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COL vs BOC Match Preview: Boca Juniors will be looking to go back on top of the Superliga Argentina as they take on a struggling Colon side away from home. In terms of form, Boca Juniors have drawn one and won four consecutive games from the last five and have 42 points on board while being behind River Plate by just three points. As for Colon, it’s been an underwhelming season as they find themselves at the 22nd position with just 18 points on board.
Match Details
Date- Saturday, February 29
Kick-Off- 5:40 AM(IST)
Venue- Estadio Brigadier Gral E Lopez
Colon
Rodrigo Aliendro was sent off against Newell’s recently, which could make way for Fernando Zuqui and Marcelo Estiggarribia to feature in midfield. Cristian Bernardi’s condition will be assessed prior to kick-off. Alex Vigo should be returning from suspension and could start at the right-back spot.
Boca Juniors
Eduardo Salvio scored a brace in the win over Gody Cruz and the visitors could opt for an unchanged eleven. Carlos Tevez also got his name on the scoresheet and should start up top alongside Franco Soldano. Junior Alonso is likely to feature in central defence as Lisandro Lopez is still on the sidelines due to injury.
COL (Expected Playing 11)- Burian; Delgado, Bianchi, Olivera, Vigo; Estigarriba, Zuqui, Fritzler, Chancalay; Morelo, Esparza
BOC (Expected Playing 11)- Andrada; Buffarini, Alonso, Izquierdoz, Fabra; Campuzano, Salvio, Villa, G Fernandez; Soldado, Tevez
Wilson Morelo has been one of the standouts for Colon. Morelo has bagged six goals and has an assist with a pass accuracy of 71% from 18 appearances for his side this season.
Carlos Tevez has been prolific for Boca Juniors. The talisman has seven goals, two assists and has a pass accuracy of 84.7% from 876 minutes in the league this season.
Eduardo Salvio can also pack a punch through the midfield for Boca Juniors. Salvio has five goals, three assists and has a pass accuracy of 77.8% from 942 minutes in the league this season.
From the last six games between the two sides, four have been won by Boca Juniors, while two games have also ended on level terms.
Boca Juniors are the clear cut favourites to bag all three points.
Goalkeeper- L Burian
Defenders-J Alonso, J Buffarini, F Fabra, R Delgado
Midfielders- S Villa, E Salvio (VC), M Fritzler
Forwards- F Soldado, C Tevez (C), W Morelo
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