Blooming
- Blooming has not won a home game in Copa Sudamericana this season (D1, L1).
- Blooming’s inconsistency and general instability since head coach Mauricio Soria took over is a concern for Carabobo ahead of Friday’s encounter.
Carabobo
- Carabobo FC currently sits 2nd in Copa Sudamericana Group H 2026 with 6 points from 4 games, and they will be keen to strengthen their position further this week against bottom-placed Blooming, who have 1 point from 4 games.
- Carabobo FC has won 2 of their last 5 matches, drawing 1 and losing 2.
- Carabobo has won 1 and lost 1 of their last 2 away games, and they have defeated Estudiantes de Mérida home (1-0) and away (2-0) in the ongoing Liga FUTVE - Apertura 2026.
Recent meeting
Carabobo FC defeated Blooming 2-0 when they met two weeks ago in Copa Sudamericana Group H 2026.
Blooming
Blooming’s top scorer in Copa Sudamericana Group H 2026 is Antony Vasquez , who has 1 goal in 4 appearances, whilst creative midfielder Danny Bejarano has 1 assist to add to his game.
Carabobo
Edson Tortolero is Carabobo’s main threat, scoring twice in 4 games in the competition.
Prediction
With Carabobo FC’s strong defensive set-up , Blooming’s recent struggles to score goals, and the fact that Carabobo are yet to score an away goal in Copa Sudamericana 2026, the Over 2.5 goals option looks unlikely for Friday’s game, and we’re backing a Carabobo win and both teams not to score .
