Probably the most storied derby matches on the earth will take heart stage as Argentine giants Boca Juniors and River Plate meet on Sunday. Each groups aren’t performing to their lofty expectations however they sit solely 4 factors out of first place within the Primera Division with 17 matches performed. Being degree on factors, this shall be an particularly crucial match which provides gas to the hearth of the derby.
Neither facet have misplaced of their final 5 matches, however River Plate haven’t gained a league match at La Bombonera since 2015. Marcelo Gallardo has had a troublesome job this season after dropping Enzo Fernadez and Julian Alvarez to the switch market, however River have constructed a balanced assault with 14 completely different gamers scoring no less than one purpose this season. Boca Juniors have had one of many leakiest defenses in Argentina permitting 22 objectives however the staff has carried out significantly better at dwelling, solely dropping two matches.
Right here’s our storylines, how one can watch the match and extra:
How you can watch and odds
- Date: Sunday, Sep. 11 | Time: 4 p.m. ET
- Location: La Bombonera — Buenos Aires
- TV: None | Stay stream: Paramount+
- Odds: Boca Juniors +195; Draw +190; River Plate +126 (through Caesars Sportsbook)
Storylines
Boca Juniors: Sebastian Villa not being out there for the match shall be a giant blow for Boca. The winger has been concerned in 10 objectives in the course of the season however has been out because the finish of August with a knee harm. Hugo Ibarra may also be with out Exequel Zeballos and Diego Gonzalez.
River Plate: Pablo Solari is doubtful for River Plate as Gallardo’s depth has been examined whereas Bruno Zuculini may also miss the match as he continues to serve a suspension from a crimson card in opposition to Barracas Central.
Prediction
A hotly contested match shall be match for pleasure from begin to end however Boca’s dwelling benefit shall be an excessive amount of to beat. Choose: Boca Juniors 2, River Plate 1
