No real changes are expected given their good run of form. Mauricio Pellegrino still has a full squad to pick from. Eduardo Salvio and Ezequiel Almiron remain long-term absentees for Boca. Marcos Rojo will continue at centre-back following his return from suspension.
Velez Sarsfield's unbelievable form continues as their unbeaten streak stands at 11 league games and despite games being tighter in recent matchdays, there is no end in sight. As ever Thiago Almada has been the integral figure for Velez in recent times from his playmaker role and recent links to European transfers come as no surprise. Three successive victories for Boca Juniors were the perfect response to Superclasico defeat and nine goals in that time speaks to a more free-flowing side. Luis Vazquez's five goals in nine starts has seen Boca finally find a frontman to rely on for goals consistently although they are happy to share them round the team when required. 2:2
There have been over 2.5 goals scored in Boca Juniors's last 5 away games (Liga Profesional). Velez Sarsfield are undefeated in their last 11 matches (Liga Profesional). Boca Juniors have been winning at both half time and full time in their last 3 matches (Liga Profesional). Boca Juniors have won 5 of their last 6 matches (Liga Profesional). Boca Juniors are undefeated in their last 7 matches against Velez Sarsfield in all competitions. Boca Juniors have scored at least 2 goals in their last 3 matches (Liga Profesional).
Velez Sarsfield's unbelievable form continues as their unbeaten streak stands at 11 league games and despite games being tighter in recent matchdays, there is no end in sight. As ever Thiago Almada has been the integral figure for Velez in recent times from his playmaker role and recent links to European transfers come as no surprise. Three successive victories for Boca Juniors were the perfect response to Superclasico defeat and nine goals in that time speaks to a more free-flowing side. Luis Vazquez's five goals in nine starts has seen Boca finally find a frontman to rely on for goals consistently although they are happy to share them round the team when required. 2:2
No real changes are expected given their good run of form. Mauricio Pellegrino still has a full squad to pick from. Eduardo Salvio and Ezequiel Almiron remain long-term absentees for Boca. Marcos Rojo will continue at centre-back following his return from suspension.
There have been over 2.5 goals scored in Boca Juniors's last 5 away games (Liga Profesional). Velez Sarsfield are undefeated in their last 11 matches (Liga Profesional). Boca Juniors have been winning at both half time and full time in their last 3 matches (Liga Profesional). Boca Juniors have won 5 of their last 6 matches (Liga Profesional). Boca Juniors are undefeated in their last 7 matches against Velez Sarsfield in all competitions. Boca Juniors have scored at least 2 goals in their last 3 matches (Liga Profesional).