The Copa Sudamericana on 19.08.2026 features a promising clash between Sao Paulo and Bolívar. With our detailed analysis of team strategies and player forms, betting on Sao Paulo could be a smart move. Read our insights and decide wisely!
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Group C | |||||||
| 1 | Sao Paulo | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 6/1 | 12 |
| 2 | O'Higgins | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 8/6 | 10 |
| 3 | Millonarios | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 7/7 | 8 |
| 4 | Boston River | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 5/12 | 3 |
Sao Paulo vs Bolívar Historical Match Results
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CONMEBOL Sudamericana | Bolívar | Sao Paulo | 12.08.2026 | 1-1 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serie A | Sao Paulo | Coritiba | 16.08.2026 | 1-1 |
| CONMEBOL Sudamericana | Bolívar | Sao Paulo | 12.08.2026 | 1-1 |
| Serie A | Gremio | Sao Paulo | 08.08.2026 | 2-1 |
| Serie A | Flamengo | Sao Paulo | 27.07.2026 | 1-1 |
| Serie A | Sao Paulo | Atletico Paranaense | 23.07.2026 | 1-2 |
| Serie A | Remo | Sao Paulo | 01.06.2026 | 1-0 |
| CONMEBOL Sudamericana | Sao Paulo | Boston River | 27.05.2026 | 2-0 |
| Serie A | Sao Paulo | Botafogo | 23.05.2026 | 1-1 |
| CONMEBOL Sudamericana | Sao Paulo | Millonarios | 20.05.2026 | 1-1 |
| Serie A | Fluminense | Sao Paulo | 17.05.2026 | 2-1 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primera División | Bolívar | San Antonio Bulo Bulo | 15.08.2026 | 4-1 |
| CONMEBOL Sudamericana | Bolívar | Sao Paulo | 12.08.2026 | 1-1 |
| Primera División | Aurora | Bolívar | 09.08.2026 | 2-4 |
| Primera División | Bolívar | Oriente Petrolero | 06.08.2026 | 2-1 |
| Primera División | Always Ready | Bolívar | 03.08.2026 | 1-0 |
| CONMEBOL Sudamericana | Gremio | Bolívar | 31.07.2026 | 0-1 |
| Primera División | Bolívar | Real Potosí | 27.07.2026 | 2-1 |
| CONMEBOL Sudamericana | Bolívar | Gremio | 24.07.2026 | 3-2 |
| Primera División | Bolívar | Guabirá | 18.07.2026 | 4-0 |
| Primera División | The Strongest | Bolívar | 13.07.2026 | 1-1 |
Comparative Team Statistics: Sao Paulo VS Bolívar
Last 20 Matches Statistics: Sao Paulo vs Bolívar
Bookies' predictions
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Betting Intelligence: Sao Paulo vs Bolívar
htmlThis is the match nobody in South America wants to miss. Sao Paulo, flying high at the top of their Copa Sudamericana group with a perfect 12 points from 6 games, welcome Bolivar to their fortress. The stakes couldn't be higher. And honestly, this feels like a statement game waiting to happen.
Let's start with what the numbers are screaming. Sao Paulo have been near-flawless in this competition. Six games, twelve points, six goals scored, just one conceded. That defensive record is remarkable. It tells you this is a team that doesn't just want to win — they want to dominate.
Don't be fooled by the mainstream narrative that Bolivar are just here to make up the numbers. They came into this fixture off a stunning 4-2 win at Aurora and showed real quality by knocking Gremio out of the Sudamericana in the previous round, winning 3-2 at home before holding on away. This is a dangerous, technically sharp side. But here's the thing — that Gremio result means very little when you look at what Sao Paulo did to the same Gremio in Serie A just days before this fixture, albeit in a 2-1 defeat that flattered the hosts.
Here's what you need to watch for: the first-leg head-to-head ended 1-1 at Bolivar's ground. That draw happened at altitude in La Paz, where Sao Paulo's lungs were burning and legs were heavy. At home in Brazil? Whole different story. The atmosphere, the energy, the crowd — it all shifts dramatically in Sao Paulo's favor.
The surprising insight that most people are sleeping on? Bolivar have drawn an eyebrow-raising number of games recently, including against The Strongest, Nacional Potosi, and Deportivo La Guaira twice. They have a habit of settling rather than pushing for glory on the road. That pattern suggests they could come here to defend, which makes the Asian Handicap market fascinating — Sao Paulo -1 at around evens-territory is worth serious consideration.
From a betting perspective, the home win at 1.44 is short but understandable given the form. The real value? Back Sao Paulo to win and under 2.5 total goals. Their defensive structure is elite right now, and a 1-0 or 2-0 home win feels written in the script.
I'll be bold about it: Sao Paulo win 2-0, with the opener coming before the hour mark as the home crowd lifts them early. Bolivar battle hard but ultimately can't handle the sustained pressure of a team that genuinely believes this cup is theirs to win.
This is Brazilian football at its most purposeful, and Wednesday night belongs to them. Get your popcorn ready.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lucas Moura | Brazil | 34 | Attacker | 172 | 72 |
| Cédric Soares | Portugal | 34 | Midfielder | 172 | 67 |
| Marcos Antônio | Brazil | 26 | Attacker | 166 | 55 |
| Wendell | Brazil | 33 | Defender | 178 | 72 |
| N. Ferraresi | Venezuela | 27 | Defender | 190 | 84 |
| R. Arboleda | Ecuador | 34 | Defender | 189 | 85 |
| A. Franco | Argentina | 29 | Defender | 180 | 77 |
| Sabino | Brazil | 29 | Defender | 184 | 88 |
| Rafael | Brazil | 37 | Goalkeeper | 192 | 91 |
| Luciano | Brazil | 33 | Attacker | 181 | 77 |
| Alisson | Brazil | 33 | Midfielder | 171 | 72 |
| R. Tolói | Italy | 35 | Defender | 185 cm | 75 kg |
| Carlos Coronel | Paraguay | 29 | Goalkeeper | 190 | 94 |
| Danielzinho | Brazil | 31 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| Ferreira | Brazil | 28 | Attacker | 175 | 66 |
| D. Bobadilla | Paraguay | 25 | Midfielder | 180 | 76 |
| G. Tapia | Chile | 24 | Attacker | 179 | 80 |
| Maik | Brazil | 21 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| Lucca Marques Alencar | Brazil | 19 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| Nicolas | Brazil | 19 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C. Lampe | Bolivia | 39 | Goalkeeper | 192 | 81 |
| E. Saavedra | Bolivia | 30 | Midfielder | 173 | 66 |
| L. Justiniano | Bolivia | 34 | Midfielder | 172 | 71 |
| X. Arreaga | Ecuador | 31 | Defender | 184 | 75 |
| M. Cauteruccio | Uruguay | 39 | Attacker | 179 | 76 |
| P. Rodríguez | Argentina | 36 | Attacker | 172 | 60 |
| B. Oyola | Argentina | 30 | Midfielder | 158 | 56 |
| C. Alemán | Ecuador | 30 | Midfielder | 185 | 72 |
| Jesús Sagredo | Bolivia | 32 | Defender | 180 | 76 |
| C. Melgar | Bolivia | 31 | Midfielder | 170 | 69 |
| J. García | Bolivia | 26 | Midfielder | 170 | 68 |
| J. Sagredo | Bolivia | 32 | Defender | 179 | 76 |
| S. Echeverría | Argentina | 36 | Defender | 187 | 84 |
| D. Romero | Dominican Republic | 28 | Midfielder | 173 | 61 |
| L. Chávez | Bolivia | 23 | Midfielder | 167 | 63 |
| C. Sejas | Bolivia | 22 | Midfielder | 174 | 65 |
| E. Vaca | Bolivia | 22 | Midfielder | 176 | 75 |
| L. Paz | Bolivia | 22 | Defender | 167 | 70 |
| R. Matheus | Bolivia | 24 | Midfielder | 174 | 65 |
| E. Rivero | Bolivia | 19 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
Sao Paulo vs Bolívar match odds
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