Boca Juniors are set to play Argentinos Juniors at La Bombonera on Sunday in the Argentine Primera Division.
Boca Juniors come into this game on the back of a 0-0 draw against Alexander Medina's Talleres in their most recent Argentine Primera Division game. Boca Juniors registered no shots on target, despite fielding the likes of Cristian Pavon and Norberto Briasco.
Argentinos Juniors, on the other hand, drew 1-1 against Central Cordoba. A first-half goal from midfielder Alejandro Martinez for Central Cordoba was cancelled out by a late second-half goal from young attacker Mateo Coronel for Argentinos Juniors.
Boca Juniors vs Argentinos Juniors Head-to-Head
In 20 head-to-head encounters between the two sides, Boca Juniors hold the advantage. They have won six games, lost four and drawn 10.
The two clubs last faced each other earlier this year, with the game ending in a 2-2 draw. Goals from midfielders Diego Sosa and Fausto Vera for Argentinos Juniors was cancelled out by goals from attacker Mauro Zarate and striker Ramon Abila for Boca Juniors. Argentinos Juniors had young midfielder Franco Ibarra sent off late in the second-half.
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Boca Juniors vs Argentinos Juniors Team News
Boca Juniors
Boca Juniors will be without Argentina international Eduardo Salvio, while there are doubts over the availability of midfielder Agustin Almendra. Other than that there are no known issues and manager Miguel Angel Russo is expected to have a fully fit squad at his disposal.
Injured: Eduardo Salvio
Doubtful: Agustin Almendra
Suspended: None
Argentinos Juniors
Meanwhile, Argentinos Juniors have no known injury concerns and manager Gabriel Milito is likely to have a full squad to choose from.
Injured: None
Doubtful: None
Suspended: None
Boca Juniors vs Argentinos Juniors Predicted XI
Boca Juniors Predicted XI (4-1-4-1): Agustin Rossi, Marcelo Weigandt, Carlos Izquierdoz, Marcos Rojo, Agustin Sandez, Esteban Rolon, Cristian Pavon, Cristian Medina, Alan Varela, Agustin Obando, Norberto Briasco
Argentinos Juniors Predicted XI (3-4-1-2): Lucas Chaves, Kevin Mac Allister, Miguel Angel Torren, Lucas Villalba, Matias Romero, Jonathan Gomez, Franco Moyano, Elias Gomez, Gabriel Carabajal, Gabriel Hauche, Gabriel Avalos
Boca Juniors vs Argentinos Juniors Prediction
Boca Juniors have endured a poor start to the Argentine Primera Division, and are yet to win a game. Experienced forward Carlos Tevez left the club this year, and in his absence the likes of Cristian Pavon and Norberto Briasco have had to take on more responsibility.
Argentinos Juniors, on the other hand, have won only one game in the Argentine Primera Division so far. The likes of Gabriel Avalon and Gabriel Hauche will be crucial if they are to get a positive result in this game.
Boca Juniors should register their first win.
Prediction: Boca Juniors 2-1 Argentinos Juniors