CA Vélez Sarsfield vs CA Boca Juniors, Superliga Argentina 2023 REGULAR SEASON

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Liga Profesional · 2023

CA Vélez Sarsfield

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Full Time

CA Boca Juniors

Sun 26 Feb 2023 · 00:30 UTC El Fortin de Liniers HT 45' · FT 45'

0–1 32' Luca Langoni

Lucas Janson pen 66' 1–1

1–2 87' Jorge Figal

Jose Florentin 20' Y

Y 21' Agustin Sandez

Y 59' Martin Payero

Y 64' Frank Fabra

R 68' Ignacio Fernandez

Y 69' Luis Advincula

Diego Godin 85' Y

Lautaro Gianetti 87' Y

Overview

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CA Vélez Sarsfield vs CA Boca Juniors — Superliga Argentina at El Fortin de Liniers.

CA Vélez Sarsfield 27 games · 51 pts (2026/26)
CA Boca Juniors 27 games · 42 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

CA Vélez Sarsfield 8 games · Avg 1.9 goals CA Boca Juniors

Last 5 meetings

2023-02-26 CA Vélez Sarsfield 1–2 CA Boca Juniors 2022-10-02 CA Boca Juniors 1–0 CA Vélez Sarsfield 2021-10-24 CA Vélez Sarsfield 2–0 CA Boca Juniors 2019-11-10 CA Vélez Sarsfield 0–0 CA Boca Juniors 2018-09-02 CA Boca Juniors 3–0 CA Vélez Sarsfield

Recent Form

CA Vélez Sarsfield

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
26 Feb	CA Boca Juniors	H	1–2	L
21 Feb	CA Tucuman	A	1–1	D
12 Feb	CA Independiente	H	0–0	D
03 Feb	CA Newell's Old Boys	A	0–1	L
30 Jan	Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata	H	3–1	W
25 Oct	CA Central Cordoba	H	3–1	W

CA Boca Juniors

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
26 Feb	CA Vélez Sarsfield	A	2–1	W
19 Feb	CA Platense	H	3–1	W
12 Feb	CA Talleres	A	1–2	L
05 Feb	CA Central Cordoba	H	0–0	D
30 Jan	CA Tucuman	H	1–0	W
23 Oct	CA Independiente	H	2–2	D

Season Stats

CA Vélez Sarsfield		CA Boca Juniors
#1	Position	#6
51	Points	42
27	Played	27
14 / 9 / 4	W / D / L	11 / 9 / 7
38	Scored	30
16	Conceded	23
+22	GD	+7
1.89	PPG	1.56
52%	Win %	41%

Key Stats

38% Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)

38% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

36% Clean Sheets
CA Vélez Sarsfield this season

48% Clean Sheets
CA Boca Juniors this season

CA Vélez Sarsfield are 1st (51 pts). CA Boca Juniors are 6th (42 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

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

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

Top Scorers (This Season)

CA Vélez Sarsfield

Ronaldo Martinez	13 G	2 A
Manuel Lanzini	6 G
Florian Monzon	6 G
Matias Pellegrini	5 G	6 A

CA Boca Juniors

Miguel Merentiel	10 G	2 A
Santiago Ascacibar	5 G	2 A
Milton Gimenez	4 G

Events

Match Events

0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for CA Velez Sarsfield to score. At the same time, CA Boca Juniors does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
5' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Hugo Ibarra will be considering his options from the bench.
10' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
15' The energy levels are beginning to show. Hugo Ibarra might look to freshen things up shortly.
20' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Jose Florentin.
21' The referee shows CA Boca Juniors player a Yellow card on 21.
26' Martin Payero is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for CA Boca Juniors so far.
31' Supporters expect more eagerness from Juan Ignacio Mendez, as he is very good at scoring at El Fortin de Liniers with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
32' What composure from Miguel Merentiel! The Uruguay international strokes it home. 0-1.
37' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
42' Both keepers have barely been tested. CA Velez Sarsfield and CA Boca Juniors are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
46' Mateo Seoane is ready to make an impact after coming on for Jose Florentin at the 46 minute mark.
51' It’s high time Hugo Ibarra made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
56' Cristian Medina is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for CA Boca Juniors tonight.
59' A meaty challenge results in booking for Martin Payero on 59.
59' The CA Boca Juniors bench stirs into life. Martin Payero is withdrawn and Sebastian Villa gets his opportunity.
64' Controversy at the stadium! Frank Fabra argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
66' A stunning finish from Lucas Janson — that came from absolutely nowhere!
68' That is a Red card for CA Boca Juniors. Ignacio Fernandez will be fuming at that decision.
69' Poor challenge from Luis Advincula. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
72' Another change for CA Velez Sarsfield made on 72 minute. Lucas Janson leaves to be changed by Julian Fernandez.
75' The CA Boca Juniors manager makes a substitution. Luca Langoni departs to be replaced by Cristian Medina.
80' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
82' CA Boca Juniors make a change. Guillermo Fernandez trudges off to be replaced by Alan Varela on 82 minutes.
84' The crowd applauds Abiel Osorio as he leaves the pitch. Lucas Pratto steps in for CA Velez Sarsfield.
85' The referee shows CA Velez Sarsfield player a Yellow card on 85.
87' Lautaro Gianetti has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 87.
87' Jorge Figal is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
90' The CA Velez Sarsfield bench stirs into life. Tomas Ezequiel Guidara is withdrawn and Leonardo Jara gets his opportunity.
Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 1-2 draw is a fair result on the day.

Lineups

CA Vélez Sarsfield Lineups

4-3-3

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Alexander Medina

CA Boca Juniors Lineups

4-2-2-2

Starting XI

1
Sergio Romero
2
Facundo Roncaglia
17
Luis Advincula
8
Guillermo Fernandez ↓ Alan Varela 82'
11
Martin Payero ↓ Sebastian Villa 59'
4
Jorge Figal
16
Miguel Merentiel
10
Oscar Romero ↓ Juan Edgardo Ramirez 82'
21
Ignacio Fernandez
3
Agustin Sandez ↓ Frank Fabra 46'
41
Luca Langoni ↓ Cristian Medina 75'

Bench

Coach Hugo Ibarra

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 Vélez Sarsfield Form

2023-02-26 CA Vélez Sarsfield 1–2 CA Boca Juniors L 2023-02-21 CA Tucuman 1–1 CA Vélez Sarsfield D 2023-02-12 CA Vélez Sarsfield 0–0 CA Independiente D 2023-02-03 CA Newell's Old Boys 1–0 CA Vélez Sarsfield L 2023-01-30 CA Vélez Sarsfield 3–1 Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata W 2022-10-25 CA Vélez Sarsfield 3–1 CA Central Cordoba W

CA Boca Juniors Form

2023-02-26 CA Vélez Sarsfield 1–2 CA Boca Juniors W 2023-02-19 CA Boca Juniors 3–1 CA Platense W 2023-02-12 CA Talleres 2–1 CA Boca Juniors L 2023-02-05 CA Boca Juniors 0–0 CA Central Cordoba D 2023-01-30 CA Boca Juniors 1–0 CA Tucuman W 2022-10-23 CA Boca Juniors 2–2 CA Independiente D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy

0 / 4

1.26 CA Vélez Sarsfield xG

Expected Goals

Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo

0.98 CA Boca Juniors xG

I would bet for: CA Vélez Sarsfield or Draw 70% + Under 2.5 goals 61%

Match Result

✗ Wrong

CA Vélez Sarsfield39% Draw31% CA Boca Juniors30%

Actual: CA Boca Juniors win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong

Yes46% 0% No54%

Avg goals/match: 2.24

Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5

Line	Over	Under
± 0.5	87%	13%
± 1.5	66%	34%
± 2.5	39%	61%
± 3.5	19%	81%
± 4.5	8%	92%

Double Chance

CA Vélez Sarsfield or Draw

70%

Draw or CA Boca Juniors

61%

CA Vélez Sarsfield or CA Boca Juniors

69%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong

CA Vélez Sarsfield29% Draw52% CA Boca Juniors19%

Actual: CA Boca Juniors win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12

1 – 1

14.1%

0 – 0

12.9%

1 – 0

12.2%

0 – 1

9.2%

2 – 0

8.2%

2 – 1

1 – 2

Actual

0 – 2

4.9%

2 – 2

3 – 1

3.4%

3 – 0

3.4%

1 – 3

Asian Handicap — CA Vélez Sarsfield

Handicap	CA Vélez Sarsfield covers	Push	CA Boca Juniors covers
-2.5	7%	—	93%
-2	7%	12%	81%
-1.5	19%	—	81%
-1	19%	22%	59%
-0.5	41%	—	59%
+0.5	73%	—	27%
+1	73%	17%	10%
+1.5	90%	—	10%
+2	90%	7%	3%
+2.5	97%	—	3%

Clean Sheet

CA Vélez Sarsfield keeps clean sheet

38% ✓

CA Boca Juniors keeps clean sheet

29% ✓

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