Boca Juniors vs River Plate prediction, preview, team news and more

Boca Juniors and River Plate are playing a Superclash on Sunday. The Buenos Aires-based rivals are tied on 29 points in the Argentine Primera Division standings. Both teams are undefeated in their last six games and have picked up four wins.

Boca Juniors host River Plate in the 258th edition of the Superclasico. Hosts have a 90-0 head-to-head record with 84 wins to their name. River Placet have last won at the venue in a league fixture in 2019.

Boca Juniors play River Plate.

Boca Juniors are without Exequiel Zeballos and Sebastian Villa. River Plate have no fresh absentees.

Marcos Rojo is injured and might miss the game against River Plate. Robert Rojas underwent ankle surgery last month and is not expected to start. Bruno Zuculini is suspended following his red card in the match against Barracas Central.

Boca Juniors (4-3-2): Agustín Rossi, Luis Advíncula, Carlos Zambrano, Nicolás Figal, Frank Fabra, Pol Fernández, Alan Varela, Martín Payero, Luca Langoni, Darío Benedetto, Norberto Briasco.

River Plate's team is made up of Franco Armani, Marcelo Herrera, Emanuel Mammana, Paulo Díaz, Milton Casco, Nicolás De la Cruz, Enzo Pérez, Rodrigo Aliendro, Agustín Palavecino, Matías Suárez and Lucas Beltrán.

Boca Juniors have won nine games this season, while River Plate have only won four. River plate have outscored Boca 27-23 in the league and have a better defensive record. Bocas have three wins in a row and are in good form at home.

Boca Juniors and River Plate are going to play each other.