A place in the knockout stages of the Copa Sudamericana is at stake as Boca Juniors welcome Nacional Potosi to the Alberto Jose Armando on Thursday. View our free Boca Juniors vs Nacional Potosi predictions below.
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Boca Juniors vs Nacional Potosi predictions: Both teams to find the net
After a draw in their first meeting in the group, we can see Nacional resisting Boca Juniors once again in their rematch.
Key stats
- In the last seven days, William Alvarez made two appearances for Nacional Potosi, scoring in both games.
- Both teams were on the scoresheet in five of Nacional Potosi's last six, and six of Boca Juniors' last eight matches.
- These sides played out a goalless draw when they clashed last month.
- Nacional Potosi have lost two of two away games in the Copa Sudamericana so far.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Bookies favour Boca Juniors
- Boca Juniors: 1/20 (1.05) – 95.2%
- Draw: 9/1 (10.00) – 10%
- Nacional Potosi: 22/1 (23.00) – 4.3%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Boca Juniors have not particularly enjoyed their best form in recent weeks. They managed one win in their last four games, failing to score in two of those matches.
In spite of their recent struggles, Boca Juniors are the expected winners at 1/20 (1.05). Teams with these odds generally have a 95.2% probability of winning.
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It's also fair to note that these teams played out a goalless draw in the reverse fixture of this clash, and for this reason, under 3.5 total goals has an appealing look at 17/20 (1.85). That one has a 54.1% chance of landing.
Last five H2Hs: Just one encounter between the sides
This will be the second clash between Boca Juniors and Nacional Potosi. As we've established, the reverse fixture ended in a goalless draw. Interestingly, Nacional Potosi's logo closely resembles that of Boca Juniors' biggest rivals, River Plate.
Nacional Potosi need all three points if they are to book a spot in the knockout stages of the Copa Libertadores. On the other hand, Boca Juniors will secure a top-two spot if they don't lose this match.
Copa Sudamericana 04/04/24
Nacional Potosi
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Team news and form guide
Boca Juniors: Sights set on knockout stages
Boca Juniors will have to do without Luca Langoni, who is recovering from a thigh injury. There are a few other absentees for the hosts, including Aaron Anselmino, Lucas Blondel and Exequiel Zeballos.
Predicted lineup: Romero (GK), Saracchi, Lollo, Lema, Blanco, Fernandez, Taborda, Ezequiel, Medina, Merentiel & Cavani.
Argentina Liga Profesional 11/05/25
W
Lanus
0 (2)
Boca Juniors
0 (4)
Argentina Liga Profesional 04/05/25
D
CA Tigre
1
Boca Juniors
1
Argentina Liga Profesional 27/04/25
L
River Plate
2
Boca Juniors
1
Argentina Liga Profesional 19/04/25
W
Estudiantes LP
0
Boca Juniors
2
Argentina Liga Profesional 12/04/25
W
Belgrano
1
Boca Juniors
3
Nacional Potosi: Hoping to get back to winning ways
Martin Prost faces a late fitness test ahead of this encounter, after picking up a knock in Nacional Potosi's 1-1 draw at Guabira a couple of days ago.
Predicted lineup: Mustafa (GK), Ortiz, Maxmilliano, Restrepo, Baldomar, Hoyos, Galindo, Torrico, Guerra, Cabrera & Alvarez.
Copa Sudamericana 13/05/25
W
Boston River
0
Nacional Potosi
3
Copa Sudamericana 06/05/25
D
Guarani Asuncion
2
Nacional Potosi
2
Bolivia Copa Division Profesional 01/05/25
L
Blooming
2
Nacional Potosi
0
Bolivia Primera Division 27/04/25
L
Jorge Wilstermann
2
Nacional Potosi
1
Copa Sudamericana 22/04/25
L
Boston River
2
Nacional Potosi
1
Player to watch: Edinson Cavani
Edinson Cavani has three appearances under his belt at this tournament so far, scoring two goals. The former Napoli and Man Utd star has been in sensational form for Boca Juniors these past few weeks, scoring four times in his last six appearances. He'll fancy his chances against Nacional Potosi.