Boca Juniors vs Godoy Cruz Prediction: Can Godoy Cruz maintain their invincibility at La Bombonera?

In the upcoming fixture of Primera Division Argentina, Boca Juniors will face Godoy Cruz at Stadium Alberto J. Armando in Buenos Aires. The home side head here after a loss (1-0) against Lanus. The visitors come into this game after a draw (1-1) against Atl. Tucuman.

Betting tips and odds are provided below.

Boca Juniors (LDWLW)

Boca Juniors lost 1-0 to Lanús in a match that was played out equally, with the home team making the most of their chances. Boca Juniors dominated possession in the first half, with 61 percent of the ball, but failed to create much offensively. Boca threatened Lanús only four times, of which only one was on target, and Lanús had three shots, none of them troubling. The game was tight, played in midfield and both teams were happy to avoid any major risks. They changed the game in the second half, when Lanús brought on Eduardo Salvio in the 46th minute. In attack his presence was felt, and in the 79th minute he capitalised on Marcelo Moreno's assist to put Lanús ahead. Boca may have had the ball for more of the second half, but Lanús were more incisive, attempting 15 shots to Boca's four. Lanús' defence remained well organised and solid, the away team continued to try to react but, without much success. Boca, overall, held possession at 61%, but Lanús were more aggressive in attack with 18 shots to eight of Boca's. In contrast, Lanús only managed two goalkeeper interventions, while Boca Juniors' defence had to work harder, with four goalkeeper interventions. Lanús' victory puts them in a good place, while Boca leave the pitch frustrated with their finishing not being sharp enough. With this result, Boca Juniors is in 18th place in the table with 25 points. In the last 5 league games, the team has recorded 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses, with a record of 21 goals scored and 22 goals conceded.

Godoy Cruz (LDLDW)

Godoy Cruz and Atlético Tucumán played out a 1-1 draw in a balanced match for the 20th round of the Primera Division. Godoy Cruz were slightly superior in possession in the first half, having 55% possession to Atlético Tucumán's 45%, and more goal attempts (5 to 3). The advantage showed in the score in the 25th minute when Fernández, assisted by Andino, gave Godoy Cruz the lead. Atléti Tucumán tried to create clear chances, but couldn't find the target, given only one shot on target in the first half compared to one against. Atlético Tucumán came back with more of an attacking mindset in the second half and equalised very quickly. Estigarribia pulled one back in the 46th minute, never letting up on a move. Godoy Cruz were excellent in possession throughout, keeping overall possession at 49%, and remained competitive, generating 6 more goal attempts in the second half than the visiting team. There were not many shots on target (3 for each team); both teams were cautious. In terms of possession, Godoy Cruz had 53% compared to Atlético Tucumán's 47%, and attempted more (11 vs 9). But both teams struggled to score, and their 3 shots on target each. The two teams shared the points and they both gave a match of great commitment and balance. With this result, Godoy Cruz are in 10th place in the table with 28 points. In the last 5 league games, the team has recorded 2 wins and 3 draws, with a record of 22 goals scored and 19 goals conceded.

Extra Betting Tips

In the last 5 games between these 2 teams, Boca Juniors has won 3, Godoy Cruz has won 1, and they drew another. Goals were scored in 5 games, but with both teams scoring in just 2 of those matches.

It’s hard to predict a winner in this match, still Godoy Cruz are expected to get a draw.