Sport Boys
- Sport Boys are undefeated in their last 3 home games (W1, D2).
- Sport Boys have conceded just 5 goals in 8 home games (W3, D4, L1).
- Sport Boys and Comerciantes Unidos have had contrasting campaigns in the Liga 1 - Apertura so far with the home side in 14th spot on 17 points from 16 games and the visitors in ninth on 21 points from the same number of matches.
- Carlos Desio has got his players playing with a high tempo, pressing opponents and then moving the ball wide quickly in transition.
Comerciantes Unidos
- Comerciantes Unidos are winless in their last 2 away games.
- Comerciantes Unidos have conceded 14 goals in 7 away games in the Liga 1 - Apertura (W1, D2, L4).
- Comerciantes Unidos, in contrast, are a much more compact and organised team with Claudio Biaggio’s men set up with a disciplined mid-block from which they can counter attack.
- Winger Diego Pizarro has the pace to get at defenses and is the most likely spark for their forward play.
Head-to-Head
The two teams have won one apiece in their two previous meetings in the Liga 1 with Comerciantes Unidos claiming a 1-0 away win in their most recent clash eight months ago.
Key Players
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Players to watch:
- Luciano Nequecaur, with five goals in 16 appearances, is a very capable focal point for their attacks.
- Matias Perez can play a great through ball and defender Luis Ramírez is the bedrock of a very disciplined back four.
- Winger Diego Pizarro has the pace to get at defenses and is the most likely spark for their forward play.
- Matias Sen, with five in 15 appearances, is their main goal threat in the Liga 1 - Apertura.
Betting Insights
- We like the odds for a home victory at 1.63.
- The Under 2.5 goals and Both Teams to Score - No bets are both coming in at 1.71.
Prediction
- Sport Boys are the more positive side and, with home advantage, we believe they will edge out a close game against a disciplined away team on Saturday.
- Sport Boys have been in steady form with one win, three draws and a defeat in their last five.
- Comerciantes Unidos are in mixed form with a win, two draws and two defeats in their last five, but are winless in their last two away.
