AH +1, -104).
- Over/Under (2.5): Over (-112) / Under (-112).
- Both teams score: Yes (+100) / No (-132).
Odds provided by Unibet.
Betting on Barcelona SC
Barcelona’s campaign in the Copa Libertadores did not start off on the right foot, as the Ecuadorian team suffered a harsh 2-1 defeat in their visit to Cerro Porteño of Paraguay. With the defeat and no points to their name, the Canary Islands teamoccupies the third place in the standings due to the goal difference of -1 against -2 that it has in relation to Palmeiras of Brazil.
However, El Ídolo del Astillero heads into this game with morale boosted after a 1-0 away win over Liga de Quito in the Ecuadorian Serie A.
Possible lineup (4-4-2): Javier Burrai; Pedro Pablo Velasco, Carlos Rodríguez, Joshué Quiñónez, Luca Sosa; Bruno Piñatares, Fernando Gaibor, Adonis Preciado, Segundo Portocarrero; Damián Díaz, Francisco Fydriszewski.
Betting on Club Bolivar
On the other hand, Bolívar will have to face a tough away game after having successfully taken advantage of its tough home in La Paz on the first matchday, winning by a score of 3-1 against a Palmeiras thathas lifted this competition’s trophy on three occasions. It is worth mentioning that in this match José Sagredo was sent off with a double yellow card, so he will be the big casualty of the visiting team for this match.
The positive result meant that the team coached by Beñat San José ended the first matchday at the top of Group C thanks to its goal difference compared to that of Cerro Porteño. Now, with the purpose of creating a winning streak, the team from the altiplano will travel to the plains, a place where they have not been able to stand out most of the time. It is important to highlight that in their last local league match, Bolívar drew 2-2 away against Always Ready.
Possible lineup (3-4-3): Carlos Lampe; Jesús Sagredo, Bryan Bentaberry, Nicolás Ferreyra; Fernando Saucedo, Gabriel Villamíl, Diego Bejarano, Roberto Fernández; Pablo Hervías, Patricio Rodríguez, Ronnie Fernández.
JefeBet Prediction
Barcelona always shows signs of physical intensity when playing at home. In addition, the pressure of the Monumental Stadium in Guayaquil is a key factor for the Ecuadorian team to come out on top. It is also worth mentioning that Bolivar’s performance as visitors leaves much to be desired. Therefore, at JefeBet we believe that there are enough reasons for the home team to achieve a convincing victory.
Prediction: Barcelona SC Moneyline (BAR 3-0 BOL)
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