CA Boca Juniors vs Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata, Superliga Argentina 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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CA Boca Juniors vs Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata — Superliga Argentina at Estadio Alberto Jose Armando.
- CA Boca Juniors 27 games · 42 pts (2026/26)
- Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata 27 games · 32 pts (2026/26)
Match Details
- Referee Facundo Tello
- Referee Diego Bonfa
- Referee Pablo Echavarria
- Referee
15 games this season
🟨 1.5/game
⚽ 3.5 goals/game
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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Mar | Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata | H | 1–0 | W |
| 29 Feb | CA Colon | A | 4–0 | W |
| 23 Feb | CD Godoy Cruz Antonio Tomba | H | 3–0 | W |
| 17 Feb | CA Central Cordoba | A | 4–0 | W |
| 09 Feb | CA Tucuman | H | 2–0 | W |
| 03 Feb | CA Talleres | A | 2–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Mar | CA Boca Juniors | A | 0–1 | L |
| 29 Feb | CA Tucuman | H | 1–0 | W |
| 22 Feb | CA Independiente | A | 1–0 | W |
| 15 Feb | CA Rosario Central | A | 0–1 | L |
| 08 Feb | CA Patronato | H | 1–1 | D |
| 01 Feb | CA Huracan | A | 1–1 | D |
Season Stats
| CA Boca Juniors | Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata | |
|---|---|---|
| #6 | Position | #19 |
| 42 | Points | 32 |
| 27 | Played | 27 |
| 11 / 9 / 7 | W / D / L | 8 / 8 / 11 |
| 30 | Scored | 21 |
| 23 | Conceded | 23 |
| +7 | GD | -2 |
| 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
53%
Clean Sheets
CA Boca Juniors this season
CA Boca Juniors this season
33%
Clean Sheets
Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata this season
Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata this season
CA Boca Juniors are 6th (42 pts). Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata are 19th (32 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
CA Boca Juniors
0-15
–/2
16-30
1/–
31-45
4/–
46-60
–/1
61-75
1/–
76+
3/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata
0-15
2/–
16-30
–/2
31-45
3/–
46-60
1/1
61-75
–/2
76+
1/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
CA Boca Juniors
| Miguel Merentiel | 5 G | 2 A |
| Milton Gimenez | 4 G |
Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata
| Marcelo Torres | 8 G | 1 A |
| Nicolas Barros Schelotto | 3 G | 3 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against CA Boca Juniors and Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata has kicked off!
- 5' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata that had 163 games and scored 145 goals.
- 10' Matias Perez is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for CA Boca Juniors so far.
- 15' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Junior Alonso suffering a number of foals already.
- 18' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Frank Fabra.
- 23' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 28' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 33' Jose Paradela has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 38' The energy levels are beginning to show. Miguel Angel Russo might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 43' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 48' Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 53' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Guillermo Fernandez made 168 appearances and scored 12 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 58' Another change for CA Boca Juniors made on 58 minute. Franco Soldano leaves to be changed by Ramon Abila.
- 59' Jose Paradela has so much to prove this time. He replaces Matias Perez Garcia on 59 minute.
- 64' Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 65' Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata ring the changes. Pablo Cuadra has done his job and it is now time for Maximiliano Comba to step up.
- 67' The referee has no hesitation. Paolo Goltz is booked for Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata — Yellow card on 67.
- 68' The CA Boca Juniors bench stirs into life. Carlos Zambrano is withdrawn and Nicolas Capaldo gets his opportunity.
- 72' What a strike from Carlos Tevez! The score is 1-0.
- 73' The whistle greets Leandro Contin as he departs to be replaced by Jhonatan Agudelo.
- 74' That is a Yellow card for CA Boca Juniors. Carlos Tevez will be fuming at that decision.
- 79' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 81' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Eduardo Salvio on 81 minutes.
- 86' Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 88' The CA Boca Juniors bench stirs into life. Eduardo Salvio is withdrawn and Emanuel Reynoso gets his opportunity.
- 90' The referee shows CA Boca Juniors player a Yellow card on 90.
- With this win, CA Boca Juniors is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.
Lineups
CA Boca Juniors Lineups
Starting XI
- 6
- 7
- 5
- 22
- 21
- 11
-
27
Franco Soldano ↓ Ramon Abila 58'
- 18
- 10
- 4
- 1
Bench
- 12
- 3
-
9
Ramon Abila ↑ 58'
-
30
Emanuel Reynoso ↑ 88'
- 23
-
14
Nicolas Capaldo ↑ 68'
- 8
Coach
Miguel Angel Russo
Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata Lineups
Starting XI
- 33
- 16
- 25
- 23
- 2
- 10
- 19
- 15
-
31
Matias Perez ↓ Jose Paradela 59'
- 9
- 5
Bench
- 11
- 28
- 12
-
30
Maximiliano Comba ↑ 65'
-
26
Jose Paradela ↑ 59'
- 4
-
17
Jhonatan Agudelo ↑ 73'
Coach
Diego Maradona
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Luis Miguel Rodriguez | 2 |
| Milton Gimenez | 1 |
| Rodrigo Castillo | 1 |
| Dario Benedetto | 1 |
| Lorenzo Faravelli | 1 |
| Miguel Merentiel | 1 |
| Maximiliano Comba | 1 |
| Cristian Medina | 1 |
Head to Head
CA Boca Juniors Form
2020-03-08
CA Boca Juniors
1–0
Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata
W
2020-02-29
CA Colon
0–4
CA Boca Juniors
W
2020-02-23
CA Boca Juniors
3–0
CD Godoy Cruz Antonio Tomba
W
2020-02-17
CA Central Cordoba
0–4
CA Boca Juniors
W
2020-02-09
CA Boca Juniors
2–0
CA Tucuman
W
2020-02-03
CA Talleres
1–2
CA Boca Juniors
W
Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata Form
2020-03-08
CA Boca Juniors
1–0
Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata
L
2020-02-29
Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata
1–0
CA Tucuman
W
2020-02-22
CA Independiente
0–1
Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata
W
2020-02-15
CA Rosario Central
1–0
Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata
L
2020-02-08
Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata
1–1
CA Patronato
D
2020-02-01
CA Huracan
1–1
Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.16
CA Boca Juniors xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.58
Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 74% + Under — clean sheet likely 68%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: CA Boca Juniors win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 1.74
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 80% |
|
20% |
| ± 1.5 | 52% |
|
48% |
| ± 2.5 | 26% |
|
74% |
| ± 3.5 | 11% |
|
89% |
| ± 4.5 | 4% |
|
96% |
Double Chance
CA Boca Juniors or Draw
82%
Draw or Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata
48%
CA Boca Juniors or Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata
69%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
20.1%
1 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
12.7%
2 – 0
11.2%
0 – 1
8.8%
2 – 1
6.8%
3 – 0
4.2%
1 – 2
3.3%
3 – 1
2.7%
0 – 2
2.7%
2 – 2
2.1%
4 – 0
1.3%
Asian Handicap — CA Boca Juniors
| Handicap | CA Boca Juniors covers | Push | Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -2 | 7% | 14% | 79% |
| -1.5 | 21% | — | 79% |
| -1 | 21% | 27% | 52% |
| -0.5 | 48% | — | 52% |
| +0.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
| +1 | 83% | 13% | 4% |
| +1.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
| +2 | 96% | 3% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
CA Boca Juniors keeps clean sheet
56%
✓
Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata keeps clean sheet
32%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

