Bolivar vs Independiente Rivadavia – News and Probable Lineups

Bolivar will aim to secure their place in the Copa Libertadores round of 16 when they take on the already qualified Independiente Rivadavia on Wednesday evening.

Independiente Rivadavia leads Group C with 13 points from five matches and has already progressed to the next stage. Bolivar sits in second, equal on five points with Fluminense in the competitive quest for a round of 16 berth.

Match overview

Bolivar has recorded one victory, two draws, and two losses in Group C, leaving them with five points and in second place within their Copa Libertadores group.

La Academia is guaranteed at least a spot in the Copa Sudamericana knockout stage playoffs, currently in second place, splayed even on points with third-placed Fluminense and two points ahead of Deportivo La Guaira, who are at the bottom of the table.

Vladimir Soria’s squad faced a 2-1 defeat against Fluminense in their latest match on May 19, and they lost 1-0 to Independiente Rivadavia during their previous encounter in April.

Although Bolivar has never lifted the Copa Libertadores trophy, they were runners-up in the Copa Sudamericana in 2004.

La Academia has significant stakes in their final group-stage match on Wednesday night, gearing up for a challenging confrontation against a robust Independiente Rivadavia side.

Independiente Rivadavia has already clinched a spot in the Copa Libertadores round of 16, boasting a record of four wins and one draw from five matches, amassing 13 points along the way, scoring 12 goals, and conceding five.

Alfredo Berti’s team has easily advanced to the round of 16, heading into this match following a 4-2 victory against La Guaira on May 21.

Azul has yet to win the Copa Libertadores or the Copa Sudamericana, thus their impressive performances in this season’s international tournament have been somewhat unexpected.

This match carries no pressure for Independiente Rivadavia given their situation in the group, but they could play a crucial role in deciding which team finishes second in the group.

The other match in the group sees Fluminense facing Deportivo La Guaira on Wednesday night.

Bolivar Copa Libertadores form:

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Independiente Rivadavia Copa Libertadores form:

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Team News

For this encounter, Bolivar is likely to feature Dorny Romero at the forefront of their attack, as the 28-year-old aims to add to his three goals scored in ten appearances this season.

There are no anticipated major surprises in the home team’s lineup, with Pato Rodriguez expected to keep his place in the starting XI.

Leonel Justiniano may also again feature in central midfield for Bolivar; the 33-year-old has netted four goals and provided one assist in 13 matches this season.

Independiente Rivadavia, on the other hand, will be without Ramiro Macagno due to injury, although the visitors are otherwise in solid form entering the match against Bolivar.

Alex Arce stands out as a key player in the attacking third, having scored 11 goals in 16 appearances, and he will again lead the line.

Gonzalo Rios and Jose Florentin are also expected to start on Wednesday evening.

Bolivar probable starting XI:

Lampe; Gariglio, Arreaga, Echeverria; Sagredo, Robson, Justiniano, Melgar, Sagredo; Pato, Romero

Independiente Rivadavia probable starting XI:

Bolcato; Gomez, Costa, Studer, Elordi; Bottari, Florentin; Rios, Fernandez, Villa Cano; Arce

Independiente Rivadavia has shown impressive form in the competition so far, and we anticipate that the visitors will secure all three points on Wednesday evening, putting Bolivar in a challenging position.