The Copa Libertadores 2021 will bring us another exciting meeting between Santos and Boca Juniorstoday at theEstadio Urbano Caldeira for Matchday 4 of Group C. The Brazilians have been through a lot of problems recently, while the Argentine side seems to arrive in better form. Check out the match preview, information, storylines, predictions, odds, and how to watch it in the US.
The runners-up of the 2020 edition couldn’t begin the current campaign in the way they expected. ThePeixe had a very poor start to the group stage under difficult circumstances that led to coach Ariel Holan to stepping away. Still, Santos managed to get a win last week, and they’ll try to pick up from where they left in the upcoming match.
Meanwhile, Boca head to this round after two straight losses between this competition and the Copa de la Liga, but they seem to be strong in both tournaments anyways. Miguel Angel Russo’s regular starters have rested during the weekend to be ready for this clash, in which they could make an important step towards the next phase.
Santos vs Boca Juniors: Match Information
Date: Tuesday, May 11, 2021
Time: 6:15 PM (ET)
Location: Estadio Urbano Caldeira, Sao Paulo
Santos vs Boca Juniors: Time by State in the US
ET: 6:15 PM
CT: 5:15 PM
MT: 4:15 PM
PT: 3:15 PM
Santos vs Boca Juniors: Storylines
The last weeks have been a nightmare for Santos. The three-time Libertadores champions were beaten in the first two Group C games while they struggled at the domestic Campeonato Paulista. But what’s more worrying was the hostile atmosphere surrounding the club, asthe recently appointed coach Ariel Holan had to quit not only due to bad results butforbeing threatened.
The Peixe was on the verge of relegation, but their win over Sao Bento on Sunday saved them.Still, players were attacked by fans despite the triumph, proving that the club’s present isfarfrom being calm. Fernando Diniz, who was named in charge of the team a few days ago, has a tough job upfront. Last week, Santos claimed their first win over The Strongest, but their upcoming task seems to be more challenging.
Boca Juniors startedtheir South American journey on the right foot, collectingsix from six in the first two games. However, Russo’s squad lost against Barcelona in Guayaquil and missed the chance of becoming leaders, and if they fall again at Santos the Brazilians would tie them. Besides, the Xeneizes may need a good result so they have a boost before Sunday’s Superclasico against lifelong rivals River Plate.
Santos vs Boca Juniors: Copa Libertadores 2021 Standings
After Matchday 3, Boca Juniors sit second in Group C with six points, as they’ve won the first two matches and then lost against Barcelona, who lead the zone with nine. Meanwhile, Santos’ victory over The Strongest saw them earn their first three points and jump to the third place, getting close to Boca.
Santos vs Boca Juniors: Copa Libertadores 2021 Top Scorers
Santos’ goalscorers are Vinicius Balieiro, Lucas Braga, and Marinho with two goals each, while Boca Juniors’ top scorer is Sebastián Villa, who has also been on target twice.
How to watch or live stream Santos vs Boca Juniors in the US
The game between Santos and Boca Juniors for Matchday 3 of the Copa Libertadores 2021 Group C at Estadio Vila Belmiro will be broadcast in the US by Fanatiz,beIN SPORTS en Español,beIN SPORTS, and beIN SPORTS CONNECT.
Santos vs Boca Juniors: Predictions and Odds
Oddsmakers in the US haven’t revealed their predictions yet. However, Caliente see Boca Juniors as favorites with odds of +125, while Santos have +235, and a tie would result in a +210 payout.
| Caliente | |
| Santos | +235 |
| Tie | +210 |
| Boca Juniors | +125 |
* Odds via Caliente.