CD O’Higgins - CA Boca Juniors live - Football

CD O'Higgins take on CA Boca Juniors in the second leg of the Copa Sudamericana 2026 Round of 32 at Estadio El Teniente in Rancagua on Friday, 31 July 2026 at 01:30 BST (00:30 UTC). The Chilean hosts must overcome a one-goal deficit after falling 0-1 in the first leg at La Bombonera, where Miguel Merentiel struck just before half time. Boca Juniors travel to Chile with the tie in their hands, although their 3-0 Liga Profesional defeat to Deportivo Riestra three days after the first leg hints at frailty. The two clubs had never previously met before this playoff tie.

Match Info: CD O'Higgins vs CA Boca Juniors

The second leg of the Copa Sudamericana 2026 Round of 32 between CD O'Higgins and CA Boca Juniors kicks off on Friday, 31 July 2026 at 01:30 BST (00:30 UTC) at Estadio El Teniente in Rancagua, Chile. Boca Juniors make the trip defending the one-goal advantage earned at La Bombonera in the first leg the previous week.

Where to Watch CD O'Higgins vs CA Boca Juniors?

Viewers in the United States can follow the clash between O'Higgins and Boca Juniors on beIN Sports USA and beIN SPORTS en Español on TV, or stream online via beIN SPORTS CONNECT U.S.A. and Fubo TV. Canadian fans have access via beIN Sports Canada and beIN SPORTS en Español on television, with beIN SPORTS CONNECT Canada and fuboTV Canada available for streaming.

In Australia, the match is broadcast on beIN SPORTS 3 Australia, and can be streamed through beIN Sports Connect Australia. New Zealand viewers can access the game via beIN Sports Connect NZ. Across the Middle East and North Africa, the fixture is available on beIN Sports Arabia 1 HD and beIN Sports English 1 on TV and via beIN SPORTS CONNECT Arabia online.

South American fans are well covered: Argentina gets DIRECTV Sports Argentina on TV alongside Amazon Prime Video, DIRECTV GO and Paramount+ online. Brazil can watch on ESPN Brasil (TV) or stream on Disney+, Claro TV+, VIVO Play or Zapping. Across Chile, Colombia, Peru, Ecuador, Uruguay and most of South America, Disney+ provides online coverage while ESPN Sur covers television broadcast rights.

Match between CD O'Higgins and CA Boca Juniors - Preview

O'Higgins face the biggest challenge of their Copa Sudamericana campaign on home soil: to reach the round of 16, they must beat Boca Juniors by at least two goals, or win 1-0 to send the tie to extra time at Estadio El Teniente.

The meeting of O'Higgins and Boca Juniors carries substantial weight for both clubs. The Chileans reached this stage after finishing second in Group C - pipping Millonarios to second place with a decisive away win in the final matchday - having already dropped into the Copa Sudamericana after a Copa Libertadores qualifying exit against Deportes Tolima. At Estadio El Teniente, O'Higgins have been formidable throughout the group stage: they won 2 of their 3 home fixtures and drew the other, conceding no goals at home in the Copa Sudamericana 2026 group stage.

Boca Juniors arrive carrying the psychological dent of a 3-0 hammering by Deportivo Riestra in the Liga Profesional just days after the first leg. Rodolfo Arruabarrena's side endured a similar narrative in the Copa Libertadores - finishing third in their group with seven points - before entering the Copa Sudamericana knockout stage. Miguel Merentiel's 44th-minute goal at La Bombonera gives them a platform to build on, and the return of Leandro Paredes from international duty strengthens their midfield options for the away leg. A one-goal cushion on the road is a meaningful but not insurmountable lead, and O'Higgins will push from the first whistle.

Head-to-Head: CD O'Higgins vs CA Boca Juniors

Before this Copa Sudamericana playoff tie, CD O'Higgins and CA Boca Juniors had never met in any competition. Their entire head-to-head history consists solely of the first leg played on 23/24 July 2026, making this second leg only the second encounter in the history of the two clubs.

The only previous meeting between the two sides:

• 24 July 2026 - Copa Sudamericana (Round of 32 - first leg) - CA Boca Juniors 1-0 CD O'Higgins

CD O'Higgins - Recent Form

O'Higgins have recorded a mixed but defensively impressive Copa Sudamericana campaign in 2026, with their home record standing out: they remained unbeaten across all 3 home group-stage fixtures at Estadio El Teniente, winning 2 and drawing 1.

Across all 7 Copa Sudamericana matches, the Chileans registered 3 wins, 1 draw and 3 losses. Their group-stage run featured a 2-0 home win over Boston River, a goalless draw with São Paulo at El Teniente, and a crucial 2-1 victory away at Millonarios on the final matchday to secure second place and progress. Away from home, however, they lost 2-0 to São Paulo and 3-2 to Boston River. In the first leg of this tie, they fell 1-0 at La Bombonera.

In the weeks surrounding this fixture, O'Higgins have shown their attacking quality in domestic cups - beating Colo-Colo 4-1 and Unión Española 2-1 in the Chilean Cup - before suffering inconsistency in the Copa de la Liga, losing 1-2 to Ñublense before winning the return 1-0 (4-2 on penalties). Their most recent match prior to this second leg ended in a 0-2 league defeat to Deportes Concepcion on 28 July. Arnaldo Castillo leads their Copa Sudamericana goal tally with 2 goals, while Francisco González has contributed 13 goals and 15 assists across all competitions this season.

CA Boca Juniors - Recent Form

Boca Juniors hold a one-goal advantage ahead of this second leg, but their run of results across all competitions in recent weeks has been uneven, underscoring that the tie is far from settled.

In the Copa Sudamericana 2026, Boca entered the knockout stage after finishing third in their Copa Libertadores group - behind Universidad Católica and Cruzeiro on seven points from six matches - and dropping into the continent's secondary competition. Their only Copa Sudamericana result to date is a 1-0 win over O'Higgins in the first leg, courtesy of Miguel Merentiel's strike on the stroke of half time. Before that, they beat Sarmiento Junín 2-0 in the Copa Argentina and defeated Athletico PR 1-0 in a friendly.

The alarm bell came on 26 July when Boca were humbled 0-3 by Deportivo Riestra in their opening Liga Profesional Clausura match. Nevertheless, the xeneizes fielded a rotated lineup that day and are expected to revert to close to their first-leg XI in Chile. Merentiel has 7 goals this season, while the return of Leandro Paredes - back from Argentina's World Cup campaign - adds considerable class to a midfield that will need to control possession in what promises to be a ferocious atmosphere.

Facts and Statistics

CD O'Higgins and CA Boca Juniors are writing the very first chapter of their head-to-head history in this Copa Sudamericana 2026 tie. Boca Juniors are one of South America's most storied clubs, with six Copa Libertadores titles and two Copa Sudamericana triumphs, while O'Higgins are appearing in their first-ever Copa Sudamericana knockout stage.

• O'Higgins kept clean sheets in 3 of their 7 Copa Sudamericana 2026 group-stage matches - all 3 occurring in home fixtures at Estadio El Teniente.
• Boca Juniors' Miguel Merentiel scored the only goal of the first leg and has 7 goals across all competitions in the 2026 season, making him the key attacking threat O'Higgins must neutralise.
• Boca Juniors have won 2 of their last 3 competitive fixtures (Copa Argentina and Copa Sudamericana), with their only defeat in that span being a 3-0 Liga Profesional loss in which they fielded a heavily rotated squad.
• O'Higgins scored in 7 consecutive matches across all competitions entering this second leg, according to pre-match statistics from analysts tracking the Copa Sudamericana 2026.
• Leandro Paredes returned to Boca Juniors' squad after representing Argentina at the 2026 FIFA World Cup - his experience at the highest level could prove decisive in a high-pressure away second leg.