David Flower
Dailysports's expert
One of the matches in the 25th round of the Argentine Primera will take place on Monday at La Bombonera in Buenos Aires, where Boca Juniors will host Gimnasia y Esgrima. We suggest a bet on the match outcome with strong winning prospects.
Match Preview
Boca Juniors, a titan of Argentine football with a storied domestic and international legacy, continues to show resilience. Currently sitting 8th in the Primera standings with 35 points from 24 matches, the "Blue and Gold" remain undefeated in their last four outings.
Impressively, they have kept three clean sheets during this run, highlighting their robust defense and tactical discipline. Their most recent clash ended in a goalless draw away to Huracán—a tight, gritty contest where both sides prioritized defensive solidity over offensive flair.
Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata occupies 13th place with 32 points after 24 rounds, striving to climb higher. They secured a crucial 1-0 victory against Atlético Tucumán in their last match, marking their second win in three games.
Overall, Gimnasia has only lost once in their previous five matches (to Independiente), recording two wins and two draws. With momentum on their side, they aim to solidify their mid-table position.
Probable Lineups
- Boca Juniors: Brey, Saracchi, Rojo, Anselmino, Barinaga, Belmonte, Miramon, Fernandez, Aguirre, Cavani, Zeballos
- Gimnasia y Esgrima: Ledesma, Colazo, Martinez, Cabral, Morales, Pintado, Mamuth, Fernandez, Garayalde, Primante, Castillo
Match Facts and Head-to-Head Stats
- In their most recent cup clash in October, Boca advanced to the semifinals by winning a penalty shootout.
- The "Over 2.5 Goals" and "Both Teams to Score" bets hit in four of their last five encounters.
- At La Bombonera, four of the previous five meetings saw both teams score.
Prediction
Bookmakers favor Boca Juniors, offering odds of 1.82 for a home win. Given their recent form and strong defensive performances, backing Boca Juniors to win seems a solid choice. The "Blue and Gold" have emerged victorious in two of their last three head-to-head encounters.
