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2016–17 Liga de Fútbol Profesional Boliviano season
Football league season
The 2016–17 Liga de Fútbol Profesional Boliviano season was the 40th season of Bolivia's top-flight football league and the last season under the LFPB name. This season comprised three tournaments (Apertura 2016, Apertura 2017 and Clausura 2017) after an agreement was reached between LFPB and ANF (Second Division) to change the calendar to a single calendar year following the reforms implemented for the Copa Libertadores and Copa Sudamericana by CONMEBOL ahead of the 2017 season.
Quick Facts Season, Dates ...
| Season | 2016–17 |
|---|---|
| Dates | 12 August 2016 – 27 December 2017 |
| Champions | 2016 Apertura: The Strongest (15th title) 2017 Apertura: Bolívar (27th title) 2017 Clausura: Bolívar (28th title) |
| Relegated | Petrolero |
| Copa Libertadores | The Strongest Bolívar Jorge Wilstermann Oriente Petrolero |
| Copa Sudamericana | Blooming Guabirá San José Nacional Potosí |
| Matches played | 398 |
| Goals scored | 1,257 (3.16 per match) |
| Top goalscorer | 2016 Apertura: Cristian Alessandrini and Juanmi Callejón (14 goals each) 2017 Apertura: Carlos Saucedo (17 goals) 2017 Clausura: Gilbert Álvarez (15 goals) |
| Biggest home win | Bolívar 6–0 Guabirá (18 September 2016) The Strongest 6–0 Blooming (14 April 2017) The Strongest 6–0 Real Potosí (10 December 2017) |
| Biggest away win | Universitario 1–6 Nacional Potosí (29 September 2016) |
| Highest scoring | The Strongest 7–2 Nacional Potosí (12 December 2016) The Strongest 7–2 San José (21 December 2016) |
← 2015–16 2018 → | |
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The number of teams for 2016–17 remained the same as last season. Ciclón was relegated to the Liga Nacional B (Second Division). They were replaced by the 2015–16 Liga Nacional B champion Guabirá.
Locations of the 2016–17 LFPB teams
More information Team, Home city ...
| Team | Home city | Home stadium |
|---|---|---|
| Blooming | Santa Cruz | Ramón Tahuichi Aguilera |
| Bolívar | La Paz | Hernando Siles |
| Guabirá | Montero | Gilberto Parada |
| Jorge Wilstermann | Cochabamba | Félix Capriles |
| Nacional Potosí | Potosí | Víctor Agustín Ugarte |
| Oriente Petrolero | Santa Cruz | Ramón Tahuichi Aguilera |
| Petrolero | Yacuiba | Federico Ibarra Provincial de Yacuiba |
| Real Potosí | Potosí | Víctor Agustín Ugarte |
| San José | Oruro | Jesús Bermúdez |
| Sport Boys | Warnes | Samuel Vaca |
| The Strongest | La Paz | Hernando Siles |
| Universitario de Sucre | Sucre | Olímpico Patria |
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Standings
More information Pos, Team ...
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Strongest (C) | 22 | 14 | 7 | 1 | 44 | 12 | +32 | 49 | Qualification to Championship playoff |
| 2 | Bolívar | 22 | 15 | 4 | 3 | 46 | 21 | +25 | 49 | |
| 3 | Oriente Petrolero | 22 | 10 | 4 | 8 | 25 | 31 | −6 | 34 | |
| 4 | Real Potosí | 22 | 9 | 4 | 9 | 33 | 30 | +3 | 31 | |
| 5 | Blooming | 22 | 8 | 5 | 9 | 24 | 25 | −1 | 29 | |
| 6 | Jorge Wilstermann | 22 | 8 | 5 | 9 | 28 | 34 | −6 | 29 | |
| 7 | Nacional Potosí | 22 | 8 | 4 | 10 | 41 | 47 | −6 | 28 | |
| 8 | Sport Boys | 22 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 27 | 31 | −4 | 26 | |
| 9 | Universitario de Sucre | 22 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 27 | 37 | −10 | 25 | |
| 10 | San José | 22 | 7 | 3 | 12 | 29 | 42 | −13 | 24 | |
| 11 | Petrolero | 22 | 6 | 5 | 11 | 20 | 19 | +1 | 23 | |
| 12 | Guabirá | 22 | 6 | 2 | 14 | 27 | 42 | −15 | 20 |
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Source: Soccerway
Rules for classification: 1) Points, 2) Playoff game, in case two teams are tied in points for first place.
If there are more than two teams tied in points: 2) Goal difference, 3) Goals for, 4) Away goals for, 5) Drawing of lots.
(C) Champions
Rules for classification: 1) Points, 2) Playoff game, in case two teams are tied in points for first place.
If there are more than two teams tied in points: 2) Goal difference, 3) Goals for, 4) Away goals for, 5) Drawing of lots.
(C) Champions
Results
More information Home \ Away, BLO ...
| Home \ Away | BLO | BOL | GUA | WIL | NAC | OPE | CPE | RPO | SJO | SBO | STR | UNI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blooming | 0–1 | 3–1 | 1–1 | 2–1 | 3–0 | 0–1 | 1–0 | 3–0 | 0–0 | 0–0 | 0–0 | |
| Bolívar | 3–0 | 6–0 | 2–1 | 4–2 | 0–1 | 2–1 | 2–0 | 2–1 | 2–1 | 2–1 | 4–2 | |
| Guabirá | 0–4 | 1–2 | 2–2 | 2–1 | 1–2 | 1–0 | 3–0 | 5–2 | 1–2 | 0–3 | 3–0 | |
| Jorge Wilstermann | 1–2 | 0–0 | 1–1 | 2–0 | 2–1 | 2–0 | 3–2 | 3–1 | 2–1 | 0–3 | 2–2 | |
| Nacional Potosí | 2–1 | 1–4 | 2–1 | 3–1 | 4–0 | 2–2 | 1–1 | 3–2 | 3–1 | 0–0 | 3–0 | |
| Oriente Petrolero | 3–1 | 1–1 | 1–0 | 0–1 | 1–0 | 1–0 | 3–0 | 3–1 | 2–1 | 1–1 | 1–1 | |
| Petrolero | 0–0 | 0–1 | 1–0 | 5–0 | 5–0 | 0–1 | 1–1 | 2–1 | 0–0 | 0–1 | 1–0 | |
| Real Potosí | 5–1 | 2–1 | 3–1 | 4–0 | 3–1 | 4–1 | 2–0 | 2–1 | 2–0 | 0–2 | 1–2 | |
| San José | 1–0 | 0–2 | 3–0 | 1–0 | 2–2 | 2–0 | 2–1 | 1–0 | 2–2 | 0–1 | 1–1 | |
| Sport Boys | 0–2 | 3–2 | 1–0 | 1–0 | 5–2 | 2–2 | 0–0 | 1–1 | 3–1 | 2–2 | 0–0 | |
| The Strongest | 3–0 | 1–1 | 2–1 | 1–0 | 7–2 | 2–0 | 1–0 | 0–0 | 7–2 | 3–0 | 2–0 | |
| Universitario de Sucre | 2–0 | 2–2 | 1–3 | 1–4 | 1–6 | 4–0 | 1–0 | 4–0 | 0–2 | 2–1 | 1–1 |
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Updated to match(es) played on 21 December 2016. Source: Soccerway
Legend: Blue = home team win; Yellow = draw; Red = away team win.
Legend: Blue = home team win; Yellow = draw; Red = away team win.
Championship playoff
Since The Strongest and Bolívar ended up tied in points, a playoff was played to decide the champion.
More information The Strongest, 2–1 ...
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Referee: Gery Vargas
More information Liga de Fútbol Profesional Boliviano ...
| Liga de Fútbol Profesional Boliviano 2016 Torneo Apertura champions |
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The Strongest 12th LFPB title 15th domestic title |
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Top goalscorers
More information Rank, Name ...
| Rank | Name | Club | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Cristian Alessandrini |
Nacional Potosí | 14 |
 Juanmi Callejón |
Bolívar | 14 | |
| 3 |  José Alfredo Castillo |
Guabirá | 13 |
| 4 | Pablo Escobar |
The Strongest | 12 |
| José Ríos |
San José | 12 |
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Source: Soccerway
Standings
More information Pos, Team ...
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bolívar (C) | 22 | 16 | 2 | 4 | 59 | 16 | +43 | 50 | Qualification to Copa Libertadores group stage |
| 2 | The Strongest | 22 | 13 | 2 | 7 | 47 | 31 | +16 | 41 | |
| 3 | Guabirá | 22 | 12 | 3 | 7 | 44 | 31 | +13 | 39 | |
| 4 | Oriente Petrolero | 22 | 11 | 4 | 7 | 40 | 31 | +9 | 37 | |
| 5 | Blooming | 22 | 11 | 1 | 10 | 39 | 50 | −11 | 34 | |
| 6 | Nacional Potosí | 22 | 10 | 3 | 9 | 37 | 35 | +2 | 33 | |
| 7 | San José | 22 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 33 | 32 | +1 | 28 | |
| 8 | Sport Boys | 22 | 8 | 4 | 10 | 41 | 50 | −9 | 28 | |
| 9 | Real Potosí | 22 | 8 | 1 | 13 | 30 | 50 | −20 | 25 | |
| 10 | Jorge Wilstermann | 22 | 6 | 5 | 11 | 26 | 34 | −8 | 23 | |
| 11 | Petrolero | 22 | 5 | 5 | 12 | 36 | 51 | −15 | 20 | |
| 12 | Universitario de Sucre | 22 | 5 | 3 | 14 | 21 | 42 | −21 | 18 |
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Source: Soccerway
Rules for classification: 1) Points, 2) Playoff game, in case two teams are tied in points for first place.
If there are more than two teams tied in points: 2) Goal difference, 3) Goals for, 4) Away goals for, 5) Drawing of lots.
(C) Champions
Rules for classification: 1) Points, 2) Playoff game, in case two teams are tied in points for first place.
If there are more than two teams tied in points: 2) Goal difference, 3) Goals for, 4) Away goals for, 5) Drawing of lots.
(C) Champions
Results
More information Home \ Away, BLO ...
| Home \ Away | BLO | BOL | GUA | WIL | NAC | OPE | CPE | RPO | SJO | SBO | STR | UNI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blooming | 0–3 | 3–2 | 3–2 | 2–0 | 0–3 | 2–0 | 3–1 | 3–3 | 1–3 | 4–1 | 4–2 | |
| Bolívar | 5–0 | 2–0 | 2–0 | 3–1 | 1–0 | 3–0 | 4–0 | 3–1 | 5–0 | 3–1 | 5–0 | |
| Guabirá | 2–0 | 2–1 | 0–0 | 3–1 | 2–1 | 5–1 | 3–1 | 2–0 | 3–1 | 3–0 | 5–1 | |
| Jorge Wilstermann | 3–1 | 1–0 | 2–3 | 3–2 | 5–1 | 1–3 | 1–0 | 1–2 | 3–1 | 1–1 | 1–1 | |
| Nacional Potosí | 1–0 | 0–3 | 2–1 | 0–0 | 3–1 | 4–1 | 3–0 | 1–1 | 5–2 | 0–1 | 1–0 | |
| Oriente Petrolero | 2–3 | 1–1 | 3–1 | 2–0 | 4–1 | 0–2 | 3–1 | 4–1 | 1–1 | 3–1 | 1–0 | |
| Petrolero | 2–4 | 2–2 | 1–3 | 2–0 | 2–2 | 2–2 | 5–0 | 2–0 | 2–2 | 0–1 | 2–2 | |
| Real Potosí | 3–1 | 2–1 | 2–0 | 4–0 | 1–2 | 3–2 | 4–3 | 1–1 | 2–3 | 1–3 | 1–0 | |
| San José | 3–0 | 1–4 | 4–0 | 0–0 | 2–1 | 0–0 | 4–1 | 3–0 | 3–1 | 0–1 | 3–3 | |
| Sport Boys | 3–4 | 3–2 | 1–1 | 3–1 | 1–3 | 3–4 | 2–1 | 3–0 | 0–0 | 0–1 | 5–2 | |
| The Strongest | 6–0 | 1–4 | 3–3 | 2–1 | 3–2 | 0–1 | 5–1 | 6–1 | 3–1 | 5–0 | 1–0 | |
| Universitario de Sucre | 0–1 | 0–2 | 1–0 | 1–0 | 1–2 | 0–1 | 3–1 | 0–2 | 1–0 | 1–3 | 2–1 |
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Updated to match(es) played on 29 June 2017. Source: Soccerway
Legend: Blue = home team win; Yellow = draw; Red = away team win.
Legend: Blue = home team win; Yellow = draw; Red = away team win.
More information Liga de Fútbol Profesional Boliviano 2017 Torneo Apertura champions ...
| Liga de Fútbol Profesional Boliviano 2017 Torneo Apertura champions |
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Bolívar 21st LFPB title 27th domestic title |
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Top goalscorers
More information Rank, Name ...
| Rank | Name | Club | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carlos Saucedo |
Guabirá | 17 |
| 2 | Enzo Maidana |
Petrolero | 16 |
| Juan Vogliotti |
Sport Boys | 16 | |
| 4 | Pablo Escobar |
The Strongest | 14 |
| César Pereyra |
Blooming | 14 | |
| 6 | Cristian Alessandrini |
Nacional Potosí | 12 |
 Gastón Sirino |
Bolívar | 12 | |
| 8 |  José Alí Meza |
Oriente Petrolero | 11 |
| 9 |  Jair Reinoso |
San José | 10 |
| Antonio Rojano |
Real Potosí | 10 |
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Source: Soccerway
Standings
More information Pos, Team ...
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bolívar[lower-alpha 1] (C) | 22 | 12 | 6 | 4 | 35 | 26 | +9 | 44 | |
| 2 | The Strongest | 22 | 12 | 4 | 6 | 42 | 24 | +18 | 40 | |
| 3 | Jorge Wilstermann[lower-alpha 2] | 22 | 12 | 4 | 6 | 38 | 23 | +15 | 37 | Qualification to Copa Libertadores second stage[lower-alpha 3] |
| 4 | San José | 22 | 10 | 3 | 9 | 31 | 26 | +5 | 33 | |
| 5 | Blooming | 22 | 7 | 11 | 4 | 24 | 16 | +8 | 32 | |
| 6 | Oriente Petrolero | 22 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 28 | 30 | −2 | 28 | |
| 7 | Guabirá | 22 | 8 | 4 | 10 | 29 | 32 | −3 | 28 | |
| 8 | Petrolero | 22 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 24 | 23 | +1 | 26 | |
| 9 | Universitario de Sucre | 22 | 7 | 5 | 10 | 26 | 34 | −8 | 26 | |
| 10 | Real Potosí | 22 | 7 | 4 | 11 | 21 | 36 | −15 | 25 | |
| 11 | Sport Boys | 22 | 6 | 5 | 11 | 24 | 41 | −17 | 23 | |
| 12 | Nacional Potosí | 22 | 6 | 3 | 13 | 25 | 36 | −11 | 21 |
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Source: Soccerway
Rules for classification: 1) Points, 2) Playoff game, in case two teams are tied in points for first place.
If there are more than two teams tied in points: 2) Goal difference, 3) Goals for, 4) Away goals for, 5) Drawing of lots.
(C) Champions
Notes:
Rules for classification: 1) Points, 2) Playoff game, in case two teams are tied in points for first place.
If there are more than two teams tied in points: 2) Goal difference, 3) Goals for, 4) Away goals for, 5) Drawing of lots.
(C) Champions
Notes:
- Bolívar were awarded two points due to a breach of rules by Jorge Wilstermann during the Torneo Clausura match between both teams.[1]
- Jorge Wilstermann were deducted three points as punishment for a breach of rules regarding foreign players on field during their Torneo Clausura match against Bolívar.[1]
- Jorge Wilstermann qualified for the Copa Libertadores second stage as Torneo Clausura third-placed team since champions Bolívar and runners-up The Strongest had already qualified for the competition.
Results
More information Home \ Away, BLO ...
| Home \ Away | BLO | BOL | GUA | WIL | NAC | OPE | CPE | RPO | SJO | SBO | STR | UNI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blooming | 1–2 | 2–2 | 1–0 | 4–2 | 2–2 | 1–0 | 0–0 | 2–0 | 2–0 | 0–0 | 4–0 | |
| Bolívar | 2–0 | 3–0 | 1–1 | 3–1 | 1–1 | 2–0 | 1–0 | 2–1 | 2–0 | 0–0 | 1–2 | |
| Guabirá | 0–0 | 3–0 | 0–1 | 4–0 | 1–0 | 2–1 | 3–0 | 3–1 | 0–2 | 2–0 | 2–1 | |
| Jorge Wilstermann | 0–0 | 2–2 | 3–0 | 2–1 | 2–0 | 1–1 | 2–0 | 1–0 | 3–1 | 1–2 | 3–0 | |
| Nacional Potosí | 0–0 | 1–1 | 2–1 | 2–0 | 0–0 | 2–0 | 0–1 | 3–1 | 3–2 | 1–2 | 2–3 | |
| Oriente Petrolero | 0–0 | 5–1 | 3–1 | 2–1 | 2–0 | 2–2 | 3–1 | 1–2 | 2–3 | 1–1 | 1–0 | |
| Petrolero | 1–1 | 2–0 | 4–3 | 1–3 | 0–1 | 3–0 | 0–0 | 1–0 | 0–0 | 0–1 | 2–0 | |
| Real Potosí | 2–0 | 2–3 | 2–0 | 2–5 | 2–1 | 1–0 | 1–1 | 1–2 | 2–1 | 1–2 | 1–1 | |
| San José | 1–1 | 1–1 | 2–0 | 3–1 | 1–0 | 1–2 | 1–0 | 3–0 | 1–2 | 4–0 | 4–3 | |
| Sport Boys | 1–1 | 1–3 | 1–1 | 1–0 | 3–2 | 1–1 | 1–4 | 0–1 | 1–0 | 1–5 | 1–1 | |
| The Strongest | 1–0 | 1–2 | 3–0 | 1–2 | 2–1 | 5–0 | 1–1 | 6–0 | 1–2 | 5–1 | 3–2 | |
| Universitario de Sucre | 0–2 | 1–2 | 1–1 | 2–4 | 2–0 | 1–0 | 0–0 | 2–1 | 0–0 | 2–0 | 2–0 |
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Updated to match(es) played on 17 December 2017. Source: Soccerway
Legend: Blue = home team win; Yellow = draw; Red = away team win.
Legend: Blue = home team win; Yellow = draw; Red = away team win.
More information Liga de Fútbol Profesional Boliviano 2017 Torneo Clausura champions ...
| Liga de Fútbol Profesional Boliviano 2017 Torneo Clausura champions |
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Bolívar 22nd LFPB title 28th domestic title |
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Top goalscorers
More information Rank, Name ...
| Rank | Name | Club | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gilbert Álvarez |
Jorge Wilstermann | 15 |
| 2 | Carlos Saucedo |
San José | 13 |
| 3 |  Dionatan Machado |
Universitario de Sucre | 11 |
| 4 | José Alfredo Castillo |
Guabirá | 9 |
| José Alí Meza |
Oriente Petrolero | 9 | |
| 6 | Cristian Alessandrini |
Nacional Potosí | 8 |
| Juan Carlos Arce |
Bolívar | 8 | |
| Vladimir Castellón |
Real Potosí | 8 | |
| Rodrigo Vargas |
Petrolero | 8 |
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Source: Soccerway
More information Pos, Team ...
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bolívar[lower-alpha 1] (C) | 66 | 43 | 12 | 11 | 140 | 63 | +77 | 143 | Qualification to Copa Libertadores group stage |
| 2 | The Strongest (C) | 66 | 39 | 13 | 14 | 133 | 67 | +66 | 130 | |
| 3 | Oriente Petrolero | 66 | 28 | 15 | 23 | 93 | 92 | +1 | 99 | Qualification to Copa Libertadores first stage |
| 4 | Blooming | 66 | 26 | 17 | 23 | 87 | 91 | −4 | 95 | Qualification to Copa Sudamericana first stage |
| 5 | Jorge Wilstermann[lower-alpha 2] | 66 | 26 | 14 | 26 | 92 | 91 | +1 | 89 | Qualification to Copa Libertadores second stage |
| 6 | Guabirá | 66 | 26 | 9 | 31 | 100 | 105 | −5 | 87 | Qualification to Copa Sudamericana first stage |
| 7 | San José | 66 | 24 | 13 | 29 | 93 | 100 | −7 | 85 | |
| 8 | Nacional Potosí | 66 | 24 | 10 | 32 | 103 | 118 | −15 | 82 | |
| 9 | Real Potosí | 66 | 24 | 9 | 33 | 84 | 116 | −32 | 81 | |
| 10 | Sport Boys | 66 | 20 | 17 | 29 | 92 | 122 | −30 | 77 | |
| 11 | Petrolero | 66 | 17 | 18 | 31 | 80 | 93 | −13 | 69 | Qualification to Aggregate table playoff decider |
| 12 | Universitario de Sucre | 66 | 18 | 15 | 33 | 74 | 113 | −39 | 69 |
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Source: Boliviagol
Rules for classification: 1) Points, 2) Playoff game, if needed to decide teams for relegation.
If there are more than two teams tied in points: 2) Goal difference, 3) Goals for, 4) Away goals for, 5) Drawing of lots.
(C) Champions
Notes:
Rules for classification: 1) Points, 2) Playoff game, if needed to decide teams for relegation.
If there are more than two teams tied in points: 2) Goal difference, 3) Goals for, 4) Away goals for, 5) Drawing of lots.
(C) Champions
Notes:
- Bolívar were awarded two points due to a breach of rules by Jorge Wilstermann during the Torneo Clausura match between both teams.[1]
- Jorge Wilstermann were deducted three points as punishment for a breach of rules regarding foreign players on field during their Torneo Clausura match against Bolívar.[1]
Aggregate table playoff decider
Since Petrolero and Universitario ended the season tied in points, a match on neutral ground was played to determine the team that played the promotion/relegation playoff. The loser qualified for the promotion/relegation playoff.
More information Universitario de Sucre, 1–0 ...
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Estadio Capitán José Angulo, Sacaba
Referee: Gery Vargas
The relegation playoff was played between:
- Petrolero (2016–17 Primera División aggregate table 12th place)
- Destroyers (2016–17 Liga Nacional B runners-up)
The winner played in the top flight for the 2018 season.
More information Petrolero, 0–3 ...
| Petrolero | 0–3 | Destroyers |
|---|---|---|
| Report | Cayo Ulloa  63', 70'Cuéllar 90+5' |
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Estadio Federico Ibarra, Yacuiba
Referee: Oscar Maldonado
Referee: Luis Yrusta
Destroyers won on points (4–1) and was promoted to the Primera División.
- "TJD falla a favor de la academia paceña" (in Spanish). diez.bo. 16 November 2017.
- Official website of the LFPB (in Spanish)