Tomás Yelmini
The Argentine First Division calendar never takes a break, and it’s packed with midweek matches that complete matchday 11. One game that stands out is the clash between San Lorenzo and Boca Juniors.
San Lorenzo, currently second in the league and trailing behind leader River Plate, heads into this game after a hard-fought victory in Tucuman. Meanwhile, Boca Juniors‘ highlight is the debut of Jorge Almirón as head coach. He watched from La Bombonera box alongside the Football Council, as his new team lost to Colón de Santa Fe, previously the worst team in the league.
At JefeBet, we have all the details on how both teams are preparing for this match. We’ll provide you with predictions, odds, and probable lineups for San Lorenzo vs. Boca Juniors.
Predictions, Odds, and Betting Preview for the San Lorenzo vs Boca Juniors Argentine League Matchday 11 Game on April 12, 2023
- Where: Pedro Bidegain Stadium – City of Buenos Aires, Argentina
- When: Wednesday, April 12, 2023, 2.30 PM E.T.
- Moneyline: San Lorenzo (+165) / Tie (+195) / Boca Juniors (+190)
- Asian Handicap: San Lorenzo (-0.25, +115) / Boca Juniors (+0.25, -165)
- Over/Under (2.5): Over (+165) / Under (-230).
- Both teams score: Yes (+110) / No (-150)
Odds provided by DraftKings
Betting on San Lorenzo
San Lorenzo has been playing well lately and currently sits in second place in the Argentine League standings with 20 points. They are the only team chasing River Plate, trailing them by just four points. Out of 10 games, they have won six, drawn two, and lost two, scoring 13 goals while only conceding five. (Along with River, they have the best defensive record in the league.)
Last weekend, San Lorenzo secured a 3-1 away victory against Atlético Tucumán in a thrilling match, which you can watch in the video above.
That night, San Lorenzo attempted 15 shots on goal, of which six were on target and caused danger to Tomas Marchiori’s goal. However, Lucas Pusineri’s team also created problems for San Lorenzo, attempting 19 shots and hitting the target seven times. Nevertheless, the three points went to Boedo thanks to goals from Nahuel Barrios and Ivan Leguizamón, who scored twice.
Probable lineup (5-4-1): Augusto Batalla; Agustín Gray, Federico Gattoni, Gonzalo Luján, Rafael Pérez and Malcom Braida; Nahuel Barrios, Carlos Sánchez, Jalil Elías and Iván Leguizamón; and Andrés Vombergar.
Betting on Boca Juniors
Boca Juniors currently sits in 12th position in the league table with 14 points, earned from four wins, two draws, and four losses. They have scored 13 goals and conceded 10 in their 10 games played. In their last match, they suffered an unexpected home defeat against Colón, a team that had not won a single game this season until then.
Boca Juniors lost 1-2, conceding a goal to Ramón Wanchope Ábila just one minute into the game. It took them 75 minutes to equalize against the team at the bottom of the standings (the goal was scored by Óscar Romero). Boca Juniors is struggling defensively, making costly mistakes, as evidenced by the goal they conceded in the 91st minute to Andrew Teuten.
Despite having 71% of ball possession, attempting 20 shots on goal, hitting the target only six times, and winning four corners, Boca Juniors was unable to win the game. Conversely, Colón only managed two shots on goal, but it was enough to leave Boca Juniors empty-handed. The Xeneize needs to improve their defensive performance if they want to win against San Lorenzo in the upcoming match.
Probable lineup (3-1-4-2): Ignacio Chicco; Facundo Garcés, Gian Nardelli and Paolo Goltz; Eric Meza, Baldomero Perlaza, Julián Chicco, Juan Álvarez and Carlos Arrua; Santiago Pierotti and Ramón Ábila.
JefeBet Prediction
The San Lorenzo vs Boca Juniors matchup has a long history, with 190 matches played between the two teams. San Lorenzo has won 75 of those games, putting them among the few teams with a better record than Boca Juniors, and the only one among Argentina’s “big” teams.
This will be a challenging game for Jorge Almirón to take charge of a struggling and uninspired Boca team, especially when facing the second-best team in the league, who possess a lot of heart and determination. At JefeBet, we believe that these qualities will be enough for the home team to win with ease and conviction.
Prediction: San Lorenzo wins 2-0.
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