Union Santa Fe vs Boca Juniors Prediction: Will Boca Juniors get their 1st win?

Union Santa Fe vs Boca Juniors kick off the second round of Torneo Betano 2025. Both teams are seeking a quick rebound from season openers that fell short of expectations.

Union Santa Fe (D)

And their campaign got started with a tough 3-1 defeat against Estudiantes. In the first half they struggled defensively, shipping three goals inside the opening 21 minutes. They showed greater resiliency in the second half, but score through a lovely Verde shot in the 80th minute, but they never were organized in defence, and always weren't able to transition as quickly as needed. The results was a 3-2 win for the Bhoys, despite Union struggling to convert their fair share of chances, as they only managed three shots on target and only 48% possession. If they want to compete with Boca Juniors, they are going to need improvements.

Boca Juniors (D)

Argentinos Juniors started their season to a 0-0 draw with Boca Juniors. Their attacking efforts deserted the field despite control of possession (57%) offering just the one shot on target from seven attempts. Fabra and Advincula played key roles in shutting down Argentinos’ counterattacks,.Countering back. But their woes of a lack of clear scoring chances was a big problem and Boca will have to be more creative in front of target in the opening four minutes of this one.

Expert Betting Tips

While a historical record sees Boca Juniors coming out ahead, Union Santa Fe's desire to recover from their defeat at home, could make this a tough encounter. This is a cautious match, as Union Santa Fe is perhaps vulnerable at the back and Boca Juniors still appear to be struggling to score goals. There is something to be said for the defensive stability of Boca, and with Union's defense looks up, Boca will have a chance.