Sarmiento Junin vs Boca Juniors prediction, H2H & Probable Line-ups - November 11, 2024
One of the 22nd-round matches in the Argentine Championship will be played on Monday at Eva Perón Stadium, where Sarmiento Junín will host Boca Juniors. I suggest a bet on the total number of goals in this match, with good chances of success.
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Match Preview
This season, Sarmiento Junín has shown inconsistent results, currently sitting third from the bottom in the standings. A focus on solid defense and modest scoring—with an average of just 0.67 goals per match—has become the team’s hallmark.
Under Iván Damonte’s leadership, Sarmiento has struggled in the attacking phase, particularly against stronger opponents. This was evident in recent matches against Atlético Tucumán and Independiente, where they failed to score, losing 1-0 in the first match and drawing 0-0 at home in the second.
As for Boca Juniors, one of Argentina's football titans, they currently sit in 14th place with 28 points, trailing the leader by 14 points. Coached by Fernando Gago, the team strives for an attacking style but occasionally suffers from defensive lapses, resulting in losses to Lanús (0-1) and Tigre (0-3), as well as a draw with Boca Juniors.
However, their recent match against Godoy Cruz (4-1) showed that Boca favors an aggressive tempo, creating numerous chances in front of the opponent’s goal. Yet, their scoring efficiency drops noticeably in away games, which could be a crucial factor in this matchup.
Probable Line-ups
- Sarmiento Junín: Acosta, López, Paredes, Insaurralde, Díaz, Guacobini, Méndez, Jo, Gaitán, Mónaco, Bravo
- Boca Juniors: Brey, Saracchi, Rojo, Anselmino, Barinaga, Belmonte, Miramón, Fernández, Aguirre, Cavani, Zeballos
Match Facts and Head-to-Head
- Boca Juniors held a three-game winning streak against this opponent, but Sarmiento achieved two wins and a draw in their last three encounters
- In the last 8 matches between these teams, the "Total Over 2.5" bet never won
- Overall, Boca Juniors won five of their last eight matches against Sarmiento, with only one loss
Prediction
Bookmakers are favoring Boca Juniors, with odds of 2.01 for a win. We believe that this match is unlikely to have many goals, so our recommendation is to bet on "Total Under 2.0" at odds of 1.82.
