One of the matches in Round 17 of the Argentine Championship will be held at “La Bombonera” in Buenos Aires, where Boca Juniors will host Argentinos Juniors. Here’s the match preview from the Sportsmacro expert team.
Boca Juniors
The “Blue and Gold” are having a disappointing season, currently sitting in 13th place in the standings. In 16 matches, Boca Juniors have managed only five wins and an equal number of losses, leaving them 15 points off the top spot.
Last weekend, Boca suffered a 0-2 away defeat against Belgrano, marking their third consecutive loss. However, they have only lost once in their seven home games this season, securing four wins.
Argentinos Juniors
Pedro Troglio’s side is also underperforming this season, currently sitting in 19th place after 16 rounds. Argentinos Juniors have secured five wins but have suffered seven losses, accumulating a total of 19 points.
Despite this, the team has only lost one of their last five matches, although they have managed just one victory during that stretch. On Tuesday, they hosted Atlético Tucumán and played to a goalless 0-0 draw.
Key Facts about the match
- The “Both Teams to Score – No” bet has been successful in their last three meetings.
- Only one of their last five encounters saw the “Over 2.5 Goals” bet win.
- In six consecutive matches involving Argentinos Juniors, the “Both Teams to Score” bet has not been successful.
Probable Lineups
- Boca Juniors: Brey, Barinaga, Figal, Anselmino, Blanco, Belmonte, Delgado, Medina, Zenon, Cavani, Merentiel.
- Argentinos Juniors: Rodríguez, Vega, Palacio, Quini, Coronel, Oroz, Mac Allister, Rodríguez, Lescano, Herrera, Verón.
Head-to-Head (H2H)
Boca Juniors have won two of their last three matches against Argentinos Juniors, suffering just one loss. At home, Boca is unbeaten in seven consecutive encounters against this opponent.
Boca Juniors vs Argentinos Juniors Prediction
Bookmakers favor Boca Juniors in this matchup, offering odds of 2.07 for a home victory. However, we recommend betting on “Total Under 2.0” at odds of 1.70 as the optimal choice for this game.
