Soccer Game Preview: Boca Raton vs. Doral Academy

The Boca Raton Bobcats will take on the Doral Academy Firebirds in a holiday battle at at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Boca Raton's last five matchups have been decided by no more than a goal, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.

Last Friday, Boca Raton and West Boca Raton finished up their game with a 1-1 draw.

Boca Raton's goal came courtesy of Daniella Fajardo, who's now up to three this season.

Meanwhile, Doral Academy came tearing into Monday's contest with three straight wins and they left with even more momentum. Their defense stepped up to hand the Panthers a 1-0 shutout. The Firebirds' defense has been rock solid lately; the team hasn't given up a goal in their last four matchups.

Doral Academy pushed their record up to 5-2-1 with the win, which was their fourth straight at home. Those victories came thanks to their defensive effort, having only given up zero goals over those four games. Boca Raton's draw gives them a new season record of 3-4-4.

Boca Raton beat Doral Academy 2-0 when the teams last played back in November of 2023. Will Boca Raton repeat their success, or does Doral Academy have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.