The Copa Libertadores 2021 returns this week to continue with the exciting group stage. Barcelona SC and Boca Juniorsface off today at theEstadio Monumental Isidro Romero Carbo in a thrilling match forMatchday 3 in Group C, where both are currently holding the first two spots. Here, find out how to watch the game in the US, theinformation, storylines, predictions, and odds.
The Ecuadorian champions had a great start to their continental journey. Fabián Bustos‘ boys started with a surprising away win over Brazilian giants Santos and then destroyed The Strongest at home. However, their next task is a challenging one.
Boca also head to this game after making it two wins from two in the current Libertadores, while they have also kept in good form in the Argentine Copa de la Liga Profesional. Miguel Ángel Russo‘s team travels to Guayaquil aiming to extend their successful run and to start holding onto the first seed of the group.
Barcelona SC vs Boca Juniors: Match Information
Date: Tuesday, May 4, 2021
Time: 8:30 PM (ET)
Location: Estadio Monumental Isidro Romero Carbo
Barcelona SC vs Boca Juniors: Time by State in the US
ET: 8:30 PM
CT: 7:30 PM
MT: 6:30 PM
PT: 5:30 PM
Barcelona SC vs Boca Juniors: Storylines
Barcelona de Guayaquil began their Copa Libertadores campaign on the right foot. Since their domestic triumph a few months ago, the Ecuadorian side has been eager to finally take part in this edition of the tournament, and it couldn’t have started in a better way. After shocking Santos, they put four past The Strongest.
Meanwhile, Bustos’ team is doing a good job in the local Serie A as well. After claiming a dramatic2-1 win over Delfín, Barcelona stand second in the national competition standings. That victory may have also handed them a great boost before this exciting match.
However, Boca Juniors’ form has been outstanding as well. In South America’s contest, the Argentines have beaten The Strongest in Bolivia, overcoming the high altitude and the absence of key players, and also defeated Santos last week in La Bombonera. Besides, Russo’s side secured a top-four finish in the local tournament following their win over Lanus.Will the Xeneizes continue with such good form in Guayaquil?
Barcelona SC vs Boca Juniors: Copa Libertadores 2021 Standings
After two rounds were played, Barcelona de Guayaquil and Boca Juniors are currently tied in Group C with six points each, although the Ecuadorians are above the Xeneizes due to goal difference.
Barcelona SC vs Boca Juniors: Copa Libertadores 2021 Top Scorers
Barcelona SC: Carlos Garcés (2)
Boca Juniors: Sebastián Villa (2)
How to watch or live stream Barcelona SC vs Boca Juniors in the US
The Matchday 3 game of the 2021 Copa Libertadores Group C to be played between Barcelona SC and Boca Juniors will be broadcast in the US byFanatiz, beIN SPORTS en Español, beIN SPORTS, and beIN SPORTS CONNECT.
Barcelona SC vs Boca Juniors: Predictions and Odds
Oddsmakers in the US haven’t made their predictions yet. However, according to Caliente Boca Juniors are favorites with odds of +137, while Barcelona de Guayaquil have +195. Meanwhile, a tie would result in a +235 payout.
Caliente | |
Barcelona SC | +195 |
Tie | +235 |
Boca Juniors | +137 |
* Odds via Caliente.