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Oriente Petrolero's 12-Game Winless Streak Against Bolívar Continues
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Oriente Petrolero's 12-Game Winless Streak Against Bolívar Continues

From El Deber · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Oriente Petrolero has not defeated Bolívar in an official match for 12 consecutive games, with Bolívar winning 11 times and one draw.
  • The last victory for Oriente Petrolero was a 1-0 win in 2022.
  • Bolívar will face Oriente Petrolero again on Wednesday in the league tournament, aiming to extend their dominant streak.

Oriente Petrolero faces a daunting statistical challenge as they prepare to meet Bolívar in an upcoming league match, having failed to secure a victory against their rivals for the past 12 official encounters.

The historical data paints a stark picture: out of the last 12 games played between the two teams, both in La Paz and Santa Cruz, Bolívar has emerged victorious 11 times, with only a single draw recorded. This long winless streak for Oriente Petrolero includes seven consecutive losses in the capital city of La Paz.

The most recent triumph for Oriente Petrolero over Bolívar dates back to May 29, 2022, when they secured a narrow 1-0 victory at home, thanks to a goal from Maximiliano Caire. Since then, the team has struggled to find a winning formula against the dominant Academia paceña.

The sole draw in this period occurred on July 29, 2023, in Santa Cruz, ending in a 1-1 tie. All other matches have resulted in wins for Bolívar. This Wednesday, the two teams will clash again at the Hernando Siles stadium, with Bolívar looking to further solidify their historical advantage.

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Originally published by El Deber in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.