Velez vs Boca
Velez Sarsfield remain as group B leaders on nine points thanks to a 2-0 away triumph at Argentinos Juniors, with Lucas Janson and Thiago Almada scoring in a game that came out easier than expected. As a result, Mauricio Pellegrino’s men extended their winning run to six league matches. At home, El Fortin won three of the last four in domestic action, only losing to Gimnasia LP in the process. Winger Agustin Bouzat has overcome his ankle injury and is ready to start on Sunday, as well as the rest of the squad. The XI would be the same that beat Argentinos Juniors last time out.
Defending league champions are playing far below expectations this season. Last Sunday, they recorded a 1-1 home draw against newly-promoted side Sarmiento after trailing 1-0 at one point. As a result, Miguel Angel Russo’s men earned five points in three games so far. The team also extended their unbeaten run to 11 league matches (with four successes and seven stalemates in regular time), but won only one of the last six.
Velez is one of the best teams in the league right now and they should be extra motivated to play this Boca that has been underperforming despite having a great squad, so I expect the hosts not to lose here.