Boca Juniors vs Cruzeiro Prediction & Picks - Copa Libertadores
South America - Copa Libertadores
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by Tyler Doty | in Copa Libertadores Picks
The final standings in Group D of the Copa Libertadores are set to be extremely exciting, as three of the four teams are separated by just one point in the race for the top three qualifying spots.
Two of the teams involved are Boca Juniors and Cruzeiro, who will face off at “La Bombonera,” and based on how the first-leg match played out, it’s plausible that neither team will score. Especially since the Argentines are on a two-game scoring drought in the tournament, while the Brazilians have kept a clean sheet in 3 of the first 4 matchdays. Therefore, we are looking at an offense in trouble, like Boca’s, facing a rock-solid defense like Cruzeiro’s. Will Cruzeiro be able to keep another clean sheet?
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Boca Juniors vs Cruzeiro Form
Table
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2
|
11 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | +5 |
|
3
|
7 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | +1 |
Boca Juniors and Cruzeiro Latest Matches
3/6 (50%)
0/6 (0%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
May 9, 2026 - Liga Profesional Argentina
May 5, 2026 - Copa Libertadores
May 2, 2026 - Liga Profesional Argentina
Apr 28, 2026 - Copa Libertadores
Apr 23, 2026 - Liga Profesional Argentina
Apr 19, 2026 - Liga Profesional Argentina
2/6 (33%)
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
May 9, 2026 - Liga Profesional Argentina
Apr 14, 2026 - Copa Libertadores
Apr 11, 2026 - Liga Profesional Argentina
Mar 22, 2026 - Liga Profesional Argentina
Mar 11, 2026 - Liga Profesional Argentina
Feb 28, 2026 - Liga Profesional Argentina
4/6 (67%)
0/6 (0%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
May 5, 2026 - Copa Libertadores
May 2, 2026 - Liga Profesional Argentina
Apr 28, 2026 - Copa Libertadores
Apr 23, 2026 - Liga Profesional Argentina
Apr 19, 2026 - Liga Profesional Argentina
Apr 7, 2026 - Copa Libertadores
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
May 16, 2026 - Brasileirão Serie A
May 12, 2026 - Copa do Brasil
May 9, 2026 - Brasileirão Serie A
May 6, 2026 - Copa Libertadores
May 2, 2026 - Brasileirão Serie A
Apr 28, 2026 - Copa Libertadores
4/6 (67%)
0/6 (0%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
May 12, 2026 - Copa do Brasil
May 2, 2026 - Brasileirão Serie A
Apr 28, 2026 - Copa Libertadores
Apr 18, 2026 - Brasileirão Serie A
Apr 15, 2026 - Copa Libertadores
Apr 12, 2026 - Brasileirão Serie A
3/6 (50%)
3/6 (50%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
May 16, 2026 - Brasileirão Serie A
May 9, 2026 - Brasileirão Serie A
May 6, 2026 - Copa Libertadores
Apr 25, 2026 - Brasileirão Serie A
Apr 22, 2026 - Copa do Brasil
Apr 7, 2026 - Copa Libertadores
Boca Juniors against Cruzeiro : Head to Head (H2H)
40 %
20 %
40 %
Average stats (last H2H results)
Apr 28, 2026 - Copa Libertadores
Aug 22, 2024 - Copa Sudamericana
Aug 15, 2024 - Copa Sudamericana
Oct 4, 2018 - Copa Libertadores
Sep 19, 2018 - Copa Libertadores
Boca Juniors against Cruzeiro Lineups: Starting 11
Formation : 4 - 4 - 2
Formation : 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Substitutes
J. Garcia
DefenderM. Pellegrino
J. Barinaga
M. Weigandt
J. Figal
MidfielderW. Alarcon
A. Herrera
K. Zenon
ForwardL. Janson
A. Velasco
E. Zeballos
A. Romero
M. Cunha
DefenderJ. Marcelo
K. Moraes
L. Villalba
MidfielderJapa
L. Silva
ForwardL. Sinisterra
N. Villarreal
Marquinhos
F. Da Costa
Wanderson
Kenji
Most goals and assists
Boca Juniors
Cruzeiro
L. Paredes
(1 Goals)
, 
A. Bareiro
(1 Goals)
, 
A. Herrera
(1 Goals)
,
S. Ascacibar
(1 Goals)
,
L. Di Lollo
(1 Goals)
, 
M. Merentiel
(1 Goals)
M. Pereira
(4 Goals)
L. Blanco
(3 Assists)
Fagner
(2 Assists)
,
K. Jorge
(2 Assists)
Boca Juniors - Cruzeiro Key Points
- Neither team scored in Boca's only home game in the Libertadores.
- Boca Juniors kept a clean sheet in 6 of their 10 home games this season.
- In 3 of Cruzeiro's 4 group stage matches, neither team scored.
- In 4 of the 6 games in which Boca hosted Cruzeiro, neither team scored.
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Our Boca Juniors vs Cruzeiro Prediction
For Boca, this match is practically a final, as its two recent losses have jeopardized its chances of advancing to the Round of 16. With its elimination from the Apertura, the only tournament Boca is competing in this first half of the year is the Libertadores, and given its current struggles, its offense is far from a sure thing, having failed to score in its last two international matches.
Cruzeiro travels to Argentina with a draw as its goal, as that would allow it to reach the final matchday still in contention for a spot in the Round of 16. Its recent form on the road is encouraging for avoiding defeat at “La Bombonera,” as a six-game unbeaten streak backs it.
Our prediction for Boca Juniors vs. Cruzeiro is: both teams to score: no.
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