Boca Juniors vs River Plate Prediction and Betting Tips | 21st September 2024

Boca Juniors will play host to River Plate at Estadio Alberto José Armando in the Argentine Primera División on Saturday. The visitors are plotting to take their revenge after falling at home in the sides’ previous cash.

Boca Juniors vs River Plate Preview

We are about to witness the first Superclásico of the season, with Buenos Aires neighbors Boca Juniors and River Plate taking the stage. The hosts claimed bragging rights in the previous derby 3-2, even while playing on the road. They are expecting a response, a strong one indeed this time, from the visiting side.

Xeneize are chasing their 37th league title, with their last success dating back to 2022. They sit 10th on 21 points ahead of matchday 15, trailing the top spot by nine points. Boca Juniors are tied on 21 points with two other teams, making the upcoming clash a must-win for the hosts. They are undefeated in their last 21 home games.

River Plate won the Argentine Primera División title for a record 38th time last season, edging ahead of Boca Juniors’ 37 titles. The visitors have not been impressive this term compared with their previous campaign. However, it's early days yet, with 13 more rounds of matches to spare. They could make up lost ground.

Los Millonarios, like Boca Juniors, have won five times, drawn six times and lost three times in 14 outings. They both seem to have the same stats save for goal difference, with River Plate on plus eight (+8) and Boca Juniors on plus five (+5). On their last trip to Estadio Alberto José Armando, the visitors claimed a 2-0 win.

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Boca Juniors vs River Plate Head-to-Head and Key Numbers

• Boca Juniors have won twice, drawn once and lost twice in their last five clashes with River Plate.
• Boca Juniors have won once, drawn thrice and lost once in their last five matches at home against Boca Juniors.
• Boca Juniors have won four times and drawn once in their last five matches at home in all competitions.
• River Plate have won once, drawn thrice and lost once in their last five matches on the road.
• Boca Juniors have won twice, drawn once and lost twice in their last five matches while River Plate have won twice and drawn thrice. Form Guide: Boca Juniors – L-W-W-D-L, River Plate – D-W-D-D-W.

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Boca Juniors vs River Plate Prediction

Their rivalry has also flowed down to the goal-scoring chart, with Milton Giménez of Boca Juniors leading by eight goals. He will be looking to maintain his rank.

Miguel Borja of River Plate follows closely behind in the second spot with seven goals. He could claim the top spot if things work out for him this weekend.

Boca Juniors are expected to prevail based on home advantage and momentum.

Prediction: Boca Juniors 2-1 River Plate

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Boca Juniors vs River Plate Betting Tips

Tip 1: Result – Boca Juniors to win

Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals – Yes

Tip 3: Boca Juniors to score first – Yes

Tip 4: River Plate to score - Yes