Tomás Yelmini
Argentine soccer has vibrant matches scheduled for Sunday, February 19, and one of them will be Boca Juniors vs Platense on Matchday 4 of the Professional League.
The Xeneize is coming off a 1-2 defeat against Talleres in Córdoba and as a consequence many are questioning the continuity of coach Hugo Ibarra. Meanwhile, Platense, coached by Boca’s all-time leading scorer Martín Palermo, arrives at La Bombonera undefeated and is expected to receive a warm welcome from the fans in blue and gold.
Without further ado, at JefeBet we tell you how both teams are preparing for the duel on Sunday, February 19 of matchday 4 of the Professional League, and the predictions, the odds and the probable lineups for Boca Juniors vs Platense.
Predictions, Odds, and Betting Preview for the Boca Juniors vs Platense Argentine First Division Matchday 4 Game on February 19, 2023
- Where: Alberto J. Armando Stadium, La Bombonera – Buenos Aires, Argentina
- When: Sunday, February 19, 2023, 5.15 PM E.T.
- Moneyline: Boca Juniors (-165) / Tie (+265) / Platense (+475)
- Asian Handicap: Boca Juniors (-0.5, -175), Platense (+0.5, +120)
- Over/Under (2.5): Over (+135) / Under (-195)
- Both teams score: Yes (+125) / No (-180)
Odds provided by DraftKings.
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Betting on Boca Juniors
Boca has not been playing well for a long time now, and so far it has won one game, a 1-0 win against Atlético Tucumán at home. Moreover, the team has tied once, 0-0 against Central Córdoba at home, and lost once, 1-2 against Talleres in Córdoba.
The poor performance of key players worries Ibarra, and that is why he is considering changes for the match against Platense. Although it has not been confirmed yet, it is known that Frank Fabra could lose his place and be replaced by young Agustín Sández, while Juan Ramírez and Pol Fernández are also at risk of losing their spots in the midfield.
Up front, Miguel Merentiel will start in place of Nicolás Orsini, who is injured, and Luca Langoni will replace Sebastián Villa, who was sent off in Córdoba.
Probable lineup (4-3-3): Sergio Romero; Luis Advíncula, Bruno Valdéz, Jorge Figal and Agustín Sández; Ezequiel Fernández, Alan Varela and Martín Payero; Óscar Romero, Miguel Merentiel and Luca Langoni.
Betting on Platense
Platense accumulates five points as a result of two draws: 2-2 against Newell’s, and 1-1 against Atlético Tucumán, both at home, and one win, a 2-1 victory against Independiente, away from home.
The coach of the Calamar is none other than Martín Palermo, Boca Juniors’ top scorer, who has never been able to defeat his former club. Indeed, he has faced Boca a total of seven times, losing four and reaching a draw on three occasions, while being the coach of Godoy Cruz, Arsenal and Aldosivi. That is to say, this will be the first time he will face Boca while wearing the Platense’s coach jersey. Will the jersey break the curse?
Probable lineup (4-2-3-1): Ignacio Arce; Nicolás Morgantini, Ignacio Vázquez, Gastón Suso and Juan Infante; Jerónimo Cacciabue and Nicolás Castro; Franco Baldassarra, Vicente Taborda and Agustín Alonso; and Mauro Quiroga.
JefeBet Prediction
The history of Boca Juniors vs Platense shows that they have played 115 matches in the professional era, of which Boca has won 52 and Platense, 24. The Calamar is a tough opponent, especially when playing away from home, and it showed what it is capable of when it defeated Independiente.
If Ibarra puts in the younger players, the team will gain freshness and rhythm, and only then could the team be able to get the three points. For JefeBet, this match will end in a draw.
Prediction: Boca Juniors vs Platense will draw 1-1.
