CA Boca Juniors vs CA Tucuman, Superliga Argentina 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
CA Boca Juniors vs CA Tucuman — Superliga Argentina at Estadio Alberto Jose Armando.
- CA Boca Juniors 27 games · 42 pts (2026/26)
- CA Tucuman 27 games · 40 pts (2026/26)
Match Details
- Referee German Delfino
- Referee Gustavo Rossi
- Referee Marcelo Bistocco
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Feb | CA Tucuman | H | 1–2 | L |
| 17 Feb | CA Lanus | H | 2–1 | W |
| 11 Feb | CA Belgrano | A | 1–1 | D |
| 03 Feb | CD Godoy Cruz Antonio Tomba | H | 2–0 | W |
| 01 Feb | CA San Martín de San Juan | A | 4–0 | W |
| 28 Jan | CA Newell's Old Boys | A | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Feb | CA Boca Juniors | A | 2–1 | W |
| 15 Feb | CA Union | A | 0–3 | L |
| 09 Feb | CA Talleres | H | 0–0 | D |
| 04 Feb | CA Patronato | A | 0–3 | L |
| 26 Jan | Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata | H | 4–1 | W |
| 01 Dec | CA San Martin de Tucuman | H | 2–3 | L |
Season Stats
| CA Boca Juniors | CA Tucuman | |
|---|---|---|
| #6 | Position | #8 |
| 42 | Points | 40 |
| 27 | Played | 27 |
| 11 / 9 / 7 | W / D / L | 11 / 7 / 9 |
| 30 | Scored | 28 |
| 23 | Conceded | 27 |
| +7 | GD | +1 |
| 1.56 | PPG | 1.48 |
| 41% | Win % | 41% |
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
40%
Clean Sheets
CA Tucuman this season
CA Tucuman this season
CA Boca Juniors are 6th (42 pts). CA Tucuman are 8th (40 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
CA Boca Juniors
0-15
–/4
16-30
2/1
31-45
6/1
46-60
–/4
61-75
1/–
76+
5/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
CA Tucuman
0-15
–/–
16-30
1/–
31-45
1/1
46-60
1/–
61-75
1/4
76+
2/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
CA Boca Juniors
| Miguel Merentiel | 5 G | 2 A |
| Santiago Ascacibar | 5 G | |
| Milton Gimenez | 4 G |
CA Tucuman
| Leandro Diaz | 7 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The game is set. CA Boca Juniors kicks off things out of here…
- 5' It looks like no one’s ball. CA Boca Juniors is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 9' The deadlock is broken! Gervasio Nunez gets on the scoresheet on 9 minutes.
- 10' A moment of madness from Carlos Tevez on 10 minutes earns him a Yellow card. CA Boca Juniors will be frustrated.
- 14' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Mathias Abero.
- 19' Nery Leyes, a Argentina , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 24' Argentina international Bruno Bianchi has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 29' Supporters expect more eagerness from Yonathan Cabral, as he is very good at scoring at Estadio Alberto Jose Armando with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 34' The 30-year-old Nahitan Nandez has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 36' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Nahitan Nandez on 36 minutes.
- 41' The home supporters are growing impatient. CA Boca Juniors must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 46' Another change for CA Boca Juniors made on 46 minute. Emanuel Reynoso leaves to be changed by Mauro Zarate.
- 51' Poor challenge from Gervasio Nunez. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 56' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 61' Ramon Abila does the damage! The net is bulging and CA Boca Juniors surge ahead!
- 63' It’s a booking for CA Tucuman player. Leandro Diaz gets a Yellow card.
- 64' A tactical swap from CA Tucuman — Nery Leyes on, Juan Mercier off on 64 minutes.
- 65' CA Tucuman make a change. Mauro Matos trudges off to be replaced by Ricardo Noir on 65 minutes.
- 66' Carlos Tevez makes way for Dario Benedetto at the 66 minute mark. A tactical switch from CA Boca Juniors.
- 69' Cristian Pavon has so much to prove this time. He replaces Sebastian Villa on 69 minute.
- 70' David Barbona does the damage! The net is bulging and CA Tucuman surge ahead!
- 72' The supporters are chanting for Andres Lamas. He replaces Gervasio Nunez on 72 minute.
- 76' Poor challenge from Rodrigo Aliendro. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 81' The referee has no hesitation. Nery Leyes is booked for CA Tucuman — Yellow card on 81.
- 86' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 90' David Barbona is having his name booked by the referee on 90.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from CA Tucuman to claim maximum points.
Lineups
CA Boca Juniors Lineups
Starting XI
- 6
- 20
- 15
- 22
- 10
- 4
- 17
-
30
Emanuel Reynoso ↓ Mauro Zarate 46'
- 24
- 31
- 23
Bench
-
7
Cristian Pavon ↑ 69'
- 27
- 12
- 3
- 39
-
9
Dario Benedetto ↑ 66'
-
19
Mauro Zarate ↑ 46'
Coach
Gustavo Alfaro
CA Tucuman Lineups
Starting XI
-
18
Mauro Matos ↓ Ricardo Noir 65'
- 20
- 2
-
5
Juan Mercier ↓ Nery Leyes 64'
- 16
- 1
- 31
- 29
- 19
-
10
Gervasio Nunez ↓ Andres Lamas 72'
- 9
Bench
-
22
Ricardo Noir ↑ 65'
- 17
-
39
Andres Lamas ↑ 72'
-
38
Nery Leyes ↑ 64'
- 11
- 12
- 8
Coach
Ricardo Zielinsky
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Lisandro Lopez | 2 |
| Lisandro Lopez | 2 |
| Luca Langoni | 2 |
| Augusto Lotti | 2 |
| Ramon Abila | 2 |
| Gervasio Nunez | 1 |
| Franco Soldano | 1 |
| Rodrigo Montes | 1 |
Head to Head
CA Boca Juniors Form
2019-02-21
CA Boca Juniors
1–2
CA Tucuman
L
2019-02-17
CA Boca Juniors
2–1
CA Lanus
W
2019-02-11
CA Belgrano
1–1
CA Boca Juniors
D
2019-02-03
CA Boca Juniors
2–0
CD Godoy Cruz Antonio Tomba
W
2019-02-01
CA San Martín de San Juan
0–4
CA Boca Juniors
W
2019-01-28
CA Newell's Old Boys
1–1
CA Boca Juniors
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.44
CA Boca Juniors xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.13
CA Tucuman xG
I would bet for:
CA Boca Juniors or CA Tucuman 71%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: CA Tucuman win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.57
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 1.5 | 73% |
|
27% |
| ± 2.5 | 47% |
|
53% |
| ± 3.5 | 26% |
|
74% |
| ± 4.5 | 12% |
|
88% |
Double Chance
CA Boca Juniors or Draw
71%
Draw or CA Tucuman
58%
CA Boca Juniors or CA Tucuman
71%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: CA Tucuman win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.4%
1 – 0
10%
0 – 0
9.7%
2 – 1
8.6%
2 – 0
7.7%
0 – 1
7.6%
1 – 2
Actual
2 – 2
4.9%
0 – 2
4.8%
3 – 1
4.2%
3 – 0
3.6%
1 – 3
2.6%
Asian Handicap — CA Boca Juniors
| Handicap | CA Boca Juniors covers | Push | CA Tucuman covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -2 | 8% | 13% | 79% |
| -1.5 | 21% | — | 79% |
| -1 | 21% | 22% | 57% |
| -0.5 | 43% | — | 57% |
| +0.5 | 72% | — | 28% |
| +1 | 72% | 17% | 12% |
| +1.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
| +2 | 88% | 8% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
CA Boca Juniors keeps clean sheet
33%
✓
CA Tucuman keeps clean sheet
25%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

