The match between Cienciano and Bolivar is a crucial Copa Sudamericana Round of 16 second leg. Bolivar secured a 2-0 victory in the first leg in La Paz, giving them a significant advantage. However, Cienciano will host the second leg in Cusco, Peru, at an altitude of 3,400 meters, potentially shifting the balance.
Cienciano’s form has been inconsistent, but their home record provides some hope. Bolivar, on the other hand, has been strong, especially at home. The game is expected to be tense, with Cienciano needing to attack from the outset. Bolivar’s strong attack, led by Cauteruccio and Batallini, poses a threat on the counter.
Predicted Lineups:
• Cienciano (4-2-3-1): Ignacio Barrios; Leonel Galeano, Maximiliano Amondarain, Jimmy Valoyes; Yimy Gamero, Claudio Torrejon; Cristian Neira, Alejandro Hohberg, Agustin Gonzalez, Cristian Souza; Carlos Garces.
• Bolivar (4-3-3): Carlos Lampe; Yomar Rocha, Miguel Angel Torren, Santiago Echeverria, Jose Sagredo; Robson Matheus, Leonel Justiniano, Carlos Melgar; Damian Batallini, Martin Cauteruccio, Patricio Rodriguez.