Robert Sykes
Dailysports's expert
On April 20, 2025, at the Bombonera stadium in Buenos Aires, the 14th round of the Argentine Primera will feature a match between Boca Juniors and Estudiantes. I suggest placing a bet on one of the teams.
Boca Juniors
Boca continues to confidently affirm its status as one of the giants of Argentine football. Seven wins in the last eight matches is a vivid indicator of the team's current form, deservedly leading their group with three rounds remaining in the main stage of the championship.
The home statistics are particularly impressive: the Bombonera has once again become a true fortress. Just one draw in seven matches, with all others being victories, often with a significant margin. This makes Boca the league leader in points earned at home.
In attack, the team is also highly effective—20 goals in 13 rounds, second only in scoring to the powerful Racing. Boca demonstrates mature, balanced football, and if they maintain their current level of play, they have every chance to fight for the title.
Estudiantes
Estudiantes risks not realizing their potential in the current competition: the team is in 5th place in the group, still with a chance to advance to the playoffs, but the situation urgently requires stabilization. The remaining three rounds are a true test of resilience, as "Pincharratas" face exclusively top-tier opponents: Boca, Tigre, and Argentinos Juniors.
Clearly, the current form leaves much to be desired. Just one win in the last seven matches is a worrying signal. In the championship, Estudiantes hasn't won in five rounds, with two draws and three losses. If the team fails to reverse the negative trend, they risk missing out on the playoff stage.
Probable Lineups
- Boca Juniors: Marchesin, Blondel, Battaglia, Rojo, Blanco, Belmonte, Delgado, Zenon, Palacios, Jimenez, Cavani
- Estudiantes: Mancia, Mesa, Nunez, Boselli, Mori, Arzamendia, Ascacibar, Piovi, Medina, Palacios, Carrillo
Match Facts and H2H
- Boca has failed to score in only one of the last eight matches, confirming their stability in attack.
- Estudiantes have kept a clean sheet only once in the last seven encounters, indicating defensive issues.
- At home, Boca has played three consecutive "clean sheet" matches, showing reliability in defense.
- However, in head-to-head encounters, Estudiantes holds the advantage—Boca has not won in the last six meetings: three draws and three losses.
Prediction
Boca Juniors confidently leverages the home crowd advantage, consistently delivering quality performances at the Bombonera. Estudiantes is in notably poor form and does not inspire confidence ahead of their visit to Buenos Aires. Despite unfavorable head-to-head statistics, the current playing conditions of the teams tip the scales in favor of the hosts. I suggest considering a bet on Boca Juniors' victory with odds of 2.09.
