Belgrano and Boca Juniors are scheduled to meet in the next round of Primer Division on Sunday, 29 August.
With the teams tied in the standings, it should be a very interesting duel, but who will emerge victorious? Find out from our Belgrano vs Boca Juniors prediction and preview below.
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Belgrano vs Boca Juniors prediction: We might see a lot of goals in this one
Key Stats
- We saw both teams score in six of the last seven matches played by Boca Juniors.
- Four of the last six H2H meetings between Belgrano and Boca have gone over 2.5 total goals.
- Belgrano have averaged 2.63 total goals per game at home this season in Primera Division.
Correct score prediction: Belgrano 2-2 Boca Juniors
Given that we've seen some high-scoring duels between these teams lately, we can see that being the case on Sunday too and a draw just sounds like a realistic outcome given the forms of both teams at the moment.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Bookies expect a close game
- HOME: 2/1 (3.00) – 33.30%
- DRAW: 15/8 (2.88) – 34.80%
- AWAY: 13/10 (2.30) – 25.60%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
It's clear from these Belgrano vs Boca Juniors odds that the guests are the expected winners, but not by a big margin, which makes sense given that these teams are tied in the standings.
On top of that, neither of the two teams is currently in great form. Boca Juniors are the better team on paper, while Belgrano will host the match, so it is understandable why the bookies expect a close match.
Anyhow, if you liked our predictions for this match, remember to check out some of our top betting tips for today as well.
Most recent H2Hs: Boca Juniors with the advantage
Boca Juniors have won three of their last five duels with Belgrano, so they've clearly been the better team lately. Things are pretty similar if we look at their overall H2H record: 17-7-10.
Argentina Copa de la Liga Profesional 03/03/24
Boca Juniors
Belgrano
Argentina Copa de la Liga Profesional 11/10/23
Belgrano
Boca Juniors
Argentina Liga Profesional 14/05/23
Boca Juniors
Belgrano
Argentina Superliga 11/02/19
Belgrano
Boca Juniors
Argentina Superliga 29/10/17
Boca Juniors
Belgrano
Belgrano preview: Struggling to find their best form
After a poor streak of eight games without a win in all competitions, Belgrano finally felt the joy of victory against Atletico Tucuman in the previous round of Primera Division. Despite these struggles in recent games, Belgrano are still in the middle of the standings and in pursuit of one of the places that would take them into continental competitions next season.
When it comes to team news, Belgrano will be without injured Matias Daniele and Matias Suarez.
Predicted lineup: Espinola (GK), Leguizamon, Rebola, Delgado, Compagnucci, Quignon, Rolon, Velazguez, Gonzalez, Fernandez & Jara
Argentina Liga Profesional 28/09/24
W
Boca Juniors
0
Belgrano
2
Argentina Liga Profesional 22/09/24
W
Atlu00e9tico Tucumu00e1n
2
Belgrano
4
Argentina Liga Profesional 14/09/24
D
CA Independiente
1
Belgrano
1
Argentina Liga Profesional 31/08/24
D
Newell's
0
Belgrano
0
Argentina Liga Profesional 26/08/24
L
Gimnasia LP
1
Belgrano
0
Boca Juniors preview: Trying to stop the bleeding
With a couple of rough losses against Racing Club and River Plate in the last two league rounds, Boca Juniors will be hoping to avoid third loss in a row. Just like Belgrano, Boca Juniors have 21 points from 15 games so far and they sit in 11th place in the standings, still trying to secure their place in Copa Sudamericana or Copa Libertadores for next season.
Meanwhile, Luis Advincula, Marcos Rojo, Brian Aguirre, and Gary Medel are out with injuries at this time, while Sergio Romero and Cristian Lema are suspended.
Predicted lineup: Brey (GK), Figal, Medel, Di Lollo, Blanco, Medina, Fernandez, Miramon, Zenon, Merentiel & Cavani
Argentina Liga Profesional 28/09/24
L
Belgrano
2
Boca Juniors
0
Argentina Liga Profesional 21/09/24
L
River Plate
1
Boca Juniors
0
Argentina Liga Profesional 14/09/24
L
Racing Club
2
Boca Juniors
1
Argentina Cup 07/09/24
W
CA Talleres de Cu00f3rdoba
1 (7)
Boca Juniors
1 (8)
Argentina Liga Profesional 01/09/24
W
Rosario Central
1
Boca Juniors
2
