Boca Juniors vs Defensa y Justicia Prediction, Lineups & Odds

Two or Less Goals Predicted in this Clash

Boca Juniors and Defensa y Justicia may not score many goals between them and that means we will wager on Under 2.5. This Total Goals pick could be the best plan of action and you can secure a price of 1.67.

2-2 Draw in in Pair’s Previous H2H

Boca Juniors won their last game 3-0. This was a road victory against Central Córdoba, making it five wins on the bounce. Fernando Gago's team boasted 58% possession and recorded four shots on target, while Milton Gimenez, Jose Florentin (own goal) and Miguel Merentiel scored one goal each.

Defensa y Justicia have won back-to-back games, including a recent 1-0 victory against Estudiantes de La Plata at home. El Halcón were 49% in the possession stakes and had six shots on goal, with Gaston Togni striking late with the winner.

Boca have not lost any of the past six games against Defensa, with the last clash being a 2-2 draw. The past 6 H2H meetings have featured three Boca wins and three draws.

Primera Division		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
3	Boca Juniors	16	10	3	3	24	11	13	24:11	33
17	Defensa Justicia	16	5	4	7	18	22	-4	18:22	19

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Boca have 6 wins, 1 loss and 3 draws, averaging 1.2 goals from 3.1 shots on goal and 7.4 attempts. Los Xeneizes have averaged 55.5% possession and 3.5 corners per match, with their opponents getting 0.5 goals from 3.1 shots on goal, 8.8 attempts and 5.0 corners.

Miguel Merentiel is the top goalscorer with 3, Milton Gimenez has 2, with Luis Advincula and two other players on 1. Milton Gimenez has recorded the most assists with 2.

Defensa have 5 victories, 2 defeats and 3 draws, with an average of 1.2 goals from 4.1 shots on goal and 9.5 attempts. Pablo De Muner's men have averaged 56.2% possession, 5.2 corners awarded and 4.3 corners against, while they’ve conceded 0.6 goals from 4.3 shots on goal and 9.9 attempts.

The top scorers have been Gaston Togni with 4, Juan Miritello on 3 and Aaron Molinas 2. Alexis Soto and Benjamin Schamine have been the top assists providers with 2 in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Boca Juniors confirmed lineup (4-3-1-2): Agustin Marchesin (GK), Lucas Blondel, Lautaro Di Lollo, Marcos Rojo, Lautaro Blanco, Williams Alarcon, Milton Delgado, Kevin Zenon, Carlos Palacios, Edinson Cavani, Milton Gimenez.

Defensa y Justicia confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Enrique Bologna (GK), Ezequiel Cannavo, Lucas Ferreira, Emanuel Aguilera, Alexis Soto, Kevin Gutierrez, Cesar Perez, Matias Miranda, Aaron Molinas, Gaston Togni, Abiel Osorio.

Expert Primera Division Analysis

Team news plays a valuable role and we’re always monitoring the players who have an injury concern. We’ve also got a handle on the form guide, with plenty of data provided which puts you in the picture in terms of stats.

Key Boca Juniors vs Defensa y Justicia league stats:

• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 15 of the last 20 Boca games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 7 of the last 10 Boca games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in any of the last 5 Defensa games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 8 of the last 10 Defensa games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 6 Defensa games.

Boca Juniors vs Defensa y Justicia Prediction

The stats imply that we’ll see a low-scoring Primera Division clash, with a total goal count of two or less expected based on the information to hand. Secure a price of 1.67 for Under 2.5 Goals.

In the quest to secure bigger odds, then a particular route could be selecting Under 2.5 Goals in a Total Goals & Both Teams to Score wager. A bigger potential return can be landed by including BTTS No.

Under 2.5 Probability

The betting sites are estimating that there is a 60% likelihood of this pick landing a return. Our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be 65-70%. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.

Our Pick

Under 2.5 Goals @ 1.67 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Boca 2 - 0 Defensa

Boca can be backed to win 2-0 when it comes to the correct score. We’ll go for the 6.75 that this happens and hopefully we’ll get a good run for our money.

Corners Prediction

Boca Under 5.5 Corners 1.83

In their past six games, Boca have not covered the 5.5 corners line. On this evidence, we can take odds of 1.83 that this Boca Team Corners wager falls short of the line.

Corner Stats

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Boca

Total

8.50 3.50 5.00

Home

8.00 5.10 2.90

Away

9.40 3.60 5.80

Defensa

Total

9.50 5.20 4.30

Home

9.40 4.90 4.50

Away

10.50 5.30 5.20

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

1.83

Under 9.5

1.83

Boca Corners

Over 5.5

1.83

Under 5.5

1.83

Defensa Corners

Over 3.5

1.80

Under 3.5

1.91

Most Corners

1

1.38

X

7.00

2

3.30

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Boca Juniors vs Defensa y Justicia Odds

Boca Juniors are the 1.75 favourites and that means a 57% chance of winning this Primera Division match according to the betting odds at the bookies. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Defensa y Justicia are trading at 4.75.

The Total Goals market is popular and Under 2.5 Goals has the shortest odds right now. Both Teams to Score No is available at 1.75 for anyone expecting at least one side to draw a blank.

A Bet Builder allows you to combine different Primera Division betting markets for a match. For example, you might want to predict the Match Winner and Total Goals at a football betting site.

Full-Time Result

1

1.75

X

3.60

2

4.75

Half-Time Result

1

2.50

X

2.05

2

5.00

Double Chance

1X

1.18

12

1.29

X2

1.95

Draw No Bet

1

1.30

2

3.40

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.75

2.05

2 Hcp +0.75

1.80

Total Goals

Under 2.5

1.67

Over 2.5

2.15

Both Teams to Score

Yes

2.00

No

1.75

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Team Stats

Team News

Our Boca vs Defensa team news will highlight the injuries for both squads, with the lineups giving you a helping hand with your bets.

We’ve got details of the Primera Division squads so that you know every player on the roster.

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