O'Higgins

vs

Boston River

Preview

O’Higgins

• O’Higgins come into this game sitting second on 3 points from 2 games in Copa Sudamericana Group C, whilst Boston River are bottom on 0 points.
• The hosts returned to winning ways with a dramatic 3-2 away win over Cobresal Salvador following back-to-back defeats.
• It’s been a mixed start under Lucas Bovaglio who took over in January 2026, but the structure he has implemented seems to be having an impact.
• Bovaglio’s side have really focused on winning the ball back quickly and getting forwards.

Boston River

• Boston River are in a downward spiral since the return of Ignacio Ithurralde as manager in March 2026.
• He has tried to get his team to organise and remain compact collectively, defending deep and looking to exploit any turnovers and counters.
• In their last 5 games, Boston River have won just once and lost 4 times.

Head-to-Head

• O’Higgins have won their only home match in this group.
• O’Higgins have scored 2, conceded 0 in their only home group match.

Key Players

• Arnaldo Castillo has 1 goal in 2 games in Copa Sudamericana Group C, he is O’Higgins’s most dangerous player and a real threat up front.
• Yair Gonzalez has been Boston River’s primary threat, netting 2 of their last 5 goals.

Betting Insights

• A home win with under 2.5 goals seems likely as Boston River will struggle to create the chances they need to win.
• Boston River’s defensive game is solid but O’Higgins could secure a clean sheet and the odds for ‘Both Teams to Score - No’ are strong at 1.73.

Prediction

• The hosts have the edge in terms of home strength and are generally the more attacking of the two teams so we’re backing them to come out on top.
• O’Higgins are the stronger side and we’re supporting them to do just enough to take the win in this one.