Round of 16
Boca Juniors vs Cruzeiro
Stadium: Alberto Jose Armando
16.08.2024 03:30
Boca Juniors will face off against Cruzeiro at the Alberto Jose Armando with their 9-game unbeaten run on the line. Boca Juniors finished second place in Group D of the Copa Sudamericana with just two points behind group leaders Fortaleza while Cruzeiro finished top of Group B. Boca Juniors were drawn against Independiente del Valle in the round of 32 and they advanced to the round of 16 by a narrow 1-0 aggregate victory. Will Boca Juniors' unbeaten run come to an end at Alberto Jose Armando on Friday? Please see the carefully prepared tips.
Boca Juniors
Form in all competitions: DDWDW
Boca Juniors had an amazing run in Group D as they finished second with only 2 points behind group leaders Fortaleza. In the Argentinian top league, Boca Juniors have remained unbeaten in their last 6 games with 4 draws and 2 victories. Boca Juniors advanced to the round of 16 after easing past Independiente del Valle in the round of 32 by a narrow 1-0 aggregate win with Edinson Cavani scoring the only goal of the game for Boca Juniors in the 39th minute of the return leg game. Cavani continues to impress for Boca Juniors as he is the team's current top scorer with 4 league goals this season.
Cruzeiro
Form in all competitions: DLWWL
Cruzeiro finished top of Group B in the Copa Sudamericana with an unbeaten record throughout the group stage games. They finished with a record of 3 wins and 3 draws from the 6 games played in the group stage games. In their domestic league, Cruzeiro has been in good form. They are currently 6th place in the Brasileiro Serie A with 11 wins, 3 draws, and 7 losses from the 21 league games played.
Head-To-Head Statistics
A critical look at their last 2 encounters produced a win for Boca Juniors and a draw.
Expert Betting Tips
Both teams have met twice which was in the knockout stage of the Copa Libertadores in 2018. Boca Juniors won the first leg with a 2-0 victory while the second leg ended in a 1-1 draw. It’s going to be a different dynamic on Friday as both teams will come all out for the win. Boca Juniors have their unbeaten record to uphold while Cruzeiro will be out to extend their unbeaten record in the Copa Sudamericana. We envisage a very tough game here with a likely win or draw for the hosts.