"Bolivia have lost just twice at home in qualifying and are unbeaten in games to take place in El Alto, with only Paraguay managing to score in those fixtures in the highest major city in the world. Having not qualified since reaching the 1994 finals, Bolivia are pinning their hopes of ending that wait in part on altitude helping erase the gap in quality. If Brazil are to suffer a first defeat under Ancelotti, El Alto's elevation will likely play a major role."
"Bolivia have beaten Brazil just five times in their history, the last victory coming in a World Cup qualifier in 2009. Brazil are building momentum under Carlo Ancelotti. They have yet to concede a goal since the Italian took over and swept aside Chile 3-0 on Thursday at the Maracana. The Selecao routed Bolivia 5-1 in the reverse fixture, but Bolivia will hope the conditions in El Alto can help them flip the script dramatically."
Brazil complete their World Cup qualifying campaign against Bolivia, who sit one point behind Venezuela for seventh place and an inter-confederation play-off spot. Bolivia must beat Brazil in El Alto to overcome an inferior goal difference; a draw would not suffice even if Venezuela lose. Bolivia have beaten Brazil only five times, last in 2009. Brazil are unbeaten defensively under Carlo Ancelotti, not conceding since his appointment and recently beating Chile 3-0 and routing Bolivia 5-1 in the reverse fixture. Bolivia rely on El Alto's altitude and strong home record to narrow the quality gap. Casemiro is suspended; Lucas Paqueta may start.
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