Boca Juniors host O'Higgins in the first leg of their Copa Sudamericana round-of-32 clash at La Bombonera in Buenos Aires. Kickoff is scheduled for 12:30am UK time. The match marks a crucial step for both teams in the continental competition, with Boca Juniors looking to regain momentum after an early exit from the Copa Libertadores group stage.
O'Higgins enter the fixture having secured qualification by finishing second in their Copa Sudamericana group. Despite playing away from home, they will aim to stay competitive and seek an advantageous result to take into the second leg. Boca Juniors, favored at home, are expected to control possession and apply pressure early, leveraging the support of their home crowd at La Bombonera.
Sources: https://www.squawka.com/en/news/boca-juniors-vs-ohiggins-predictions-24-07-26/