San Lorenzo Vs Boca Juniors Match Analysis And Prediction

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Boca Juniours make a trip to Estadio Pedro Bidegain to take on San Lorenzo in matchday seven of the Argentine Primera Division on Saturday.

While the hosts have failed to win in their previous two matches, Boca Juniors will be looking to bounce back from being knocked out of the Copa Libertadores through a penalty shootout.

San Lorenzo are currently 15th in the Argentine Primera Division standings, with the club sitting just three points above the relegation zone.

That adds major pressure onto each fixture as a defeat at the weekend has the potential of seeing them move closer to danger, something they will be keen to avoid.

At the same time, a victory could see them leapfrog Saturday’s opponents, which would not only strengthen their position in the table, but it would help provide some distance between the bottom four.

After a draw against Tigre, Ruben Dario Insua’s side were the defeated by Barracas Central despite an equaliser from Adam Bareiro, which they only held onto for two minutes before they conceded again.

Meanwhile, Boca Juniors are in a relatively stronger form, as they are currently sitting five points adrift of the top two, though they have struggled in recent times.

The head into the game off the back of four consecutive matches without a win in all competitions, which is something they will be looking to improve upon.

There is only a three-point gap between themselves and third-placed Platense, with a victory at the weekend having the potential of lifting them to fourth should other results favour them.

Sebastian Battaglia’s side were held to a goalless draw in their most recent game against Corinthians in the Copa Libertadores, which led to a penalty shootout that the lost, with that being the third straight game where they failed to score a goal.

San Lorenzo vs Boca Juniors head to head

The two teams have previously met on 45 occasions across all competitions, where San Lorenzo have claimed 18 victories while Boca have won 19, and they have drawn in eight. Boca have scored 54 goals and conceded 48. In their last five meetings, Boca have won three, San Lorenzo one with one draw.

San Lorenzo 1-1 Boca Juniors 05/02/18

Boca Juniors 3-0 San Lorenzo 10/03/19

San Lorenzo 0-2 Boca Juniors 21/09/19

Boca Juniors 0-2 San Lorenzo 28/07/21

Boca Juniors 1-0 San Lorenzo 26/01/22

San Lorenzo latest home form

San Lorenzo have recently failed to keep a good run of form at home, as they have been winless in their 11 most recent matches. They drew 1-1 with Tigre in their last home game in the league. In their last five matches, they have scored seven goals and conceded eight.

San Lorenzo 1-2 Patronato 23/04/22

San Lorenzo 1-1 Racing Club 07/05/22

San Lorenzo 1-1 Independiente 04/06/22

San Lorenzo 3-3 Arsenal 14/06/22

San Lorenzo 1-1 Tigre 26/06/22

San Lorenzo latest away form

San Lorenzo lost their last away game 2-1 to Barracas Central in the league. However, they have recently been on a good run of form at home, as they have been unbeaten in their previous four matches. In their last five matches, they have scored seven goals and conceded four.

Union 1-2 San Lorenzo 19/04/22

Newell’s Old Boys 1-2 San Lorenzo 28/04/22

Newell’s Old Boys 0-0 San Lorenzo 10/06/22

Central Cordoba SdE 0-2 San Lorenzo 22/06/22

Barracas Central 2-1 San Lorenzo 03/07/22

Boca Juniors latest home form

Boca Juniors have recently failed to keep a good run of form at home, having lost each of their three most recent matches. They lost through penalties to Corinthians in their last home game in the Copa Libertadores. In their last five matches, they have scored eight goals and conceded nine.

Boca Juniors 2-1 Arsenal 06/06/22

Boca Juniors 5-3 Tigre 16/06/22

Boca Juniors 1-2 Union 25/06/22

Boca Juniors 0-3 Banfield 02/07/22

Boca Juniors 0-0(P) Corinthians 06/07/22

Boca Juniors latest away form

Boca Juniors have recently been on a relatively good run of form on the road, having lost just one of their six most recent matches. They drew 0-0 with Corinthians in their last away game in the Copa Libertadores. In their last five matches, they have scored six goals and conceded two.

Tigre 0-2 Boca Juniors 07/05/22

Ferro Carril Oeste 0-1 Boca Juniors 08/06/22

Central Cordoba SdE 1-0 Boca Juniors 13/06/22

Barracas Central 1-3 Boca Juniors 20/06/22

Corinthians 0-0 Boca Juniors 29/06/22

San Lorenzo news

Adam Bareiro has been a constant goal threat for the hosts throughout this season, which should see him retain his spot in the starting XI.

San Lorenzo have been utilising a 3-4-2-1 formation recently, providing help offensively, while the midfield has also given strength defensively as well which has help the team.

Boca Juniors news

Boca Juniors will be able to welcome back Carlos Izquierdoz and Carlos Zambrano as they have already served their recent suspensions, which adds to the strength of the squad.

However, Nicolas Figal is still unavailable for the side due to a knee issue while Norberto Briasco is a doubt through an ankle injury.

Prediction and Odds

Boca Juniors have not recently been in the greatest form across all competitions, but this could be the perfect opportunity for them to get back in form.

San Lorenzo will be sure to provide a tough test, particularly as they play at home, but the visitors should eventually be able to claim the victory.

Odds: 1 2.30 X 2.05 2 1.90