CA Boca Juniors vs Estudiantes de La Plata, Superliga Argentina 2026 CLAUSURA
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CA Boca Juniors vs Estudiantes de La Plata — Superliga Argentina at El Palacio.
- CA Boca Juniors 27 games · 42 pts (2026/26)
- Estudiantes de La Plata 27 games · 36 pts (2026/26)
Match Details
- Referee Nazareno Arasa
23 games this season
🟨 3.0/game
⚽ 6.1 goals/game
🟥 3 total
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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Aug | Estudiantes de La Plata | H | 1–0 | W |
| 02 Aug | CA Newell's Old Boys | A | 2–2 | D |
| 26 Jul | CD Riestra | A | 0–3 | L |
| 09 May | CA Huracan | H | 0–1 | L |
| 02 May | CA Central Cordoba | A | 2–1 | W |
| 23 Apr | CSyD Defensa y Justicia | A | 4–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Aug | CA Boca Juniors | A | 0–1 | L |
| 01 Aug | CSyD Defensa y Justicia | H | 3–0 | W |
| 26 Jul | CA Independiente | H | 0–2 | L |
| 10 May | Racing Club | H | 0–1 | L |
| 03 May | CA Platense | A | 2–0 | W |
| 25 Apr | CA Talleres | H | 0–0 | D |
Season Stats
| CA Boca Juniors | Estudiantes de La Plata | |
|---|---|---|
| #6 | Position | #12 |
| 42 | Points | 36 |
| 27 | Played | 27 |
| 11 / 9 / 7 | W / D / L | 8 / 12 / 7 |
| 30 | Scored | 36 |
| 23 | Conceded | 34 |
| +7 | GD | +2 |
| 1.56 | PPG | 1.33 |
| 41% | Win % | 30% |
Key Stats
38%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
25%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
42%
Clean Sheets
CA Boca Juniors this season
CA Boca Juniors this season
46%
Clean Sheets
Estudiantes de La Plata this season
Estudiantes de La Plata this season
CA Boca Juniors are 6th (42 pts). Estudiantes de La Plata are 12th (36 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
CA Boca Juniors
0-15
2/5
16-30
4/2
31-45
7/1
46-60
1/4
61-75
1/–
76+
6/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Estudiantes de La Plata
0-15
–/2
16-30
1/2
31-45
1/3
46-60
3/–
61-75
2/1
76+
4/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
CA Boca Juniors
| Miguel Merentiel | 7 G | 2 A |
| Santiago Ascacibar | 5 G | 2 A |
| Milton Gimenez | 4 G |
Estudiantes de La Plata
| Tiago Palacios | 4 G | 3 A |
| Alexis Castro | 4 G | |
| Fabricio Perez Escudero | 3 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against CA Boca Juniors and Estudiantes de La Plata has kicked off!
- 5' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 10' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both CA Boca Juniors and Estudiantes de La Plata are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 15' CA Boca Juniors is showing some good football. However, CA Boca Juniors are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 20' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 25' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 30' Estudiantes de La Plata come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 35' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 40' CA Boca Juniors have won 223 goals from 183 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 45' Estudiantes de La Plata are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 46' Against the run of play, Santiago Ascacibar has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 51' It is a cagey affair so far. CA Boca Juniors in their trying to find a way past Estudiantes de La Plata's compact .
- 56' Estudiantes de La Plata receives a card for a hard tackle on 56.
- 60' The crowd applauds Fabricio Perez Escudero as he leaves the pitch. Brian Aguirre steps in for Estudiantes de La Plata.
- 65' Fabricio Perez Escudero has been relatively quiet despite scoring 1 goals in his last 176 appearances.
- 67' Sebastian Villa has so much to prove this time. He replaces Miguel Merentiel on 67 minute.
- 68' Another change for Estudiantes de La Plata made on 68 minute. Alexis Castro leaves to be changed by Facundo Farias.
- 73' Estudiantes de La Plata are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 74' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Leonel Flores on 74 minutes.
- 78' Estudiantes de La Plata player sees a card in front of him.
- 80' It is a substitution in CA Boca Juniors team. Tomas Aranda is replaced by Alan Velasco on 80 minute.
- 85' Another change for CA Boca Juniors made on 85 minute. Leonel Flores leaves to be changed by Kevin Zenon.
- 86' Another substitution for Estudiantes de La Plata to replace Lucas Piovi by Lucas Alario on 86 minute.
- 90' Estudiantes de La Plata receives a card for a hard tackle on 90.
- Another three points for CA Boca Juniors.
Lineups
CA Boca Juniors Lineups
Starting XI
- 25
- 5
- 1
- 16
- 3
- 2
- 26
- 17
- 18
-
10
Tomas Aranda ↓ Alan Velasco 80'
-
19
Leonel Flores ↓ Kevin Zenon 85'
Bench
- 11
-
22
Sebastian Villa ↑ 67'
- 4
-
20
Alan Velasco ↑ 80'
-
21
Kevin Zenon ↑ 85'
- 27
- 32
- 9
- 12
- 24
- 15
-
23
Camilo Rey Domenech ↑ 85'
Coach
Rodolfo Arruabarrena
Estudiantes de La Plata Lineups
Starting XI
- 9
-
22
Alexis Castro ↓ Facundo Farias 68'
-
21
Lucas Piovi ↓ Lucas Alario 86'
- 20
- 24
- 13
- 1
- 4
- 29
- 17
-
10
Tiago Palacios ↓ Gabriel Neves 68'
Bench
-
27
Lucas Alario ↑ 86'
- 26
- 7
- 19
-
11
Facundo Farias ↑ 68'
- 52
- 40
-
8
Gabriel Neves ↑ 68'
-
28
Brian Aguirre ↑ 60'
-
18
Edwuin Cetre ↑ 60'
- 12
- 36
Coach
Alexander Medina
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Fabian Noguera | 3 |
| Guillermo Fernandez | 2 |
| Sebastian Villa | 1 |
| Jorge Morel | 1 |
| Mauro Boselli | 1 |
| Santiago Ascacibar | 1 |
| Milton Gimenez | 1 |
| Matias Pellegrini | 1 |
Head to Head
CA Boca Juniors Form
2026-08-05
CA Boca Juniors
1–0
Estudiantes de La Plata
W
2026-08-02
CA Newell's Old Boys
2–2
CA Boca Juniors
D
2026-07-26
CD Riestra
3–0
CA Boca Juniors
L
2026-05-09
CA Boca Juniors
0–1
CA Huracan
L
2026-05-02
CA Central Cordoba
1–2
CA Boca Juniors
W
2026-04-23
CSyD Defensa y Justicia
0–4
CA Boca Juniors
W
Estudiantes de La Plata Form
2026-08-05
CA Boca Juniors
1–0
Estudiantes de La Plata
L
2026-08-01
Estudiantes de La Plata
3–0
CSyD Defensa y Justicia
W
2026-07-26
Estudiantes de La Plata
0–2
CA Independiente
L
2026-05-10
Estudiantes de La Plata
0–1
Racing Club
L
2026-05-03
CA Platense
0–2
Estudiantes de La Plata
W
2026-04-25
Estudiantes de La Plata
0–0
CA Talleres
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.23
CA Boca Juniors xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.91
Estudiantes de La Plata xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 64% + Under — clean sheet likely 57%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: CA Boca Juniors win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.14
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 86% |
|
14% |
| ± 1.5 | 63% |
|
37% |
| ± 2.5 | 36% |
|
64% |
| ± 3.5 | 18% |
|
82% |
| ± 4.5 | 7% |
|
93% |
Double Chance
CA Boca Juniors or Draw
75%
Draw or Estudiantes de La Plata
54%
CA Boca Juniors or Estudiantes de La Plata
71%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: CA Boca Juniors win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14.1%
0 – 0
14%
1 – 0
Actual
0 – 1
9.4%
2 – 0
8.6%
2 – 1
7.9%
1 – 2
5.8%
0 – 2
4.6%
2 – 2
3.7%
3 – 0
3.5%
3 – 1
3.3%
1 – 3
1.8%
Asian Handicap — CA Boca Juniors
| Handicap | CA Boca Juniors covers | Push | Estudiantes de La Plata covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -2 | 7% | 12% | 81% |
| -1.5 | 19% | — | 81% |
| -1 | 19% | 23% | 58% |
| -0.5 | 42% | — | 58% |
| +0.5 | 74% | — | 26% |
| +1 | 74% | 17% | 9% |
| +1.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
| +2 | 91% | 7% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
CA Boca Juniors keeps clean sheet
41%
✗
Estudiantes de La Plata keeps clean sheet
30%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.