The second round of the 2025 Clausura tournament kicks off this Friday with an exciting matchup. Boca Juniors is set to face Unión at La Bombonera, likely marking the highly anticipated return of Leandro Paredes. Coach Miguel Russo’s team will aim for a flawless homecoming for the idol, while Unión seeks to disrupt the festivities.
Boca started the tournament with a goalless draw against Argentinos Juniors, held at the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium. The team will face Atlético Tucumán in the Copa Argentina on July 23, hosted at the Estadio Madre de Ciudades in Santiago del Estero.
Unión, now coached by Leo Madelón, secured a strong start in Santa Fe by defeating Estudiantes 1-0, taking advantage of a mistake by Leandro González Pirez.
According to MelBet, Boca is the favorite for this encounter, with odds of 1.69 for a victory, while Unión’s win is at a higher 5.70. An equal scoreline stands at 3.50.
Although Boca struggled in the first half of the season without fulfilling their objectives, they exhibited strong results at La Bombonera, winning eight home matches, drawing two, and suffering just one loss to Independiente, which eliminated them from the Apertura. However, their gameplay has left something to be desired, with only two goals scored in their last four home games: a 1-0 win over Barracas, a 2-0 victory against Estudiantes, a 0-0 against Lanús, and the aforementioned loss to Independiente.
Meanwhile, Unión has not managed to score more than once in six matches, and their previous visit to La Boca ended in a 1-0 defeat. Despite the lack of high-scoring games between Boca and Unión recently, they have historically seen early goals, with Boca opening the scoring within minutes in their last two clashes at La Bombonera.
As fans gear up for this clash, there is an expectation for an exhilarating, albeit potentially low-scoring, encounter.
The article reflects a positive outlook towards Boca’s home games, emphasizing their past victories and the excitement surrounding Paredes’ return. The predictions imply a potentially thrilling experience, especially with expectations of early goals.