Matchday 19 of the 2021 Liga Profesional will bring us an emotional game on the day the Argentine legendDiego Maradona would turn 61. Boca Juniors, where he shone as a player, and Gimnasia, the last team he coached, will face off at La Bombonera. Here, you will find the match preview, predictions, odds, and how to watch the Argentine League in the US.
El Xeneizereturn home aiming to bounce back from a disappointing result last time out. Boca arefar fromtournament leaders River Plate, so they need to claim all points to continue challenging for the title, althoughtheir chances are slim.
The visitors, meanwhile, got results since Nestor ‘Pipo’ Gorosito took overon Matchday 10. Gimnasia head into this clash riding on a four-game unbeaten run, which they’ll try to extend against a tough opponent.
Boca Juniors vs Gimnasia LP: Match Information
Date: Saturday, October 30, 2021
Time: 7:15 PM (ET)
Location: La Bombonera, Buenos Aires
Boca Juniors vs Gimnasia LP: 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 Gimnasia LP: Storylines andHead-to-Head
Boca Juniors were beaten2-0 by Velez Sarsfield on Matchday 18, whichput their title aspirations at risk as lifelong rivals Riverkeep on recording victories. Sebastian Battaglia‘s sidesits 6th in the standings with 30 points, 12 shy of Marcelo Gallardo‘s men.
Gimnasia, on the other hand, have avoided defeat in their last four games(DWWD). El Lobo come from a 2-2 draw with Central Cordoba, a result that left them 13th in the table with 25 points.
This will be the 148th time they meet in the Argentine top-flight. Boca have been dominant with 80 triumphs, while Gimnasia picked up 32 victories, and they drew on 35 occasions. This encounter will be special as it will be Diego Maradona’s first birthday without him. The Argentine legend had a deep bond with Boca Juniors and Gimnasia was the last team he coached before passing away, so it’s expected that each said pays tribute to him at La Bombonera.
How to watch or live stream Boca Juniors vs Gimnasia LP in the US
The game to be played at La Bombonera between Boca Juniors and Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata will be broadcast in the US onTyC Sports Internacional, PrendeTV, and Paramount+.
Boca Juniors vs Gimnasia LP: Predictions and Odds
Oddsmakers in the US have already revealed their predictions. Unsurprisingly, FanDuel sees Boca Juniors as heavy favorites with -150 odds, while Gimnasia have+400, and a tie would result in a +240 payout.
| FanDuel | |
| Boca Juniors | -150 |
| Tie | +240 |
| Gimnasia LP | +400 |
* Odds via FanDuel.
