Wednesday , 30 September 2026

CA River Plate vs CA Boca Juniors, Superliga Argentina 2023 REGULAR SEASON

Liga Profesional · 2023
CA River Plate
1 – 0
Full Time
CA Boca Juniors
Sun 7 May 2023 · 20:30 UTC HT 45' · FT 45'
Miguel Borja pen 90+3' 1–0
Rodrigo Aliendro 4' Y
Leandro Gonzalez Pirez 15' Y
Y 21' Guillermo Fernandez
Enzo Hernan Diaz 35' Y
Y 40' Alan Varela
Y 41' Jorge Figal
Enzo Perez 45' Y
Milton Casco 68' Y
R 90' Ignacio Fernandez
Elias Gomez 90' R
Ezequiel Centurion 90' R
R 90' Miguel Merentiel
Agustin Palavecino 90' R
R 90' Nicolas Valentini
Y 90' Ignacio Fernandez
R 90' Jorge Figal

Overview

Match Preview

CA River Plate vs CA Boca Juniors — Superliga Argentina .

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 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 Junin 27 26
27 CA Banfield 27 24
28 CA Barracas Central 27 23

Head-to-Head

4
1
3
CA River Plate 8 games · Avg 1.4 goals CA Boca Juniors
Last 5 meetings
2023-05-07 CA River Plate 1–0 CA Boca Juniors 2022-09-11 CA Boca Juniors 1–0 CA River Plate 2021-10-03 CA River Plate 2–1 CA Boca Juniors 2019-09-01 CA River Plate 0–0 CA Boca Juniors 2018-09-23 CA Boca Juniors 0–2 CA River Plate

Recent Form

CA River Plate
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
07 May CA Boca Juniors H 1–0 W
29 Apr CA Tucuman A 1–1 D
23 Apr CA Independiente H 2–0 W
16 Apr CA Newell's Old Boys A 1–0 W
13 Apr Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata H 3–0 W
09 Apr CA Huracan A 3–0 W
CA Boca Juniors
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
07 May CA River Plate A 0–1 L
30 Apr Racing Club H 3–1 W
23 Apr CA Rosario Central A 2–2 D
15 Apr Estudiantes de La Plata H 0–1 L
12 Apr CA San Lorenzo de Almagro A 0–1 L
10 Apr CA Colon H 1–2 L

Season Stats

CA River Plate CA Boca Juniors
#5 Position #6
43 Points 42
27 Played 27
11 / 10 / 6 W / D / L 11 / 9 / 7
38 Scored 30
21 Conceded 23
+17 GD +7
1.59 PPG 1.56
41% Win % 41%

Key Stats

13% Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
13% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
32% Clean Sheets
CA River Plate this season
44% Clean Sheets
CA Boca Juniors this season

CA River Plate are 5th (43 pts). CA Boca Juniors are 6th (42 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

CA River Plate
0-15
1/1
16-30
3/3
31-45
7/2
46-60
3/–
61-75
3/4
76+
7/6
■ Scored ■ Conceded
CA Boca Juniors
0-15
2/5
16-30
4/2
31-45
7/1
46-60
2/4
61-75
2/–
76+
6/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

CA River Plate
Gonzalo Montiel 6 G 2 A
Sebastian Driussi 6 G
Tomas Galvan 5 G 2 A
Juan Fernando Quintero 3 G 2 A
Juan Quintero 3 G 2 A
CA Boca Juniors
Miguel Merentiel 8 G 2 A
Santiago Ascacibar 5 G 2 A
Milton Gimenez 4 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — CA River Plate and CA Boca Juniors get this one started.
  • 4' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Rodrigo Aliendro.
  • 9' 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.
  • 14' 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 Luis Vazquez suffering a number of foals already.
  • 15' Poor challenge from Leandro Gonzalez Pirez. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
  • 20' It’s high time Jorge Almirón made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 21' Guillermo Fernandez has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 21.
  • 26' It looks like no one’s ball. CA River Plate is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 31' Enzo Perez is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for CA River Plate so far.
  • 34' CA River Plate receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 34.
  • 35' Enzo Hernan Diaz was booked on 35.
  • 40' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Alan Varela.
  • 41' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Jorge Figal.
  • 45' The referee calls foul for Enzo Perez. He receives a Yellow card.
  • 50' Argentina international Rodrigo Aliendro has been a key figure this campaign — 1 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 55' A change in the CA Boca Juniors ranks — Luis Vazquez exits the field as Miguel Merentiel enters on 55.
  • 60' Pablo Solari gets the nod from CA River Plate. He replaces Rodrigo Aliendro and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 63' The crowd applauds Alan Varela as he leaves the pitch. Ignacio Fernandez steps in for CA Boca Juniors.
  • 67' Controversy at the stadium! Milton Casco argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 68' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Milton Casco.
  • 73' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 78' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 80' It is a substitution in CA River Plate team. Ignacio Fernandez is replaced by Miguel Borja on 80 minute.
  • 85' CA River Plate started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 85.
  • 86' The CA River Plate manager makes a substitution. Milton Casco departs to be replaced by Robert Rojas.
  • 87' CA Boca Juniors ring the changes. Cristian Medina has done his job and it is now time for Esteban Rolon to step up.
  • 88' The CA Boca Juniors bench stirs into life. Valentin Barco is withdrawn and Agustin Sandez gets his opportunity.
  • 90' A meaty challenge results in booking for Ignacio Fernandez on 90.
  • The referee brings this contest to a close. CA River Plate take all three points.

Lineups

CA River Plate Lineups

4-3-2-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Martin Demichelis

CA Boca Juniors Lineups

5-3-2

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Jorge Almirón

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Julian Alvarez 2
Dario Benedetto 1
Miguel Borja 1
Leandro Paredes 1
Manuel Lanzini 1
Miguel Merentiel 1
Exequiel Zeballos 1
Gonzalo Martinez 1

Head to Head

2023-05-07 CA River Plate 1–0 CA Boca Juniors 2022-09-11 CA Boca Juniors 1–0 CA River Plate 2021-10-03 CA River Plate 2–1 CA Boca Juniors 2019-09-01 CA River Plate 0–0 CA Boca Juniors 2018-09-23 CA Boca Juniors 0–2 CA River Plate

CA River Plate Form

2023-05-07 CA River Plate 1–0 CA Boca Juniors W 2023-04-29 CA Tucuman 1–1 CA River Plate D 2023-04-23 CA River Plate 2–0 CA Independiente W 2023-04-16 CA Newell's Old Boys 0–1 CA River Plate W 2023-04-13 CA River Plate 3–0 Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata W 2023-04-09 CA Huracan 0–3 CA River Plate W

CA Boca Juniors Form

2023-05-07 CA River Plate 1–0 CA Boca Juniors L 2023-04-30 CA Boca Juniors 3–1 Racing Club W 2023-04-23 CA Rosario Central 2–2 CA Boca Juniors D 2023-04-15 CA Boca Juniors 0–1 Estudiantes de La Plata L 2023-04-12 CA San Lorenzo de Almagro 1–0 CA Boca Juniors L 2023-04-10 CA Boca Juniors 1–2 CA Colon L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.38 CA River Plate xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.59 CA Boca Juniors xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 68% + Under — clean sheet likely 65%

Match Result

✓ Correct
CA River Plate58% Draw27% CA Boca Juniors15%
Actual: CA River Plate win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes35% 0% No65%
Avg goals/match: 1.97
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 84%
16%
± 1.5 59%
41%
± 2.5 32%
68%
± 3.5 14%
86%
± 4.5 6%
94%

Double Chance

CA River Plate or Draw
85%
Draw or CA Boca Juniors
42%
CA River Plate or CA Boca Juniors
73%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
CA River Plate36% Draw53% CA Boca Juniors11%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 0
Actual
0 – 0
16.2%
2 – 0
12.7%
1 – 1
12.1%
2 – 1
7.7%
0 – 1
7%
3 – 0
5.8%
3 – 1
3.7%
1 – 2
3.2%
2 – 2
2.4%
0 – 2
2.2%
4 – 0
2%

Asian Handicap — CA River Plate

Handicap CA River Plate covers Push CA Boca Juniors covers
-2.5 11% — 89%
-2 11% 17% 73%
-1.5 27% — 73%
-1 27% 27% 45%
-0.5 55% — 45%
+0.5 86% — 14%
+1 86% 11% 4%
+1.5 96% — 4%
+2 96% 3% 1%
+2.5 99% — 1%

Clean Sheet

CA River Plate keeps clean sheet
56% ✓
CA Boca Juniors keeps clean sheet
26% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.