Boca Juniors vs Independiente: Prediction and odds on the Match on May 20 2025
At La Bombonera, Boca Juniors are set to face Independiente in the Torneo Betano 2025 quarter-finals. Come the end of the Round of 16, both teams are now ready for a close, well-played game under pressure.
Claim Your Welcome Bonus!Boca Juniors: form and statistics
In the Round of 16, Boca Juniors won in penaltis, after a 0-0 draw in the playing time, dominating the game with 56% possession and making 405 accurate passes. They shot the ball 14 times (six accurately) and their goalkeeper kept another clean sheet. So far, Boca has only let in 11 goals and has possessed the ball for about half of each match while averaging 11.41 shots per game. They haven’t lost their last 9 games played at home.
Boca Juniors: Lineup
Boca is expected to play with four defenders, two midfielders and three attackers up front. Marchesín is in the net and Blondel, Battaglia, Rojo and Blanco will line up behind him. A compact midfield composed by Belmonte, Delgado, Zenon and Palacios as the number 10, bring creativity. Merentiel and Velasco will fight upfront against the defensive line of Independiente. Cavani is now available to play and is a massive help.
� Boca Juniors starting lineup (4-3-3)
Marchesín – Blondel, Battaglia, Rojo, Blanco – Belmonte, Delgado, Zenon, Palácios - Velasco, Merentiel
⛔️ Out: Advincula, Figal, Rey Domenech, Romero (all injured)
� Head coach: Mariano Herron
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Independiente: form and statistics
Their recent victory over Rivadavia was a 1-0 result. They had almost half the possession, managed 10 attempts and only allowed one shot to reach the goalkeeper. They have reached this point through balanced play, scoring as many as they have allowed to be scored against them. Indeed, they maintain a clean record in more than 4 of every 10 matches and are the first to score in more than half of their games.
Independiente: Lineup
Independiente should have a mobile 4-3-3 playing system. Behind Vera, Valdez, Lomónaco and Angulo, Rodrigo Rey will be the goalkeeper. The expected midfielders are Loyola, Marcone and Cabral. Millan and Montiel will play on the wings giving support to Gimenez.
� Independiente starting lineup (4-3-3)
Rey – Vera, Lomonaco, Valdez, Angulo – Loyola, Marcone, Cabral – Millan, Gimenez, Montiel
⛔️ Out: Paredes, Sporle (injured)
� Head coach: Vaccari
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Boca Juniors vs Independiente: head to head statistics
In the last dozen matches, Boca Juniors was victorious 4 times, but Independiente took home 2 trophies and there were 6 draws. Boca has achieved 14, while Independiente has a total of 9, making their matches close and few goals are scored.There have only been 3 matches out of the last 12 where both sides found the scoreboard.
History of Head-to-Heads
Apertura Playoff 2025
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Liga Profesional 2024
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Liga Profesional 2023
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Torneo de Verano Group A 2023
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Boca Juniors vs Independiente: Betting Tips & Odds
- Boca Juniors to win or Draw & Under 2.5 Goals: They’re at home and have won several games in a row. Independiente’s matches end in a scoreline of 2.5 or less 71% of the time. This option is offered on the 1xbet bookmaker website for odds of 1.71;
- First Half Draw – 47% of the time, both teams are tied at the half. This option is offered on the 1xbet bookmaker website for odds of 1.88;
- Both Teams to Score: No - A clean sheet could happen for both sides, as both teams are organized at the back. This option is offered on the Bet365 bookmaker website for odds of 1.60;
Boca Juniors vs Independiente match prediction 20 May 2025
Boca Juniors are predicted to win because their strong play at home is matched by their significant control on the ball and accurate shots in the Round of 16 game. Independiente does not have sharp edge in scoring goals outside of their own home. Since Boca often has clean sheets and is skilled at pace, they are thought to triumph in a fixture that may come down to one good chance or a particular play from a set-piece.
Our match prediction: Boca Juniors to win or Draw & Under 2.5 Goals for a coefficient of 1.71 in the 1xbet bookmaker.
Our betting tip on the match: First Half Draw for a coefficient of 1.88 in the 1xbet bookmaker.
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