CA Boca Juniors vs CA Rosario Central, Superliga Argentina 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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CA Boca Juniors vs CA Rosario Central — Superliga Argentina .
- CA Boca Juniors 27 games · 42 pts (2026/26)
- CA Rosario Central 27 games · 32 pts (2026/26)
Match Details
- Referee Alejo Castany
- Referee Facundo Tello
- Referee Juan Pablo Belatti
- Referee
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CA Velez Sarsfield | 27 | 51 |
| 2 | CA Talleres | 27 | 48 |
| 3 | Racing Club | 27 | 46 |
| 4 | CA Huracan | 27 | 46 |
| 5 | CA River Plate | 27 | 43 |
| 6 | CA Boca Juniors | 27 | 42 |
| 7 | CA Independiente | 27 | 40 |
| 8 | CA Tucuman | 27 | 40 |
| 9 | CA Union | 27 | 40 |
| 10 | CA Platense | 27 | 39 |
| 11 | CS Independiente Rivadavia | 27 | 38 |
| 12 | Estudiantes de La Plata | 27 | 36 |
| 13 | Instituto AC Córdoba | 27 | 36 |
| 14 | CA Lanus | 27 | 36 |
| 15 | CD Godoy Cruz Antonio Tomba | 27 | 35 |
| 16 | CA Belgrano | 27 | 35 |
| 17 | CD Riestra | 27 | 35 |
| 18 | CA Tigre | 27 | 34 |
| 19 | Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata | 27 | 32 |
| 20 | CA Rosario Central | 27 | 32 |
| 21 | CSyD Defensa y Justicia | 27 | 32 |
| 22 | CA Central Córdoba | 27 | 31 |
| 23 | AA Argentinos Juniors | 27 | 30 |
| 24 | CA San Lorenzo de Almagro | 27 | 29 |
| 25 | CA Newell's Old Boys | 27 | 28 |
| 26 | CA Sarmiento de Junín | 27 | 26 |
| 27 | CA Banfield | 27 | 24 |
| 28 | CA Barracas Central | 27 | 23 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Oct | CA Rosario Central | H | 0–0 | D |
| 07 Oct | Racing Club | A | 2–2 | D |
| 30 Sep | CA Colon | H | 3–1 | W |
| 23 Sep | CA River Plate | H | 0–2 | L |
| 15 Sep | AA Argentinos Juniors | A | 1–0 | W |
| 02 Sep | CA Velez Sarsfield | H | 3–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Oct | CA Boca Juniors | A | 0–0 | D |
| 07 Oct | CA Union | H | 0–4 | L |
| 23 Sep | Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata | A | 1–1 | D |
| 18 Sep | CSyD Defensa y Justicia | H | 0–1 | L |
| 02 Sep | Racing Club | A | 0–2 | L |
| 26 Aug | CA San Martin de Tucuman | H | 2–0 | W |
Season Stats
| CA Boca Juniors | CA Rosario Central | |
|---|---|---|
| #6 | Position | #20 |
| 42 | Points | 32 |
| 27 | Played | 27 |
| 11 / 9 / 7 | W / D / L | 8 / 8 / 11 |
| 30 | Scored | 27 |
| 23 | Conceded | 30 |
| +7 | GD | -3 |
| 1.56 | PPG | 1.19 |
| 41% | Win % | 30% |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
45%
Clean Sheets
CA Boca Juniors this season
CA Boca Juniors this season
27%
Clean Sheets
CA Rosario Central this season
CA Rosario Central this season
CA Boca Juniors are 6th (42 pts). CA Rosario Central are 20th (32 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
CA Boca Juniors
0-15
–/4
16-30
2/1
31-45
6/1
46-60
–/3
61-75
1/–
76+
4/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
CA Rosario Central
0-15
2/–
16-30
1/–
31-45
4/5
46-60
2/2
61-75
3/–
76+
5/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
CA Boca Juniors
| Miguel Merentiel | 5 G | 2 A |
| Santiago Ascacibar | 5 G | |
| Milton Gimenez | 4 G |
CA Rosario Central
| Angel di Maria | 5 G | 3 A |
| Enzo Copetti | 5 G | |
| Alejo Veliz | 4 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Three points are at stake. CA Boca Juniors host CA Rosario Central — let the battle begin!
- 5' It looks like no one’s ball. CA Rosario Central is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 10' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 15' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 20' The travelling CA Rosario Central supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 25' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Nestor Ortigoza on 25 minutes.
- 27' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Sebastian Villa.
- 32' The 33-year-old Edwin Cardona has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 36' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Emanuel Mas on 36 minutes.
- 41' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 42' Controversy at the stadium! Maximiliano Lovera argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 47' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 52' CA Boca Juniors receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 52.
- 57' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 62' Marcelo Ortiz is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for CA Boca Juniors tonight.
- 63' The CA Boca Juniors bench stirs into life. Mauro Zarate is withdrawn and Pablo Perez gets his opportunity.
- 68' CA Rosario Central come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 72' The whistle greets Maximiliano Lovera as he departs to be replaced by Joaquin Pereyra.
- 77' CA Rosario Central manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. German Herrera is hanging Fernando Zampedri on the field on 77 minute.
- 79' That is a Yellow card for CA Boca Juniors. Pablo Perez will be fuming at that decision.
- 81' Dario Benedetto makes way for Carlos Tevez at the 81 minute mark. A tactical switch from CA Boca Juniors.
- 86' Agustin Rossi, a Argentina , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 90' That looks like a foul for a Red card for Joaquin Pereyra.
- 90' Washington Camacho makes way for Andres Lioi at the 90 minute mark. A tactical switch from CA Rosario Central.
- 0-0 the final result. will be bitterly disappointed.
Lineups
CA Boca Juniors Lineups
Starting XI
- 22
- 2
- 1
- 10
- 3
- 5
- 39
-
9
Dario Benedetto ↓ Carlos Tevez 81'
- 14
-
19
Mauro Zarate ↓ Pablo Perez 63'
- 26
Bench
-
8
Pablo Perez ↑ 63'
-
32
Carlos Tevez ↑ 81'
- 4
- 30
- 25
- 21
- 11
Coach
Guillermo Schelotto
CA Rosario Central Lineups
Starting XI
- 4
- 1
- 15
- 6
- 24
- 8
- 5
- 10
- 34
- 20
- 2
Bench
- 14
- 3
-
18
Andres Lioi ↑ 90'
- 26
-
7
Joaquin Pereyra ↑ 72'
-
17
German Herrera ↑ 77'
- 31
Coach
Edgardo Bauza
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Luis Vazquez | 2 |
| Fernando Torrent | 1 |
| Gaston Avilla | 1 |
| Martin Payero | 1 |
| Jorge Figal | 1 |
| Alejo Veliz | 1 |
| Lautaro Giaccone | 1 |
| Cristian Lema | 1 |
Head to Head
CA Boca Juniors Form
CA Rosario Central Form
2018-10-20
CA Boca Juniors
0–0
CA Rosario Central
D
2018-10-07
CA Rosario Central
0–4
CA Union
L
2018-09-23
Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata
1–1
CA Rosario Central
D
2018-09-18
CA Rosario Central
0–1
CSyD Defensa y Justicia
L
2018-09-02
Racing Club
2–0
CA Rosario Central
L
2018-08-26
CA Rosario Central
2–0
CA San Martin de Tucuman
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.03
CA Boca Juniors xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.57
CA Rosario Central xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 78% + Under — clean sheet likely 70%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 1.6
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 77% |
|
23% |
| ± 1.5 | 48% |
|
52% |
| ± 2.5 | 22% |
|
78% |
| ± 3.5 | 9% |
|
91% |
| ± 4.5 | 3% |
|
97% |
Double Chance
CA Boca Juniors or Draw
80%
Draw or CA Rosario Central
54%
CA Boca Juniors or CA Rosario Central
66%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
Actual
1 – 0
19.5%
1 – 1
12.7%
2 – 0
10.2%
0 – 1
9.9%
2 – 1
6.2%
3 – 0
3.4%
1 – 2
3.3%
0 – 2
2.9%
3 – 1
2.2%
2 – 2
1.9%
4 – 0
0.9%
Asian Handicap — CA Boca Juniors
| Handicap | CA Boca Juniors covers | Push | CA Rosario Central covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 13% | 82% |
| -1.5 | 18% | — | 82% |
| -1 | 18% | 26% | 56% |
| -0.5 | 44% | — | 56% |
| +0.5 | 82% | — | 18% |
| +1 | 82% | 14% | 4% |
| +1.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
| +2 | 96% | 4% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
CA Boca Juniors keeps clean sheet
57%
✓
CA Rosario Central keeps clean sheet
36%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

