Blooming vs Universitario de Vinto Prediction: Blooming to Recover from the Last Blow and Perform Well at Home

In the upcoming fixture of Bolivian Primera Division, Matchday 3, Blooming will take on Universitario de Vinto at the Estadio Ramon Tahuichi in Santa Cruz. Blooming and Universitario have the same points in the points table, however, the goal difference is different. Going in the matchup, Blooming stands 13th and Universitario stands 12th. WIth number of matches to be played, teams will be least bothered about their standings on the points table. However, Blooming will look to settle the previous scores and get back in from the upcoming home fixture. Blooming and Universitario de Vinto last played in October 2022’s Clausura Division, the match ended in a draw (2-2). Hence, the upcoming fixture is also likely to produce something similar to the previous matchup.

Going in the matchup, Blooming is coming off a defeat against Nacional Potosi (3-0), in which some side dictated the terms quite bravely. Blooming was taken to the cleaners and Oscar Ribera was issued a red card in the opening 10 minutes of play. Talking about the previous season, Blooming did struggle at home and in away fixtures, as its home scoring average was 0.60 goals per game, whereas the conceding average was just 0.20. Though Blooming had an underpar goal scoring average, it didn’t allow teams to score freely. Blooming has scored 4 goals in four matches against Universitario in recent times. Hence, Blooming averages 1 goal per game and we can expect the home side to score a goal at least. 

Universitario started the season with a defeat against The Strongest (2-1), but has recovered by securing a draw against Oriente Petrolero (1-1). Hector Cuellar scored the equalizer on penalty in the 84th minute of play. Moreover, Ivan Vidaurre was sent off in the final minutes due to a red card suspension. From the last 5 games played, two have been away fixtures, and Universitario has been able to score 3 goals and has conceded 2. Hence, Universitarios’ recent home and away form is quite reasonable. With an overall goal scoring average of 1.2 goals per game, Universitario is likely to cause problems for the crippled home side. Secondly, Universitario has scored 8 goals in 4 matches against Blooming, averaging 2 goals per game.

Considering the statistics and overall match form of the two teams, Universitario dominates the head-to-head goal scoring average and recent matchups. However, I am backing Blooming to win and both sides to score. About the final score line, it seems as if the home side will extend its home confidence from the and score at least two goals. Final scoreline is likely to be 2-1.

• Blooming to Win for 1.57
• Both Teams To Score - Yes for 1.79
• Total Over 2.5 for 1.83