After the dismissal of Miguel Angel Russo as coach, Boca Juniors need to turn to page quickly and return to victory when they host Patronatotonight at 7:15 PM (ET)at La Bombonera stadium in a match for the seventh round of the Argentine Liga Profesional 2021. Here you will find everything there is to know about this soccer game, such as the preview, information, storylines, predictions, odds, and even how to watch it in the US.
The Xeneizes suffered a 1-0 away loss to Estudiantes de La Plata last week,a result that put an end to Russo’s era as the team’s coach. Club officials decided to give former Boca midfielder Sebastian Battaglia the opportunity to take the reins of the team until December. The ex Villarreal and Argentina national team player was working with the team’s reserve squad.
Patronato, on the other hand, have been one of the biggest surprises so far in the Argentine league this season. They have only lost once after six games and are three points behind leaders Independiente. However, they know they are far from favorites in their next match at La Bombonera.
Boca Juniors vs Patronato: Match Information
Date: Saturday, August 21, 2021
Time: 7:15 PM
Location: La Bombonera, Buenos Aires City
Boca Juniors vs Patronato: Time by State in the US
ET: 7:15 PM
CT: 6:15 PM
MT: 5:15 PM
PT: 4:15 PM
Boca Juniors vs Patronato: Storylines
Boca Juniors have been struggling this season. They haven’t won in the Argentine Liga Profesional 2021 yet and they were eliminated from the Copa Libertadores 2021 after losing to Atletico Mineiro of Brazil.
With Battaglia as the new coach, the Xeneizes are hoping to win their first game in the domestic league to escape from the bottom of the standings. Before the start of the seventh round, Boca and Velez Sarsfield are the only two teams in the tournament that haven’t won a game.
Patronato come from a 1-0 home victory over Central Cordoba to extend their unbeaten run to three games. Their only loss in the competition was in the third round against tournament leaders Independiente (0-2).
How to watch or live stream Boca Juniors vs Patronato in the US
The match between Boca Juniors vs Patronato for the seventh round of the Argentine Liga Profesional 2021 to be played on Saturday at La Bombonera stadium will be broadcast in the US byTyC Sports Internacional, Paramount+.
Boca Juniors vs Patronato: Predictions and Odds
Althought they haven’t won a single game in the current Argentine league season, oddsmakers put the hosts as the favorites to clinch the victory. According to DraftKings, Boca Juniors have odds of -190, while it gives Patronato odds of +625. A tie would result in a +280 payout.
| DraftKings | |
| Boca Juniors | -190 |
| Draw | +280 |
| Patronato | +625 |
* Odds via DraftKings