Banfield and Boca Juniors will meet in the next round of the new Primera Division season (Torneo Betano) on Friday night, 14 February.
With the two teams separated by just one point after the first five rounds, who will get the points from this game? Read our Banfield vs Boca Juniors prediction and preview to find out.
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Banfield vs Boca Juniors prediction: A low-scoring win for the guests
Key Stats
- Banfield have failed to notch a win in the last three matches in the Primera Division.
- We saw one goal or fewer in three of Banfield's five league matches this season.
- Four of the last eight meetings between Banfield and Boca Juniors have gone under 2.5 total goals.
Correct score prediction: Banfield 0-1 Boca Juniors
With Banfield struggling after the two initial wins and Boca Juniors seemingly on a rise in form, we can see the guests notching a minimal win on Friday night.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Boca Juniors the more likely winners
- HOME: 11/5 (3.20) – 31.30%
- DRAW: 21/10 (3.10) – 32.30%
- AWAY: 13/10 (2.30) – 43.50%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
We can see from these Banfield vs Boca Juniors odds that the guests are the expected winners and that's understandable considering Boca Juniors' reputation and the fact that they're the better team on paper.
Boca are also in better form lately, but Benfield will have the advantage of playing at home, so this should be a close contest.
In any case, if you liked our predictions for this duel, don’t forget to check out our betting tips for today as well.
Most recent H2Hs: A close matchup in recent years
In the last five duels between these teams, we saw two wins for Banfield, one for Boca, and a couple of draws, although one of those draws was in the Argentine Cup and Boca Juniors have won that fixture after penalties.
Meanwhile, Boca Juniors have a significant advantage over Banfield when it comes to their overall H2H record: 23-9-11.
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Argentina Liga Profesional 25/07/21
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Banfield preview: Hoping for a good performance against Boca Juniors
After winning their first two games of the season, Banfield haven't celebrated a victory in the next three Torneo Betano rounds, notching one draw and a couple of losses. Overall, they are 15th in the Primera Division standings with seven points, but given how early in the season it is, they are also just five points from league leaders Independiente.
Meanwhile, Damian Diaz, Lautaro Gomez, and Lucas Palavecino will miss this match through injuries, while Juan Alvarez, Ezequiel Bonifacio, and Matias Gonzalez are questionable.
Predicted lineup: Sanguinetti (GK), Oviedo, Maldonado, Pombo, De Ritis, Lopez, Rio, L. Rios, G. Rios, Alaniz & Bisanz
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D
Independiente Rivadavia
1
Banfield
1
Argentina Liga Profesional 06/04/25
L
Racing Club
4
Banfield
1
Argentina Cup 01/04/25
W
Club Villa Mitre
0
Banfield
1
Argentina Liga Profesional 28/03/25
D
Huracan
0
Banfield
0
Argentina Liga Profesional 17/03/25
L
Union Santa Fe
2
Banfield
1
Boca Juniors preview: Finding their best form
In the first five matches in the new Primera Division season, Boca Juniors have two wins, two draws, and one loss, so they've been pretty inconsistent in their form, but with two wins in their last three games, they're seemingly getting into good form.
When it comes to team news, Lucas Blondel, Ander Herrera, Sergio Romero, Jorge Figal, and Carlos Lema are all out with injuries at the moment, while Marcos Rojo and Tomas Belmonte are also doubtful.
Predicted lineup: Marchesin (GK), Barinaga, Battaglia, Costa, Saracchi, Cepeda, Domenech, Di Lollo, Velasco, Gimenez & Merentiel
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W
Belgrano
1
Boca Juniors
3
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W
Barracas Central
0
Boca Juniors
1
Argentina Liga Profesional 30/03/25
L
Newell's
2
Boca Juniors
0
Argentina Liga Profesional 16/03/25
W
Defensa y Justicia
0
Boca Juniors
4
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W
Central Cordoba
0
Boca Juniors
3
Player to watch: Miguel Merentiel
While Merentiel only has one goal and one assist after the first five games in Torneo Betano, he is certainly the player to watch in this Boca Juniors team.
After all, last season the forward had 21 goals in the top flight and it's clear that he will once again be one of the main offensive weapons for Boca Juniors.