Boca Juniors vs Club Atletico Platense Prediction: Another Test for Martin Palermo

In the upcoming scheduled fixture of the Argentine Primera Division, Matchday 4, Boca Juniors will face off against Atletico Platense at the Estadio Alberto J. Armando in Buenos Aires. According to the table standings Platense stands 13th with a win and 5 points from three games played. On the other hand, Boca stands 18th with a win and 4 points. Boca Juniors and Platense last played in August 2022 and Boca secured a win (2-1). The fans for Blue and Gold will be excited to face off Platense in Estadio Alberto J. Armando. 

Boca Juniors - Coming off a Shocking Defeat Against Talleres Cordoba (LDWLD)

Though Boca Juniors started the proceedings with a win against Tucuman (1-0), but have failed to get going. In the last outing, Talleres defeated Boca (2-1), in which Luca Langoni scored the only goal for Boca in the 83rd minute of play. Moreover, Sebastian Villa was sent off the field on red card suspension. Hugo Ibarra is likely to make possible changes to the starting lineup for the upcoming contest. Boca has not lost a game in its last 10 home fixtures, which is why the upcoming matchup will have Boca as ultimate favorites. With a goal scoring average of 1.10 goals per game and a conceding average of just 0.50 in home fixtures, Boca is likely to play robustly. If we talk about replacements, Miguel Merentiel will be replacing Nicolas Orsini and Luca Langoni will take place of Sebastian Villa. 

Expected Opening Lineup for Boca Juniors

Sergio Romero; Luis Advíncula, Bruno Valdéz, Jorge Figal and Agustín Sández; Ezequiel Fernández, Alan Varela and Martín Payero; Óscar Romero, Miguel Merentiel and Luca Langoni.

Club Atletico Platense - Coming off Draws Against Newell’s and Tucuman (DWDDL)

Going in the matchup, Tucuman is coming off a draw against Club Ateltico Platense (1-1), in which Mauro Quiroga scored the opening goal of the match in 17th minute of play. Platense is likely to keep an unchanged formation, however, few replacements might be made. With the likes of Taborda and Quiroga leading the attack, Platense is likely to give Boca a reasonable competition. With a goal scoring average of 0.80 goals per game in the last 10 away fixtures, Platense is likely to play a little defensive. Secondly, the goal conceding average is 1.60 goals per game, which is quite higher in comparison to the scoring average .

Expected Opening Lineup for Club Atletico Platense

Ignacio Arce; Nicolás Morgantini, Ignacio Vázquez, Gastón Suso and Juan Infante; Jerónimo Cacciabue and Nicolás Castro; Franco Baldassarra, Vicente Taborda and Agustín Alonso; and Mauro Quiroga.

Expert Betting Tips

Going in the matchup, Martin Palermo will be looking to beat his former club this time around, as in the last 7 outings against Boca, he has secured 4 draws and 3 defeats. In the last two outings between Boca and Platense, the game total was over 2.5 goals and both sides managed to score. I will be backing the home side to win and the final scoreline to be (2-1).

• Boca Juniors to Win for 1.66
• Total Over 2.5 for 2.48
• Both Teams to Score - Yes for 2.33