Boca Juniors vs O'Higgins Prediction 24 July 2026
🔊 Boca Juniors and O'Higgins meet in the first leg of their Copa Sudamericana knockout tie at La Bombonera in Buenos Aires. For the Argentine giants, this tournament is their second shot at continental glory after falling short in the Copa Libertadores - while the Chilean side are hoping to spring another upset against higher-profile opposition. The winner goes through to the Round of 16 against Paraguay's Recoleta.
Head-to-Head
📊 The two sides have never met in an official match.
Head-to-head statistics Boca Juniors - O'Higgins
Boca Juniors Team Overview
Boca Juniors dropped into the Copa Sudamericana after finishing third in Group D of the Copa Libertadores. The Argentine club missed out on the knockout stage of the continent's top competition and now continues its international campaign in South America's second-tier tournament. Their domestic Apertura run was just as disappointing, they went out in the Round of 16. After that, the club made a change in the dugout: Rodolfo Arruabarrena took charge on June 1st, returning to a job he first held between 2014 and 2016.
Following a month-long break, Boca played one friendly under him - a 1-0 win over Brazilian side Atletico Paranaense, then got their Copa Argentina campaign off to a solid start with a 2-0 away win over Sarmiento. They haven't won any of their last three official home matches, but the Bombonera crowd remains an asset, and the boost that tends to come with a new manager could help the club find its feet in the second half of the season.
Match Results: Boca Juniors
O´Higgins Team Overview
The Chilean club reached the knockout stage of the Copa Sudamericana, finishing second in Group C. Across six matches in the competition, Lucas Bovaglio's side scored eight goals and conceded six. Unlike Boca, they had no extended break. Since the start of June, the team has played 11 competitive matches - four wins, three draws, four defeats.
In their last two games, O'Higgins secured a place in the Chilean League Cup final. After losing to Ñublense away (1-2), they won the return leg at home (1-0) and then came through on penalties, 4-2. They've scored in 6 of their last 7 matches, though they've been conceding regularly too. The main issue is away form - three defeats in their last five road games. That said, they've found the net in seven straight matches.
Match Results: O´Higgins
🟨 Yellow Cards Prediction
South American club matches rarely come without a lot of physical play. The stakes are too high for both sides, and South American referees traditionally let things get scrappy. Our pick is total yellow cards over 3.5, which has landed in 6 of Boca Juniors' last 7 official matches.
⚽ Goals Prediction
Boca at home almost always try to dominate, but big wins don't come that often. O'Higgins have already shown this international season that they can score against higher-level opposition and rarely concede more than two. The best option here looks like Boca Juniors total goals under 2.5 at 1.49*. That bet has landed in 17 of the Argentine club's last 18 official home matches.
🚩 Corners Prediction
Most of this match will probably be played on Boca's terms. The hosts will work the flanks and keep putting the ball into the opposition box. O'Higgins, though, are playing much more open football this season compared to last year and can create chances of their own. So we're going with O'Higgins total corners over 3.5. Lucas Bovaglio's side have hit that mark in five straight matches and cleared it in every group stage game in the Copa Sudamericana. The odds are 2.20*.
*Odds are indicative and may vary depending on the bookmaker.
⭐ Editor's Prediction
Boca Juniors are clearly the stronger side - better squad, more international experience, better players across the board. That said, O'Higgins shouldn't be written off: the Chileans have had a solid run in this campaign and can make things difficult. Still, the Bombonera factor and the need to build a lead before the second leg should be decisive. Our prediction - O'Higgins +1.5 handicap. Expected score: 2-1 to the Argentine side.
No comments
Betting Tips: Boca Juniors - O´Higgins
in 7 of last 8 Boca Juniors home games.in 22 of last 23 O´Higgins away games.in 7 of last 8 O´Higgins games.
in 16 of last 18 Andres Matonte games.
in 17 of last 18 Boca Juniors home games.in 6 of last 7 Boca Juniors games.in 9 of last 10 Andres Matonte games.in 17 of last 19 away games.in 17 of last 18 home games.in last 7 games.
Comparison of Teams Stats
Other predictions
