Estudiantes de La Plata vs CA Boca Juniors, Superliga Argentina 2021 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Estudiantes de La Plata vs CA Boca Juniors — Superliga Argentina .
- Estudiantes de La Plata 27 games · 36 pts (2026/26)
- CA Boca Juniors 27 games · 42 pts (2026/26)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Aug | CA Boca Juniors | H | 1–0 | W |
| 09 Aug | CA Central Cordoba | A | 2–1 | W |
| 02 Aug | Arsenal FC | H | 4–0 | W |
| 30 Jul | CA Newell's Old Boys | A | 2–4 | L |
| 25 Jul | CA Independiente | H | 0–1 | L |
| 17 Jul | CA Sarmiento de Junin | A | 3–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Aug | Estudiantes de La Plata | A | 0–1 | L |
| 08 Aug | AA Argentinos Juniors | H | 1–1 | D |
| 01 Aug | CA Talleres | A | 0–0 | D |
| 28 Jul | CA San Lorenzo de Almagro | H | 0–2 | L |
| 24 Jul | CA Banfield | A | 0–0 | D |
| 16 Jul | CA Union | A | 1–1 | D |
Season Stats
| Estudiantes de La Plata | CA Boca Juniors | |
|---|---|---|
| #12 | Position | #6 |
| 36 | Points | 42 |
| 27 | Played | 27 |
| 8 / 12 / 7 | W / D / L | 11 / 9 / 7 |
| 36 | Scored | 30 |
| 34 | Conceded | 23 |
| +2 | GD | +7 |
| 1.33 | PPG | 1.56 |
| 30% | Win % | 41% |
Key Stats
43%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (7 games)
H2H (7 games)
29%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
53%
Clean Sheets
Estudiantes de La Plata this season
Estudiantes de La Plata this season
53%
Clean Sheets
CA Boca Juniors this season
CA Boca Juniors this season
Estudiantes de La Plata are 12th (36 pts). CA Boca Juniors are 6th (42 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Estudiantes de La Plata
0-15
–/1
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/1
46-60
2/–
61-75
1/–
76+
2/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
CA Boca Juniors
0-15
–/2
16-30
1/–
31-45
4/–
46-60
–/1
61-75
1/–
76+
3/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Estudiantes de La Plata
| Tiago Palacios | 3 G | 2 A |
| Alexis Castro | 3 G | |
| Fabricio Perez Escudero | 3 G |
CA Boca Juniors
| Miguel Merentiel | 5 G | 2 A |
| Milton Gimenez | 4 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Estudiantes de La Plata to score. At the same time, CA Boca Juniors does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 5' CA Boca Juniors fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 10' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 10 minutes.
- 15' Estudiantes de La Plata currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 20' It’s high time Ricardo Zielinsky made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 25' Estudiantes de La Plata has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 1 of the last 1 meetings.
- 30' Diego Gonzalez is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for CA Boca Juniors so far.
- 35' Both keepers have barely been tested. Estudiantes de La Plata and CA Boca Juniors are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 40' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 42' That is a Yellow card for Estudiantes de La Plata. Juan Sanchez Mino will be fuming at that decision.
- 46' Nahuel Estevez is replacing Juan Apaolaza for the Estudiantes de La Plata side.
- 51' Estudiantes de La Plata seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 56' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. CA Boca Juniors needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 61' It is a cagey affair so far. Estudiantes de La Plata in their trying to find a way past CA Boca Juniors's compact .
- 63' Controversy at the stadium! Fabian Noguera argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 65' Marcos Rojo has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 65.
- 67' The whistle greets Jaime Ayovi as he departs to be replaced by Leandro Diaz.
- 72' It looks like no one’s ball. CA Boca Juniors is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 76' Brilliant from the ! Fabian Noguera makes it 1-0 with a superb finish on 76.
- 77' Fabian Noguera makes no mistake. The score reads 2-0 and Estudiantes de La Plata are in front.
- 78' A change in the CA Boca Juniors ranks — Diego Gonzalez exits the field as Aaron Molinas enters on 78.
- 80' The supporters are chanting for Gustavo Del Prete. He replaces Manuel Castro on 80 minute.
- 85' Over 85 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 86' Agustin Obando gets the nod from CA Boca Juniors. He replaces Cristian Pavon and will look to change the dynamic.
- 90' The Estudiantes de La Plata bench stirs into life. Fernando Zuqui is withdrawn and David Ayala gets his opportunity.
- 90' The referee has no hesitation. Gustavo Del Prete is booked for Estudiantes de La Plata — Yellow card on 90.
- 1-0 the final result. CA Boca Juniors will be bitterly disappointed.
Lineups
Estudiantes de La Plata Lineups
Starting XI
- 15
- 21
- 18
-
8
Fernando Zuqui ↓ David Ayala 90'
-
16
Juan Apaolaza ↓ Nahuel Estevez 46'
- 29
- 3
- 14
- 17
-
19
Jaime Ayovi ↓ Leandro Diaz 67'
- 30
Bench
-
9
Leandro Diaz ↑ 67'
-
43
Nahuel Estevez ↑ 46'
-
7
Matias Pellegrini ↑ 67'
- 12
- 6
-
5
David Ayala ↑ 90'
- 4
- 2
-
10
Gustavo Del Prete ↑ 80'
- 28
- 27
- 13
Coach
Ricardo Zielinsky
CA Boca Juniors Lineups
Starting XI
- 6
- 14
- 17
-
5
Carlos Zambrano ↓ Luis Vazquez 86'
-
31
Cristian Pavon ↓ Agustin Obando 86'
- 29
- 18
- 1
-
23
Diego Gonzalez ↓ Aaron Molinas 78'
- 24
- 20
Bench
- 2
- 13
- 21
- 32
- 4
-
34
Agustin Obando ↑ 86'
- 33
- 30
- 36
-
38
Luis Vazquez ↑ 86'
- 37
-
16
Aaron Molinas ↑ 78'
- 15
Coach
Miguel Russo
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Fabian Noguera | 3 |
| Guillermo Fernandez | 2 |
| Mauro Boselli | 1 |
| Milton Gimenez | 1 |
| Edwuin Cetre | 1 |
| Matias Pellegrini | 1 |
| Fabian Noguera | 1 |
| Matias Pellegrini | 1 |
Head to Head
Estudiantes de La Plata Form
2021-08-15
Estudiantes de La Plata
1–0
CA Boca Juniors
W
2021-08-09
CA Central Cordoba
1–2
Estudiantes de La Plata
W
2021-08-02
Estudiantes de La Plata
4–0
Arsenal FC
W
2021-07-30
CA Newell's Old Boys
4–2
Estudiantes de La Plata
L
2021-07-25
Estudiantes de La Plata
0–1
CA Independiente
L
2021-07-17
CA Sarmiento de Junin
0–3
Estudiantes de La Plata
W
CA Boca Juniors Form
2021-08-15
Estudiantes de La Plata
1–0
CA Boca Juniors
L
2021-08-08
CA Boca Juniors
1–1
AA Argentinos Juniors
D
2021-08-01
CA Talleres
0–0
CA Boca Juniors
D
2021-07-28
CA Boca Juniors
0–2
CA San Lorenzo de Almagro
L
2021-07-24
CA Banfield
0–0
CA Boca Juniors
D
2021-07-16
CA Union
1–1
CA Boca Juniors
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.21
Estudiantes de La Plata xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.79
CA Boca Juniors xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 68% + Under — clean sheet likely 60%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Estudiantes de La Plata win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 84% |
|
16% |
| ± 1.5 | 60% |
|
40% |
| ± 2.5 | 32% |
|
68% |
| ± 3.5 | 15% |
|
85% |
| ± 4.5 | 6% |
|
94% |
Double Chance
Estudiantes de La Plata or Draw
78%
Draw or CA Boca Juniors
52%
Estudiantes de La Plata or CA Boca Juniors
70%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
16%
1 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
13.9%
2 – 0
9.4%
0 – 1
9.4%
2 – 1
7.6%
1 – 2
5%
0 – 2
4%
3 – 0
3.7%
2 – 2
3.2%
3 – 1
3.1%
3 – 2
1.4%
Asian Handicap — Estudiantes de La Plata
| Handicap | Estudiantes de La Plata covers | Push | CA Boca Juniors covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -2 | 7% | 13% | 80% |
| -1.5 | 20% | — | 80% |
| -1 | 20% | 24% | 56% |
| -0.5 | 44% | — | 56% |
| +0.5 | 77% | — | 23% |
| +1 | 77% | 15% | 7% |
| +1.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
| +2 | 93% | 6% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Estudiantes de La Plata keeps clean sheet
46%
✗
CA Boca Juniors keeps clean sheet
31%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

