Originating from Group C, teams face each other again in the competition. In the first phase, Timão came out better with a win and a draw.
Group mates in the previous stage, Corinthians and Boca Juniors will face each other again this Tuesday, June 28, now for the knockout stage of the round of 16 of the Copa Libertadores da América 2022. The meeting point will be the Neo Química Arena, in Sao Paulo. The start of the duel is scheduled for 21:30 (Brasilia time). The return clash, in Buenos Aires, is scheduled for July 5th.
Vítor Pereira makes a mystery about the lineup of soon. With Cantillo and Maycon out and Renato Augusto and Du Queiroz as doubts, the coach has Giuliano and Roni as main options for midfielders in the professional squad.
With that, depending on certain absences or presences, some scenarios are possible in the middle. João Victor trained on Monday and could return to the team, while Gil looks like he will remain absent.
Sebastián Battaglia has already confirmed the lineup that will face Corinthians this Wednesday. Without Salvio, shirt number 10 who may be leaving the club, Boca Juniors will go with Zeballos, a forward who grew up in Battaglia’s hands since the last game against Timão, Villa and Benedetto in the attack.
Pol Fernández and Varela, two young midfielders, are others who arrive at a better moment. Another change is on the left side. Frank Fabra leaves for the entrance of Agustín Sandez.
(2.37) Corinthians vs Boca Juniors (3.50): predictions and prediction
Total Goals – More than 1.5: First, the most likely scenario is an open game, with a very high number of scoring opportunities. In this sense, it is likely that the teams will be able to score goals in the match. Thus, the guess is that we will have 1.5 more goals in the match.
Both teams score – yes: similarly to the previous paragraph, both teams must demonstrate good offensive performances. That way, the attacks must stand out, and so both teams can score.
Corinthians victory: however, both teams live a different moment in the competition. In this way, the hosts must win the victory.
