Vasco da Gama and Boca Juniors face off at the Maracanã in the second leg of the Copa Sudamericana semi-finals, with a place in the continental showpiece on the line.
The Brazilian outfit hold the upper hand after claiming a famous 1-0 victory at La Bombonera despite being reduced to ten men. Backed by their home support in Rio de Janeiro, Vasco are aiming to snap a 26-year absence from continental finals, needing only a win or a draw to seal their spot.
Boca Juniors, meanwhile, face a must-win situation. A single-goal victory for the Argentine giants would send the tie into extra time, while a triumph by two or more goals would secure outright qualification. The Buenos Aires side will lean on their rich knockout pedigree against Brazilian opposition as they target a dramatic turnaround.
Head-to-Head and Key Statistics
The sides have met five times across all competitions, resulting in two wins for Boca Juniors, one for Vasco da Gama, and two draws.
Vasco enter the contest in strong form, having won five of their last seven matches across all competitions (D1, L1).
Boca Juniors hold an extensive record against Brazilian teams, recording 42 wins, 39 draws, and 32 losses in 113 meetings.
Match Details: Date, Kick-off Time, and Broadcast
The Copa Sudamericana semi-final second leg between Vasco da Gama and Boca Juniors takes place on Tuesday, October 20, at the Maracanã in Rio de Janeiro. Kick-off is scheduled for 8:30 PM EST (Eastern Standard Time).
Viewers in the US can watch live on beIN SPORTS or stream the fixture live via beIN SPORTS Connect, fuboTV, and the bet365 live streaming platform.
Team News and Predicted Lineups
Vasco da Gama will be without the suspended Andrés Gómez following his dismissal in the first leg. Boca Juniors have a lengthier casualty list, with Agustín Marchesín, Alan Velasco, Tomás Aranda, and Adam Bareiro all sidelined through injury.
Vasco da Gama predicted XI: Léo Jardim; Paulo Henrique (or Puma Rodríguez), Robert Renan, Gabriel Pereira, Cuiabano; Tchê Tchê, Santiago Sosa, Alan Lescano; Adson, Facundo Colidio, Bruno Duarte. Manager: Pedro Emanuel.
Boca Juniors predicted XI: Álvaro Montero; Leandro Lozano, Ayrton Costa, Lautaro Di Lollo, Lautaro Blanco; Santiago Ascacíbar, Rodrigo Battaglia, Milton Delgado, Leonel Flores; Ángel Romero, Miguel Merentiel. Manager: Rodolfo Arruabarrena.
