Oriente Petrolero visits Independiente aiming to climb the standings

Oriente Petrolero travels to face Independiente on Saturday, desperate to break a five-match winless streak in the league. The team, currently 11th with 11 points, needs a victory to improve its standing and inch closer to qualifying for international tournaments.

The "refinero" squad has struggled to secure wins, making this match against Independiente, a team also in need of points, a critical juncture. Coach Gustavo Florentín is reportedly set to maintain the core of the team that played in Cochabamba but will likely adjust the defense. Alejandro Torres is expected to return to the starting lineup, replacing Joel Bernal in the backline.

Midfielders Jamir Berdecio, Jorge Lovera, Franz Gonzales, and José Flores are slated to feature, with Leonardo Vaca and Adrián Peña leading the attack. However, the team will be without Pedro Siles due to injury. Forward Máximo Mamani is still unavailable as he awaits official clearance to play.

Coach Florentín has options on the bench, including young Nabil Nacif, who is looking to gain more playing time, and Dieguito Rodríguez, who could provide speed and attacking threat from the left flank.