Nacional vs Boca Juniors Prediction: Goals from both teams

In the first leg of round 16 of the Copa Libertadores, Nacional will square off against Boca Juniors at the Estadio Gran Parque Central. Boca Juniors was top of their group while Nacional came second in the group and we are expecting a tough game with goals. Please see the carefully prepared tips for you below.

Form: WDWWW

Having secured the second position in their group during the Copa Libertadores, Nacional has been displaying excellent form ever since. Their latest league match resulted in a 1-0 victory against Cerro Largo, showcasing their strong performance. Currently sitting in the second position in the Uruguayan league table, Nacional boasts an impressive unbeaten record in their last five games, comprising four victories and a draw. With their confidence soaring, they are now fully prepared to take on Boca Juniors in the upcoming encounter.

Form: WWWWD

Boca Juniors finished top of their group in the Copa Libertadores and they had a wonderful league run afterwards. Their most recent victory in the league was a 0-2 victory against Independiente which totaled their league victories to 4 consecutive league victories in the league. They are currently 6th in the Argentina Premier division with 4 victories and a draw in their last 5 games as well as an unbeaten record.

A critical look at their last 4 encounters produced a win each for both teams and 2 draws.

Both teams have been in excellent form, maintaining unbeaten records in their last 5 league games. Interestingly, their last two encounters resulted in draws, emphasizing the tense and competitive nature of their clashes. Considering the current form of both sides, our initial prediction points towards goals being scored by both teams in this upcoming match, with odds set at 2.10.