Boston River
- Boston River have lost both of their home games in Copa Sudamericana Group C, conceding 2.5 goals per match on average.
- The hosts lost at home to Club Deportivo Los Millonarios 4-2 last week.
- Ignacio Ithurralde has set them up to be pragmatic, conservative and risk-averse in this group.
- They use a compact 3-5-2 structure, focus on controlling central areas and hit teams on the counterattack.
O’Higgins
- O’Higgins have won 3 of their last 5 matches and 2 of their last 3 away matches in all competitions.
- They are unbeaten in their last two group games, winning 2-0 against Boston River at home two weeks ago and holding Sao Paulo to a 0-0 draw last week.
- Lucas Bovaglio has deployed a high-tempo, pressing style that creates central overloads and attacks from wide areas.
Head-to-Head
- O’Higgins have 7 points from 4 games and sit in second place in the group.
- Boston River have 0 points from 4 matches and are last.
- O’Higgins beat Boston River 2-0 at home two weeks ago.
Key Players
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Boston River:
- Francisco Bonfiglio - 1 assist in 4 games.
- Facundo Munoa - scored 2 of their last 6 goals.
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O’Higgins:
- Francisco González - 2 goals in 4 appearances in the group.
- Thiago Vecino - 3 goals in the last 5 games.
Betting Insights
- Expecting over 2.5 goals as O’Higgins’ attacking approach meets Boston River’s passive structure.
- Both teams to score - No is favored at 1.79.
- O’Higgins to win is favored at 2.01.
Prediction
With O’Higgins in better form and better recent head-to-head results, they should control the matchup and secure a vital away win.
