Several bookmakers opened with an initial line of 2.5/3 goals, with the over price clustered in the low range of 0.79 to 0.88. As the match approached, the market movement became interesting. Some bookmakers moved the line up from 2.5 goals to 2.5/3 goals, while the over price surged from 0.80 to above 0.94. Others held firm at 2.5/3 goals, but the over price was also pushed up from the low opening range to a high range of 0.88 to 1.01. On the surface, the collective rise in the over price may seem unfavorable to a high-scoring game, but one key detail should not be overlooked: at some bookmakers that kept the line at 2.5 goals, the over price was instead driven down to around 0.70. This divergence itself shows that the market is not unified in its view of the total goals, and the ultra-low price on over 2.5 is precisely a sign that bookmakers are actively lowering the payout threshold for the over direction. From another angle, a rising over price often means the market is leaning toward the under, but the fundamentals do not support an under-goals argument. Bolivia have conceded an average of 1.9 goals per game across their last 10 matches, with clear defensive frailties. In their last outing, they were thrashed 4-0 by Scotland on neutral ground, with the back line looking completely exposed. However, when facing weaker opposition, they are not entirely toothless in attack, having scored in 3 of their last 5 matches. Algeria, meanwhile, have averaged 1.8 goals scored per game over their last 10 outings, with steady attacking output. Their 1-0 away win over the Netherlands in the last match also showed strong ability to break down stubborn opposition. When the two sides met in 2024, the game produced a 3-2 scoreline, underlining their tendency toward a faster tempo when they meet. More importantly, this is a friendly match, so neither side has any points pressure, and the tactical approach is likely to be more open. Bolivia are defensively shaky but willing to attack, while Algeria hold the upper hand in quality and are unlikely to play conservatively.