CA Boca Juniors vs CA Vélez Sarsfield, Superliga Argentina 2024 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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CA Boca Juniors vs CA Vélez Sarsfield — Superliga Argentina at La Bombonera.
- CA Boca Juniors 27 games · 42 pts (2026/26)
- CA Vélez Sarsfield 27 games · 51 pts (2026/26)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CA Vélez 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 Unión | 27 | 40 |
| 10 | CA Platense | 27 | 39 |
| 11 | CS Independiente Rivadavia | 27 | 38 |
| 12 | Estudiantes de La Plata | 27 | 36 |
| 13 | Instituto AC Cordoba | 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 Cordoba | 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 Junin | 27 | 26 |
| 27 | CA Banfield | 27 | 24 |
| 28 | CA Barracas Central | 27 | 23 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Jun | CA Vélez Sarsfield | H | 1–0 | W |
| 02 Jun | CA Platense | A | 0–1 | L |
| 25 May | CA Talleres | H | 0–0 | D |
| 19 May | CA Central Cordoba | A | 4–2 | W |
| 12 May | CA Tucuman | A | 0–1 | L |
| 04 Nov | Fluminense FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Jun | CA Boca Juniors | A | 0–1 | L |
| 01 Jun | CA Tucuman | H | 1–1 | D |
| 26 May | CA Independiente | A | 1–1 | D |
| 21 May | CA Newell's Old Boys | H | 1–0 | W |
| 13 May | Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata | A | 1–3 | L |
| 30 Jul | CA Huracan | A | 0–1 | L |
Season Stats
| CA Boca Juniors | CA Vélez Sarsfield | |
|---|---|---|
| #6 | Position | #1 |
| 42 | Points | 51 |
| 27 | Played | 27 |
| 11 / 9 / 7 | W / D / L | 14 / 9 / 4 |
| 30 | Scored | 38 |
| 23 | Conceded | 16 |
| +7 | GD | +22 |
| 1.56 | PPG | 1.89 |
| 41% | Win % | 52% |
Key Stats
38%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
38%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
48%
Clean Sheets
CA Boca Juniors this season
CA Boca Juniors this season
36%
Clean Sheets
CA Vélez Sarsfield this season
CA Vélez Sarsfield this season
CA Boca Juniors are 6th (42 pts). CA Vélez Sarsfield are 1st (51 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
CA Boca Juniors
0-15
2/7
16-30
8/2
31-45
7/1
46-60
4/5
61-75
2/–
76+
10/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
CA Vélez Sarsfield
0-15
9/4
16-30
4/3
31-45
4/4
46-60
3/4
61-75
4/1
76+
7/7
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
CA Boca Juniors
| Miguel Merentiel | 10 G | 2 A |
| Santiago Ascacibar | 5 G | 2 A |
| Milton Gimenez | 4 G |
CA Vélez Sarsfield
| Ronaldo Martinez | 13 G | 2 A |
| Manuel Lanzini | 6 G | |
| Florian Monzon | 6 G | |
| Matias Pellegrini | 5 G | 6 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at La Bombonera!
- 5' With 5 assists to his name this season, Matias Pellegrini is clearly more than just a goal scorer for CA Boca Juniors.
- 10' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 15' Braian Romero has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 20' CA Vélez Sarsfield come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 25' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both CA Boca Juniors and CA Vélez Sarsfield are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 30' Miguel Merentiel needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 10 Yellow cards this season.
- 35' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 40' Patricio Pernicone is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for CA Vélez Sarsfield tonight.
- 41' The referee has no hesitation. Nicolas Ezequiel Fernandez is booked for CA Boca Juniors — card on 41.
- 46' CA Vélez Sarsfield is showing some good football. However, CA Vélez Sarsfield are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 51' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering CA Boca Juniors that had 210 games and scored 269 goals.
- 52' The whistle greets Tomas Marchiori as he departs to be replaced by Lautaro Garzon.
- 57' The travelling CA Vélez Sarsfield supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 58' Damian Fernandez makes way for Patricio Pernicone at the 58 minute mark. A tactical switch from CA Velez Sarsfield.
- 61' Edinson Cavani makes no mistake. The score reads 1-0 and CA Boca Juniors are in front.
- 65' Cristian Lema catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 65.
- 68' CA Boca Juniors ring the changes. Marcelo Saracchi has done his job and it is now time for Jorge Figal to step up.
- 71' Controversy at the stadium! Lautaro Blanco argues furiously but the card stands.
- 76' It looks like no one’s ball. CA Vélez Sarsfield is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 80' Luca Langoni is replacing Miguel Merentiel for the CA Boca Juniors side.
- 81' Another change for CA Boca Juniors made on 81 minute. Nicolas Ezequiel Fernandez leaves to be changed by Jabes Saralegui.
- 84' Fresh legs for CA Velez Sarsfield! Matias Pellegrini comes on to replace Francisco Pizzini.
- 89' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 90' The referee shows CA Boca Juniors player a card on 90.
- 90' The supporters are chanting for Aaron Anselmino. He replaces Guillermo Fernandez on 90 minute.
- CA Boca Juniors celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
CA Boca Juniors Lineups
4-4-2Starting XI
- 1
- 10
-
3
Marcelo Saracchi ↓ Jorge Figal 68'
- 8
- 2
-
16
Miguel Merentiel ↓ Luca Langoni 80'
- 23
-
22
Kevin Zenon ↓ Milton Delgado 90'
- 21
- 36
- 40
Bench
- 11
- 18
-
4
Jorge Figal ↑ 68'
- 5
- 12
- 39
-
14
Luca Langoni ↑ 80'
-
47
Jabes Saralegui ↑ 81'
- 45
-
43
Milton Delgado ↑ 90'
- 50
-
38
Aaron Anselmino ↑ 90'
Coach
Diego Martinez
CA Vélez Sarsfield Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 3
- 26
- 9
- 20
- 34
- 4
- 1
- 31
- 32
-
27
Thiago Fernandez ↓ Lenny Lobato 84'
- 22
Bench
- 35
- 21
- 29
- 37
-
14
Lenny Lobato ↑ 84'
-
23
Patricio Pernicone ↑ 58'
- 10
- 18
-
11
Matias Pellegrini ↑ 84'
-
42
Lautaro Garzon ↑ 52'
- 36
- 28
Coach
Gustavo Quinteros
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Federico Mancuello | 1 |
| Cristian Alberto Tarragona | 1 |
| Javier Morales | 1 |
| Lucas Janson | 1 |
| Jorge Figal | 1 |
| Cristian Pavon | 1 |
| Luca Langoni | 1 |
| Sebastian Villa | 1 |
Head to Head
CA Boca Juniors Form
CA Vélez Sarsfield Form
2024-06-14
CA Boca Juniors
1–0
CA Vélez Sarsfield
L
2024-06-01
CA Vélez Sarsfield
1–1
CA Tucuman
D
2024-05-26
CA Independiente
1–1
CA Vélez Sarsfield
D
2024-05-21
CA Vélez Sarsfield
1–0
CA Newell's Old Boys
W
2024-05-13
Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata
3–1
CA Vélez Sarsfield
L
2023-07-30
CA Huracan
1–0
CA Vélez Sarsfield
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
0.86
CA Boca Juniors xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.83
CA Vélez Sarsfield xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 76% + CA Boca Juniors or Draw 73%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: CA Boca Juniors win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 1.69
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 79% |
|
21% |
| ± 1.5 | 51% |
|
49% |
| ± 2.5 | 24% |
|
76% |
| ± 3.5 | 10% |
|
90% |
| ± 4.5 | 3% |
|
97% |
Double Chance
CA Boca Juniors or Draw
73%
Draw or CA Vélez Sarsfield
60%
CA Boca Juniors or CA Vélez Sarsfield
67%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
21%
1 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
14.2%
0 – 1
13.7%
2 – 0
6.4%
0 – 2
5.9%
2 – 1
5.6%
1 – 2
5.4%
2 – 2
2.5%
3 – 0
1.8%
3 – 1
1.7%
0 – 3
1.6%
Asian Handicap — CA Boca Juniors
| Handicap | CA Boca Juniors covers | Push | CA Vélez Sarsfield covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -2 | 3% | 8% | 89% |
| -1.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| -1 | 11% | 21% | 68% |
| -0.5 | 32% | — | 68% |
| +0.5 | 70% | — | 30% |
| +1 | 70% | 20% | 10% |
| +1.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
| +2 | 90% | 8% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
CA Boca Juniors keeps clean sheet
44%
✗
CA Vélez Sarsfield keeps clean sheet
43%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

