Get expert advice for the Copa Libertadores match between Nacional and Boca Juniors. Find top stats, predictions, and odds all in one place.
Nacional and Boca Juniors face off midweek in Uruguay for the first leg of their Copa Libertadores round-of-16 tie.
Boca Juniors earned their spot in the knockout round by finishing at the top of Group F in the group stages, while Nacional secured second place in Group B, edging out Independiente Medellin by a mere point.
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Nacional Form
Nacional are on the hunt for consistency and have added four points to their account in the last three matches. They played a thrilling 2-2 draw with Racing before suffering a narrow 0-1 loss against Fenix. However, they bounced back with a fantastic 1-0 victory over Cerro Largo.
Boca Juniors Form
Boca Juniors have won five games in a row and looked fabulous in their last three matches. They started off with an impressive 3-1 victory over Gimnasia LP. Then, they outclassed Newell’s Old Boys in a 2-1 win before finishing off strong by beating Independiente by a score of 2-0.
Nacional vs Boca Juniors Stats
The following facts may prove useful for those looking to place bets on the upcoming game between Nacional and Boca Juniors. These statistics are based on the teams’ recent performances across all tournaments.
- Nacional have not lost 33 of the last 35 home matches
- Nacional have scored in 29 of the last 31 home matches
- Nacional have won 11 of the last 13 home matches
- Nacional have not lost 15 of the last 17 matches
- Nacional have won 8 of the last 10 home matches and the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 12 of the last 14 Boca Juniors matches the sum of goals was under 2.5
- In 12 of the last 14 Boca Juniors matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 12 of the last 14 Boca Juniors away matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 5 of the last 6 Boca Juniors away matches the sum of goals was under 1.5
- In 8 of the last 10 Boca Juniors away matches the sum of goals was under 2.5
Nacional vs Boca Juniors – In-form players
Fabian Noguera has scored not one, but two goals in the last six Copa Libertadores games for Nacional. And if that wasn’t impressive enough, Luis Advincula has also been an absolute force to be reckoned with, providing two goals for Boca Juniors in his last six games.
Nacional vs Boca Juniors Betting Tips
Full-time result
In their last 10 home matches, Nacional won eight times and drew once while experiencing defeat in one of the games. On the other hand, Boca Juniors won five consecutive games and won five of their last 10 away games, drawing one and losing four.
Both teams to score
In six of their last 10 games, Nacional were able to score first, while their opponent Boca Juniors accomplished the same feat in seven out of their last 10 matches.
Total goals
Nacional saw over 2.5 goals in five of their last ten matches, as they scored an average of 1.5 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals happened in five of the last ten outings for Boca Juniors, who managed to score 1.7 times in those matches.
Match predictions: Nacional vs Boca Juniors
To sum up, the upcoming match between Nacional and Boca Juniors seems to be a good betting opportunity.
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