Alright, alright, alright, let's dive into this promising match between Tigre and Boca Juniors. Now listen up, we have a slight edge for Boca Juniors in the goalkeeper department with Agustín Marchesín doing a decent job with an admirable 6.93 rating coupled with 8 saves this season. Don’t discount Tigre's Felipe Zenobio though, he's holding his own with 7 saves and a 7.02 rating.
Perusing the players list, it seems Boca Juniors have some quality talent in their ranks. Rodrigo Battaglia and Carlos Palacios are serious contributors, and the goal-scoring prowess of Marcos Rojo cannot be ignored. I mean, look at the numbers, they don't lie. On the flip side, Tigre has the ever-reliable Elías Cabrera and Nahuel Banegas, both formed into veritable threats, particularly in front of the net.
Considering past performances and recent results, Boca Juniors have had the upper hand with a superior regular season record (10-2-3). However, never forget the sweet taste of Tigre's victory over them back in 2024.
So, we find ourselves on the precipice. Boca Juniors with a stronger team on paper and superior record, whereas Tigre, an enigma with past glory, a reminder of David's triumph over Goliath. However, looking at everything on the table before us, it seems we're leaning towards the favored side.
Albert’s Prediction: Boca Juniors by 1