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Recoleta vs Boca Juniors Tips & Live Stream - Stick With an Away Win in the Copa Sudamericana

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Last updated: Mon 17 Aug 2026 11:23
Boca Juniors are favored to advance in the Copa Sudamericana following a string of poor results from Recoleta. The Argentinian giants are widely seen as a tough opponent, and a second-leg victory in Paraguay would secure their passage. Analysts recommend backing Boca Juniors with 2 units at odds of 1.67 for the win. The key conclusion: Boca Juniors are likely to advance thanks to their solid form and Recoleta's recent struggles.
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  • Recoleta lost 3-1 against Boca Juniors in the first leg
  • The Blue and Gold are on a 5-match unbeaten run
  • Boca Juniors can win again in the Copa Sudamericana
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Boca Juniors have won 2 of their last 3 Copa Sudamericana games (Getty)
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Recoleta vs Boca Juniors Preview


Recoleta were outplayed in the first leg of the Copa Sudamericana against Boca Juniors. The Blue and Gold have momentum and can secure another cup victory in Paraguay. 

Back-to-Back Defeats for Recoleta


  • Recoleta have lost their last 2 matches.
  • Boca Juniors have won 2 of their last 3 Copa Sudamericana games.

H2H 


Boca Juniors beat Recoleta 3-1 in the only previous meeting. 

Recoleta Thrashed in the Copa Sudamericana First Leg


Recoleta are out of form and have failed to win in four of their previous six matches.

The Undertakers were thrashed 4-1 at Libertad in the league, allowing 3.31 XG. They responded with consecutive wins against Nacional Asuncion 3-2 and Rubio Nu 3-1. 

The Paraguayan side’s winning streak ended with a 3-1 Copa Sudamericana defeat at Boca Juniors. Recoleta struggled to compete, allowing 4.52 XG and facing 39 shots. 

Jorge Gonzalez’s team lost again on Friday and were beaten 2-1 at home against 2 de Mayo. Recoleta trailed 2-0 at half time and Alejandro Silva scored a 74th-minute consolation. 

Boca Juniors Rarely Lose


Argentinian team Boca Juniors are in decent long-term form and have lost just one of their previous 10, winning five. 

Rodolfo Arruabarrena’s side are on a five-match unbeaten streak in all competitions. That run began with a 2-2 draw at Newell’s Old Boys. 

The Blue and Gold then beat Estudiantes 1-0, drew 1-1 with Velez Sarsfield and thrashed Recoleta 3-1. Boca Juniors attempted 81 total shots across those three matches. 

The Buenos Aires team continued their strong run of form with a 1-1 draw at Platense. Miguel Merentiel scored and Boca Juniors dominated with 1.95 XG, 65% possession and 14 shots. 

Predicted Starting Lineups & Team News


Recoleta (4-4-2): Nelson Ferreira; Blas Medina, Nicolas Marotta, Luis Cardozo, Dairon Mosquera; Wilfrido Baez, Alexander Franco, Jose Espinola, Pedro Rios; Paul Charpentier, Aldo Gonzalez

Attacker Ronal Dominguez is an injury doubt after missing the 2 de Mayo match on Friday. 

Boca Juniors (4-3-3): Alvaro Montero; Leandro Lozano, Lautaro Di Lollo, Ayrton Costa, Lautaro Blanco; Milton Delgado, Leandro Paredes, Santiago Ascacibar; Tomas Aranda, Miguel Merentiel, Leonel Flores

Forward Adam Bareiro is ruled out with a long-term back issue. Goalkeeper Agustin Marchesin is also unavailable due to a knee injury. 

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Verdict

Recoleta have lost a lot of recent matches and Boca Juniors are a hard-to-beat side. The Argentinian giants can advance in the Copa Sudamericana with a second-leg triumph in Paraguay.

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Alex Waite

Football Writer • 10+ Years Of Experience, Football Betting Analyst

Alex was born in London and studied at Swansea University in Wales. He used to work as a teacher in London but changed a few years ago to work as a full-time sports writer. Mostly enjoys watching and writing about football, cricket, golf, rugby and tennis.

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