São Paulo and Boca Juniors face each other on Wednesday 09.16.2026, at 01:30 (UK Time), in a Copa Sudamericana 2026 match. The game will take place at São Paulo's home ground, the Estádio Cícero Pompeu de Toledo (MorumBIS).
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between São Paulo Futebol Clube and Club Atlético Boca Juniors, grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.
APWin predictions for São Paulo vs Boca Juniors
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Under 2.5 Goals
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São Paulo preview
São Paulo heads into the match with the following record in the Copa Sudamericana: in 9 matches, São Paulo Futebol Clube secured 4 victories, 4 draws, and 1 losses, maintaining an average of 1.78 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Tricolor Paulista's 2026 season, the team has achieved a total of 19 victories so far.
São Paulo has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 57 goals, of which 10 were scored in the Copa Sudamericana, resulting in an average of 1.11 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Luciano da Rocha Neves, who has found the back of the net 8 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. Wendell Nascimento Borges has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 3 assists.
On the defensive side, São Paulo has conceded 4 goals in the Copa Sudamericana (an average of 0.44 per game) and 52 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.11 per match in the 2026 campaign.
Boca Juniors preview
Boca Juniors comes into the game with 5 matches played so far in the Copa Sudamericana. They have secured 4 victories, 0 draws, and 1 losses, maintaining an average of 2.4 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2026 season, the team has recorded 19 wins, 13 draws, and 8 losses.
Club Atlético Boca Juniors's attack has been highly effective, scoring 55 goals during this period. Of that total, 9 were netted in the Copa Sudamericana, with an average of 1.8 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.38.
The Xeneize's offensive system is led by Miguel Merentiel, the team's top scorer this season. The uruguayan forward has found the back of the net 7 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Leandro Paredes. The midfielder has contributed with 3 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 2 goals with an average of 0.4 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 30 goals in 40 matches, averaging 0.75 per match.
Head to head: São Paulo vs Boca Juniors
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
São Paulo
South America - Copa Sudamericana
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L L W W L |
1.2 |
| Home | W W W D L |
2 |
| Away | L L L D L |
0.2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 44% | 75% | 20% |
| Goals | 1.56 | 2.5 | 0.8 |
| Scored | 1.11 | 2 | 0.4 |
| Conceded | 0.44 | 0.5 | 0.4 |
| Both Teams to Score | 33% | 50% | 20% |
| Without Conceding | 56% | 50% | 60% |
| Failed To Score | 33% | 0% | 60% |
| 1st to Score | 67% | 100% | 40% |
|
xG
|
1.19 | 1.42 | 1.01 |
|
xGA
|
1.31 | 0.97 | 1.58 |
Boca Juniors
South America - Copa Sudamericana
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W W D D W |
2.2 |
| Home | W W W W D |
2.6 |
| Away | D D D W D |
1.4 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 80% | 100% | 50% |
| Goals | 2.2 | 2 | 2.5 |
| Scored | 1.8 | 1.67 | 2 |
| Conceded | 0.4 | 0.33 | 0.5 |
| Both Teams to Score | 20% | 33% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 60% | 67% | 50% |
| Failed To Score | 20% | 0% | 50% |
| 1st to Score | 67% | 67% | 50% |
|
xG
|
2.05 | 2.22 | 1.8 |
|
xGA
|
1.11 | 0.92 | 1.4 |
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