Boca Juniors vs Deportivo Pereira Prediction: Can the Home Side Deliver on Continental Stage and Put an End to its Losing Match Form?

In the upcoming fixture of Copa Libertadores, Matchday 2, Boca Juniors will be hosting Deportivo Pereria at the Estadio Alberto J. Armando in Buenos Aires. The upcoming clash will be the first official meeting between the two teams, which makes the analysis and prediction based on the two side’s recent match form, stats, and other dimensions. Continue reading to find out more about how the Argentinian side hosts the Colombian champions in Buenos Aires.

Boca Juniors - Has Lost Three Consecutive Matches in Primera A (LLLDW)

The home side is going through a rough patch of inconsistency and failing team combinations. With no wins in the ongoing month so far, the pressure will be on the hosts for sure. Going in the matchup against Deportivo Pereira, Boca is coming off a defeat against Estudiantes (0-1), in which Sebastian Villa, Cristian Medina, Exequiel Zeballos, and Guillermo Fernandez didn’t justify their selection. Though Boca Juniors is equipped with reasonable names in the Argentine Primera Division, their recent form is declining rapidly. The services of Jorge Almiron are still not being recognized and reaping the fruit for which they were sourced actually. With injuries to Bruno Valdez, Frank Fabra, and Juan Ramirez, Boca is also struggling with team combinations. With three defeats, a draw, and a win in the last five matches played, Boca is likely to start under pressure against Deportivo Pereira, who hasn't won a match in the last five played.

Expected Opening Lineup for Boca Juniors

Sergio Romero; Luis Advíncula, Nicolás Valentini, Jorge Figal, Valentín Barco; Alan Varela, Pol Fernández, Cristian Medina; Sebastián Villa, Darío Benedetto, Exequiel Zeballos.

Deportivo Pereira - Yet to Unleash Their True Potential (DWDDD)

Going in the matchup, Deportivo Pereira is coming off a draw against Santa Fe (2-2), in which Carlos Ramirez and Angelo Rodriguez scored goals. In the last five matches played, Deportivo Pereira has tied matches and won a single fixture, that too against Union Magdalena (0-3). In the last five matches played, Deportivo Pereira has scored 7 goals, averaging 1.40 goals per match. With six draws in the last 7 matches played, Deportivo Pereira will be looking to maximize its winning potential and earn three important points. Alejandro Restrepo and his men will be desperate to get themselves going and register a decent win in the ongoing season.

Expected Opening Lineup for Deportivo Pereira

Aldair Quintana; Edisson Restrepo, Geisson Perea, Carlos Ramirez; Yilmar Velasquez, Eber Moreno, Larry Angulo, Johan Bocanegra, Jimer Fory; Kevin Aladesanmi, Arley Rodriguez.

Expert Betting Tips

The Colombian team has also not been able to consolidate and play together as a unit. On the other side of the story, the home side will be looking to break the shackles and deliver a confident performance at home. With the odds being evenly balanced, I am predicting both sides to score. However, the final result is likely to be in Boca's favor. It's high time for Sebastian Villa and Cristian Medina to perform and get their struggling side over the line.

• Boca Juniors to Win for 1.40
• Total Over 2.5 for 1.91
• Sebastián Villa Cano To Score A Goal At Any Time - Yes for 2.25