Corinthians vs Boca Juniors Preview 29/06/2022

Corinthians vs Boca Juniors – 29/06/2022

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Within the early hours of Wednesday morning, two heavyweights of South American soccer go head-to-head within the final 16 of the Copa Libertadores.

Brazilian membership Corinthians welcome Argentine facet Boca Juniors to Area Corinthians as each groups purpose to reinforce their quarter-final hopes, with the second leg scheduled subsequent week

Can the hosts benefit from their residence benefit? Or will the guests acquire a first-leg lead? Let’s take a better take a look at each side.

Funnily sufficient, Corinthians and Boca Juniors got here by the identical group earlier than drawing one another within the spherical of 16.

Corinthians misplaced simply one among their six group video games, choosing up two wins and three attracts alongside the best way. Consequently, they completed one level away from third-place Deportivo Cali.

Nevertheless, after registering three wins, one draw and two losses, Boca Juniors completed atop Group E – one level forward of Corinthians.

Corinthians head into the primary leg on a five-game unbeaten streak throughout all competitions, having notched three wins and two attracts since their final loss.

Once you take a look at the larger image, the Brazilians have misplaced simply one among their earlier 17 outings in all competitions.

Additionally it is price noting that Corinthians have saved a clear sheet in every of their previous three video games, in addition to 4 of their earlier 5.

As for Boca Juniors, they suffered a 2-1 defeat to Union de Danta Fe final day out – that means they’ve misplaced two of their final 4 video games.

Once you take a look at the broader image, nevertheless, you will note that Boca have gained six of their earlier eight encounters throughout all competitions.

Having misplaced simply two of their earlier 14 matches in all competitions, Boca shall be assured of irritating Corinthians.

Head-to-head: Corinthians went unbeaten towards Boca in the course of the group stage, profitable 2-0 at residence earlier than drawing 1-1 in Argentina.

Since 2012, Boca Juniors have solely managed to win one among their six Copa Libertadores clashes towards Corinthians.

Group information: Paulinho stays a long-term damage absentee for Corinthians, whereas Bruno Mendez may also miss the primary leg.

Boca Juniors even have two damage absentees in the meanwhile, with Norberto Briasco and Augustin Almendra out with ankle points.

Though Boca are having fun with a constructive run in the meanwhile, there is no such thing as a hiding the truth that Corinthians have dominated the Argentine facet lately.

With that in thoughts, Forebet predicts that Corinthians will safe a low-scoring victory within the first leg – maintaining a clear sheet within the course of.