Velez Sarsfield vs Boca JuniorsPrediction, probable lineups, recent form & season stats

There is no league table for the Copa Argentina round of 16, as it is a straight knockout tie. Velez Sarsfield are unbeaten in their last five matches, with two wins and three draws: the most recent was a 2-2 away draw against River Plate, while before that they also drew against Defensa Y Justicia and against Boca Juniors themselves. Boca Juniors in the same span have won three and drawn two, with no defeats: their most recent match was a 1-0 home win over Lanus, following an away draw against Racing Club. In head to head terms the balance of the last five meetings is even, two wins apiece and one draw, with the most recent match, played on 8 August, finishing 1-1. The prediction may change in the hours before kick-off. Confirmed line-ups, late injuries, suspensions, rotation ahead of other fixtures and the state of the pitch and the weather can all alter the picture described above. In those cases the selection may be reviewed and updated within 12 to 24 hours of the match: this happens rarely, but when it does, the version published on this page is always the current one. The data and assessments here are provided for information and statistical purposes.