As the Copa CONMEBOL Libertadores 2021 Group Stage is heading towards its end, Boca Juniorshost The Strongesttoday at La BomboneraStadium in a crucial game for their future in the South American tournament. Both the Argentinesand the Bolivian side have chances of getting into the Round of 16, which is why the upcoming clash will be crucial. Find out the match information, storylines, predictions, odds, and how to watch it in the US.
The Xeneize head to this game aiming to get back on track after struggling in the last weeks. Miguel Angel Russo‘s team depends on itself to secure a place in the last 16, and it will also have home advantage to look for it. However, if Boca fail to win, they’d be in serious trouble.
Meanwhile, The Strongest have had an unexpected improvement in Matchday 4 and 5, recording their first two victories after losing three straight games. Gustavo Florentín has certainly changed things and the team looks much better, as it remains alive in Group C. Will the Tigers pull off a shocking win to advance in the tournament?
Boca Juniors vs The Strongest: Match Information
Date: Wednesday, May 26, 2021
Time: 8 PM (ET)
Location: La Bombonera, Buenos Aires
Boca Juniors vs The Strongest: Time by State in the US
ET: 8 PM
CT: 7 PM
MT: 6 PM
PT: 5 PM
Boca Juniors vs The Strongest: Storylines
Boca Juniors will be back at home seeking a much-needed win in the current Libertadores. The Xeneize have failed to grab a victoryin their last three games, and even though theyare still in contention for a top-two finish, they are alsounder pressure to finish the group stage strongly.
Last week, Russo’s boys were held to a draw by Barcelona de Guayaquil in a poor, uneventful game. While their Argentine Copa de la Liga semifinal duel against Racing Club has been postponed due to a lockdown in the country, Boca have to focus on advancing to the next stage and avoid a disappointing result.
On the other hand, The Strongest will show up at La Bombonera with chances of surpassing the hosts in the table. Against all odds, the Bolivian team defeated 2-1Santos in La Paz in Matchday 5 and head to the group stage finale with chances of earning a last 16 berth.
Boca Juniors vs The Strongest: Copa Libertadores 2021 Standings
Ahead of the final round of the Group Stage, Boca Juniors sit second in Group C with seven points, three behind leaders Barcelona de Guayaquil. The Strongest, meanwhile, are tied with Santos as both have six points, but the Brazilians stand third due to goal difference.
How to watch or live stream Boca Juniors vs The Strongest in the US
The Copa Libertadores 2021 Group C Matchday 6 game to be played between Boca Juniors and The Strongest at La Bombonera will be broadcast in the US by Fanatiz,beIN SPORTS en Español, beIN SPORTS, and beIN SPORTS CONNECT.
Boca Juniors vs The Strongest: Predictions and Odds
Oddsmakers in the US haven’t revealed their predictions yet, but Calientes did. According to them, Boca Juniors are strong favorites with odds of -900, while The Strongest have +2500, and a tie would result in a +700 payout.
| Caliente | |
| Boca Juniors | -900 |
| Tie | +700 |
| The Strongest | +2500 |
* Odds via Caliente.
