Platense vs. Boca Preview and Betting Odds

The Argentine First Division did not have the best start to the season for Boca Juniors, who now must win at Platense, which has not had a good beginning either. 

The Xeneize comes from a 0-0 draw at home against Talleres in a match marked by the referee’s decisions. 

The Calamar was also able to draw, but 1-1 when visiting Atlético Tucumán, so it is still without a win this semester. 

When and Where?

Sunday, June 2, 1:30 pm ET at the Estadio Ciudad de Vicente López

Moneyline odds: 

Platense 3.62 

Boca Juniors 2.21

Draw Offs: 

3.10

Where can I watch it?

Paramount+

Why Bet on Platense?

It was known that Platense would be a team unlikely to fight for the most important positions in Argentine soccer. However, their start has been decidedly bad. In the last match, this team drew 1-1 with Atlético Tucumán. The Calamar scored by Mateo Pellegrini in the 53rd minute, but Marcelo Estigarribia equalized in the 82nd. 

Thus, Platense is in 21st place with only two points out of nine. They have drawn twice and lost the other match against Newells’. In 270 minutes, they have only been able to score one goal while conceding three. In other words, they average one goal conceded per game so far. 

Another fact that could be a challenge for them is that they have never been able to beat Boca Juniors in five matches since their return to the first division, drawing once and losing four times. 

For now, they have two injured players: Lucas Ambrogio and Gianluca Ferrari. Also, Sasha Marcich received a red card in the last game, so he won’t be available this weekend. 

Why Bet on Boca Juniors?

Boca Juniors must have a good season to return to the Copa Libertadores next year. Besides, in a club like the Xeneize, it is always an obligation to be a champion. In the previous matchday, the team drew 0-0 with Talleres at La Bombonera, in a duel where the VAR appeared several times to cancel out goals. 

This result leaves Diego Martinez’s team in a poor 12th position with only four points when the Primera Argentina has had nine units at stake. They must find the way to regularity. However, in Boca’s defense, it must be said that they have already solved their future in the Copa Sudamericana after beating Nacional de Potosí 4-0 and taking second place with 11 points. 

The best thing that the Xeneize has is the offensive duo of the Uruguayans, Miguel Merentiel and Edinson Cavani. The experienced Cavani has ten goals this year, and Merentiel has another ten, so they are two pieces to follow for the rival defense. 

The most important absentees for coach Martínez are right-back Luis Advíncula, defender Nicolás Figal, and wingers Luca Langoni and Exequiel Zeballos. 

Final Betting Analysis: Platense vs. Boca Juniors

The last meeting between these teams with Platense at home was tied 0-0. Before this, there were four straight wins for Boca in recent years since the Calamar returned to Primera, which stretches six consecutive victories, counting those achieved in 1998 and 1999.

The last time Platense won was in the 1998 Clausura by 0-4, while at home, it was a year earlier. 

The numbers at Gambyl Exchange have Boca Juniors as the favorite. Their Moneyline shows 2.19, Platense has 3.64, and the draw is at 3.125.

Boca Juniors is already out of the problem that was being at the Copa Sudamericana group stage, which is why they will be able to use the best of their squad at the local level and take three important points to climb positions. We’ll go for a 0-2 win for the visitors.

Go for a win for Boca Juniors. If you bet $100 at 2.19, you will gain $119 for a total payout of $219. 

Platense vs. Boca Juniors Betting Pick: Boca Juniors