Boca Juniors are preparing to host Instituto after finding out who their rivals will be in the Copa Libertadores group stage. The team’s recent run of results has not entirely convinced their fans. Claudio Úbeda’s team managed to draw with Unión, a match they could have won, but they have drawn their last four home games, which has frustrated fans.
Team Lineups for Boca vs. Instituto
The Boca Juniors starting eleven is: Agustín Marchesín; Marcelo Weigandt, Lautaro Di Lollo, Ayrton Costa, Lautaro Blanco; Milton Delgado, Leandro Paredes, Ander Herrera, Tomás Aranda; Miguel Merentiel and Adam Bareiro. Claudio Úbeda is the manager.
Instituto’s starting lineup is: Manuel Roffo; Giuliano Cerato, Agustín Massaccesi, Leonel Mosevich, Fernando Alarcón, Diego Sosa; Gastón Lodico, Gustavo Abregú, Alex Luna; Franco Jara and Jhon Córdoba. Diego Flores is the coach.
Instituto’s Form and Strategy
Instituto are on the up after beating Independiente 2-1. They are now back in the fight to qualify for the round of 16. They have 11 points and are 12th in Zone A. A win at La Bombonera would put them level with Boca.
Instituto’s campaign has been inconsistent. They have three wins, two draws and five losses. They have conceded 13 goals, making them one of the most vulnerable teams in the group, second only to Newell’s Old Boys, who have conceded 22.
Boca’s Position in the Table
Boca have 14 points and are sixth in Zone A and 14th in the annual table. They are currently outside the qualification places for international cups.
The match between Boca and Instituto is valid for matchday 12 of Zone A of the Torneo Apertura. The match will be refereed by Leandro Rey Hilfer. ESPN Premium will broadcast the match.
The match is set to begin at 20:00.