Boca Juniors vs Monagas: Hosts can turn on the style in Copa Libertadores clash at La Bombonera
- Seb Sternik
- 28 June 2023
Boca Juniors have already cemented their spot in the Copa Libertadores knockout stages, but they will be looking to cap off their group stage campaign with a win against Monagas.
Venezuelan outfit Monagas need to win to stand any chance of progressing in this year's Copa Libertadores, while Boca Juniors are simply looking to put on a show in the final group game.
Date, KO time and TV coverage
Copa Libertadores, Thursday 29 June, Kick-off 23.00 BST, not televised in the UK
Predicted score
Suggested bets
Key stats
Boca Juniors are unbeaten in six home games
Monagas are winless in six away matches
Boca Juniors have scored at least one goal in their last six matches at La Bombonera
Monagas have scored two goals from their last six away games
Verdict
When Boca Juniors and Monagas clashed in the opening match of Group F, fans were forced to endure a drab goalless affair which saw 10 bookings - including two red cards.
A lot has changed since then, and goals should flow when the two teams meet for a second time - on this occasion at La Bombonera.
Boca Juniors have been solid at home, winning five and drawing one of their last six games.
Three of those wins arrived by a single goal margin, though we're backing the hosts to do a little better this time around.
Monagas have been dreadful on their travels in recent weeks, losing five of their last six away outings.
Scoring goals has also been a problem for the Venezuelan side who have bagged just one effort from their last four matches on the road.
With that in mind, Boca Juniors to win the match 2-0 in the correct score market is our top recommendation ahead of Thursday's encounter.
