Copa Libertadores, on Tuesday,
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As Boca Juniors prepares to host Cruzeiro in the Copa Libertadores on May 19, 2026, both teams bring contrasting recent forms to the pitch. Boca Juniors has secured victories in only 2 of their last 5 matches, indicating a need for improvement in consistency, especially in a prestigious continental competition. Conversely, Cruzeiro MG is in better shape, having won 3 of their recent 5 outings, which could inject confidence into their squad heading into this crucial match.
Boca Juniors will undoubtedly look to leverage their home advantage at La Bombonera, a venue known for its intense atmosphere. Their tactical strengths often lie in a well-organized defense complemented by rapid counter-attacks. However, they will need to convert chances into goals given their recent struggles to dominate in matches.
On the other hand, Cruzeiro’s recent form has showcased their ability to capitalize on opportunities and maintain offensive pressure. With bookmakers offering odds of 1.95 for Boca Juniors to win and 4.31 for a Cruzeiro victory, the encounter promises to be competitive.
With Boca’s slight edge in home-field advantage and a predicted 52.1% chance of winning, the outcome remains uncertain. Both teams have the potential to deliver a thrilling match, making any predictions speculative at best.
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| Boca Juniors 48.1% |
Draw 29.2% |
Cruzeiro 22.8% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 1:0
Outrights of Copa Libertadores Cruzeiro: 7.7% Boca Juniors: 5.8%
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1.95 | 3.24 | 4.32 | |
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1.98 | 3.2 | 3.95 | |
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1.99 | 3.27 | 4.27 | Watch and Bet |
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1.95 | 3 | 4 | |
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1.96 | 3.25 | 4.17 |
Latest Results
| 09.05.26 Boca Juniors – Huracán Buenos Aires – 2:3 ET 05.05.26 Barcelona Guayaquil – Boca Juniors – 1:0 02.05.26 Central Córdoba de Santiago del Estero – Boca Juniors – 1:2 28.04.26 Cruzeiro MG – Boca Juniors – 1:0 23.04.26 Defensa y Justicia – Boca Juniors – 0:4 |
12.05.26 Cruzeiro MG – Goiás EC – 1:0 09.05.26 EC Bahia – Cruzeiro MG – 1:2 06.05.26 Universidad Católica – Cruzeiro MG – 0:0 02.05.26 Cruzeiro MG – Atlético Mineiro – 1:3 28.04.26 Cruzeiro MG – Boca Juniors – 1:0 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 28.04.26 Cruzeiro MG – Boca Juniors – 1:0 22.08.24 Cruzeiro MG – Boca Juniors – 3:1 penalties 15.08.24 Boca Juniors – Cruzeiro MG – 1:0 04.10.18 Cruzeiro MG – Boca Juniors – 1:1 19.09.18 Boca Juniors – Cruzeiro MG – 2:0 |
Standings
Group Stage
Group A
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | Flamengo RJ | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7:2 | 5 | 7 |
| 2 | Estudiantes L.P | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 5:4 | 1 | 6 |
| 3 | Ind. Medellin | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3:5 | -2 | 4 |
| 4 | Cusco | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2:6 | -4 | 1 |
Group B
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | Deportes Tolima | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 7:3 | 4 | 7 |
| 2 | Coquimbo | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5:5 | 0 | 7 |
| 3 | U. de Deportes | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5:6 | -1 | 4 |
| 4 | Nacional | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6:9 | -3 | 4 |
Group C
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | Ind. Rivadavia ✔ | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 8:3 | 5 | 10 |
| 2 | Bolivar | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4:3 | 1 | 5 |
| 3 | La Guaira | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 3:6 | -3 | 3 |
| 4 | Fluminense | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2:5 | -3 | 2 |
Group D
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | U. Catolica | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5:4 | 1 | 7 |
| 2 | Cruzeiro | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3:2 | 1 | 7 |
| 3 | Boca Juniors | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5:3 | 2 | 6 |
| 4 | Barcelona SC | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2:6 | -4 | 3 |
Group E
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | Corinthians | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 7:1 | 6 | 10 |
| 2 | Platense | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5:5 | 0 | 7 |
| 3 | Santa Fe | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3:6 | -3 | 2 |
| 4 | Penarol | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3:6 | -3 | 2 |
Group F
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | Palmeiras | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 6:3 | 3 | 8 |
| 2 | Cerro Porteno | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3:2 | 1 | 7 |
| 3 | Sporting Cristal | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4:4 | 0 | 6 |
| 4 | Junior | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1:5 | -4 | 1 |
Group G
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | Mirassol | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 5:2 | 3 | 9 |
| 2 | Lanus | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2:5 | -3 | 6 |
| 3 | LDU Quito | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3:3 | 0 | 6 |
| 4 | Always Ready | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4:4 | 0 | 3 |
Group H
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | Rosario Central | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 5:0 | 5 | 10 |
| 2 | Ind. del Valle | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6:5 | 1 | 7 |
| 3 | Universidad Central | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6:7 | -1 | 6 |
| 4 | Libertad Asuncion | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 3:8 | -5 | 0 |
Copa Libertadores Outrights
1. Flamengo RJ: 3.73 (19.99%)
2. Palmeiras: 5.04 (14.77%)
3. Corinthians: 9.5 (7.84%)
4. Cruzeiro: 9.67 (7.7%)
5. Rosario Central: 12.83 (5.8%)
6. Boca Juniors: 12.83 (5.8%)
7. Fluminense: 17 (4.38%)
8. Ind. Rivadavia: 19 (3.92%)
9. Independiente del Valle: 32.17 (2.32%)
10. Estudiantes L.P.: 33.17 (2.25%)
11. Mirassol: 33.5 (2.22%)
12. LDU Quito: 39.83 (1.87%)
13. U. Catolica: 45 (1.66%)
14. Deportes Tolima: 46 (1.62%)
15. Cerro Porteno: 46 (1.62%)
16. Platense: 46.83 (1.59%)
17. Junior W: 51 (1.46%)
18. Lanus: 53.67 (1.39%)
19. Junior: 54.2 (1.37%)
20. Club Nacional: 56.2 (1.33%)
21. Coquimbo: 58.67 (1.27%)
22. Ind. Medellin: 62.83 (1.19%)
23. Bolivar: 62.83 (1.19%)
24. Sporting Cristal: 71.33 (1.04%)
25. Universitario de Deportes: 71.33 (1.04%)
26. Penarol: 75.5 (0.99%)
27. Santa Fe: 133.67 (0.56%)
28. Barcelona SC: 142 (0.52%)
29. Always Ready: 192 (0.39%)
30. Deportivo La Guaira: 200.33 (0.37%)
31. Universidad Central: 242 (0.31%)
32. Cusco: 317 (0.23%)
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