Get expert tips for the Copa Libertadores match between Boca Juniors and Nacional, including important statistics, predictions, and betting lines.
The spotlight is on Boca Juniors and Nacional for the second leg of their Copa Libertadores last-16 tie. They face each other this Wednesday at La Bombonera, aiming to build on last week’s 0-0 first-leg draw.
The winner of the Boca Juniors-Nacional contest will face either Atletico Nacional or Racing Club in the quarter-finals.
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Boca Juniors Form
Boca Juniors are on fire these days, and they’re not afraid to take on any opponent. In their last three matches, they showed off their unbeatable skills, scoring impressive victories of 2-1 and 0-2 against Newell’s Old Boys and Independiente, respectively. But even the best teams have their off days, and Boca Juniors’ winning streak was halted by Nacional, who managed to claim a hard-fought draw in a thrilling match that ended 0-0.
Nacional Form
Nacional have struggled for consistency in their last three matches across all tournaments. It all started with a heart-wrenching 0-1 defeat against Fenix, but then they came back stronger with an exhilarating 1-0 win against Cerro Largo. And just when you thought it couldn’t get any more tense, they managed to secure a nail-biting 0-0 draw against Boca Juniors.
Boca Juniors vs Nacional Stats
Based on the statistics from the last couple of matches played across all tournaments, here are some facts that could be helpful when placing bets on the upcoming game between Boca Juniors and Nacional.
- Boca Juniors have won 6 of the last 8 home matches without conceding a goal
- Boca Juniors have not lost the last 10 home matches in a row
- Boca Juniors have scored in the last 10 home matches in a row
- Boca Juniors have won 9 of the last 10 home matches
- Boca Juniors have not lost 11 of the last 12 matches
- In the last 3 Nacional matches the sum of goals was under 1.5
- In 6 of the last 7 Nacional away matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
- Nacional have not lost 8 of the last 10 matches
- Nacional have not lost 8 of the last 10 away matches
- In 5 of the last 7 away matches Nacional played, both teams scored
Boca Juniors vs Nacional – In-form players
Boca Juniors star Luis Advincula is looking to light up the scoresheet, having scored twice in his most recent Copa Libertadores outings. Fabian Noguera has also been a goal threat for Nacional, netting two goals in recent Copa Libertadores matches.
Boca Juniors vs Nacional Betting Tips
Full-time result
Boca Juniors are currently difficult to beat, having gone undefeated in nine matches. They’ve also had an impressive run of 10 home matches without defeat. In addition, they have not lost to Nacional in their last four meetings. Boca Juniors have won nine of their last 10 home matches and drew once. Nacional, on the other hand, won three of their previous 10 matches away from home, while they drew five and lost two.
Both teams to score
Boca Juniors scored first in 70% of their last 10 games, while Nacional scored first in 50% of their last 10 games. Boca Juniors won four matches without conceding a goal in their previous 10 matches.
Total goals
Over 2.5 goals happened in five of Boca Juniors’s last ten matches. They scored an average of 1.6 goals along the way. Over 2.5 goals appeared in four of the last ten matches that Nacional played. They scored 1.4 times on average in the process. Nacional’s last three matches had less than three goals.
Match predictions: Boca Juniors vs Nacional
To sum up, the upcoming match between Boca Juniors and Nacional seems to be a good betting opportunity.