Deportivo Riestra vs Boca Juniors preview

Argentina flag 2026 Liga Profesional de Fútbol, Argentina
Estadio Guillermo Laza Today - 10:30 PM
Liga Profesional de Fútbol
Deportivo Riestra RIE
Boca Juniors BOC
KICKOFF : Today - 10:30 PM
Round 1 2nd Phase

CONTEXT

Deportivo Riestra host Boca Juniors in the 2nd Phase of the 2026 Liga Profesional de Fútbol at Estadio Guillermo Laza. The home side sits 15th in the domestic standings while the visitors occupy 11th place. Boca Juniors carry a clear power advantage of 13 points with an away power score of 73.07 against the home mark of 60.08, establishing them as the stronger team overall. Form metrics show Deportivo Riestra at zero while Boca Juniors register 6.61, highlighting a difference in recent momentum. Both teams enter this league fixture with limited recent outing data available. The matchup features contrasting league positions and power profiles that shape expectations for how the contest may unfold across the pitch.

TL;DR

  • Structural: Deportivo Riestra sit 15th domestically while Boca Juniors occupy 11th in the Liga Profesional de Fútbol standings.
  • Form: Deportivo Riestra hold a form score of 0 compared to Boca Juniors at 6.61 entering the fixture.
  • Squad: Boca Juniors are identified as the stronger team with a power score of 73.07 against 60.08 for Deportivo Riestra.
  • Efficiency: Efficiency data remains unavailable for both sides ahead of this league encounter.
  • Transition: Limited recent outing information restricts detailed transition analysis for either team.
  • Set pieces: Set piece metrics show low confidence with proxy data used and no xG values available for either side.
  • xVariable: Boca Juniors hold a 13-point power advantage over Deportivo Riestra in the pre-match assessment.
  • Market: Baseline split: Deportivo Riestra 0% (Δ+0%) | Draw 0% (Δ+0%) | Boca Juniors 0% (Δ+0%).
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
Jan 25 vs Team A
Feb 1 vs Team B
Feb 8 vs Team C
Deportivo Riestra G. Duró
G. Duró
VS
Boca Juniors R. Arruabarrena
R. Arruabarrena
0.73
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.69
0.83 i
Last 6 Opponents
Lanús Rank: 65 D
Independiente Rank: 67 W
Talleres Córdoba Rank: 62 L
Instituto Rank: 62 L
Unión Santa Fe Rank: 63 L
San Lorenzo Rank: 64 D
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
2.17 i
Last 6 Opponents
Huracán Rank: 64 L
Central Cordoba SdE Rank: 60 W
Defensa y Justicia Rank: 59 W
River Plate Rank: 70 W
Independiente Rank: 67 D
Talleres Córdoba Rank: 62 W
0
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
0 - 1 - 1
1
No sidelined player data available.

Win Probabilities

Live Win Probability (90 Min)
Home Deportivo Riestra
0%
Draw
0%
Away Boca Juniors
0%

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
60.08
73.07
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Deportivo Riestra
Boca Juniors
Power Score
60.08
73.07
League Position
15
11
Global Rank
559
198

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

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vs
Deportivo Riestra — Opponent-weighted form score
Boca Juniors — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Deportivo Riestra Boca Juniors

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 2 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Deportivo Riestra RIE Home
2 matches
Boca Juniors BOC Away
Match Record
0
Wins
1
1
Draws
1
1
Losses
0
Goals
1
Goals Scored
2
2
Goals Conceded
1
-1
Goal Difference
+1
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-07-26T00:10:58+00:00

STARTING XI - EXPECTED

Match Formation 3-5-2
Match Formation 4-2-3-1
Pitch
I. Arce
1 I. Arce
E. Tovo
3 E. Tovo
I. Gariglio
6 I. Gariglio
C. Quintana
2 C. Quintana
M. Bracamonte
36 M. Bracamonte
N. Watson
16 N. Watson
T. Lauro
20 T. Lauro
B. Pérez
18 B. Pérez
R. Gallo
13 R. Gallo
G. Flores
32 G. Flores
G. Benegas
9 G. Benegas
Á. Montero Perales
1 Á. Montero Perales
L. Blanco
3 L. Blanco
A. Costa
32 A. Costa
L. Di Lollo
2 L. Di Lollo
M. Braida
27 M. Braida
S. Ascacíbar
25 S. Ascacíbar
M. Delgado
18 M. Delgado
A. Velasco
20 A. Velasco
T. Aranda
10 T. Aranda
L. Flores
19 L. Flores
M. Merentiel Serrano
16 M. Merentiel Serrano

General Information

Date & Time
Jul 26, 2026, 10:30 PM
Competition
2026 Liga Profesional de Fútbol, Argentina · Round 1 · 2nd Phase
Stadium
Estadio Guillermo Laza
Capacity
3000
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Hernán Mastrángelo
Diego Yamil Bonfá
Adrián Del Barba
Fernando Echenique

Expected Lineup

Referee : Hernán Mastrángelo

Starting XI ▼

1
Ignacio Arce
Ignacio Arce Goalkeeper
7.27
13
Rodrigo Gallo
Rodrigo Gallo Midfielder
6.56
36
Mariano Bracamonte
Mariano Bracamonte Midfielder
6.75
9
Nicolás Benegas
Nicolás Benegas Attacker
6.71
32
Gonzalo Nahuel Flores
Gonzalo Nahuel Flores Attacker
6.61
2
Carlos Quintana
Carlos Quintana Left Back
6.61
3
Eric Tovo
Eric Tovo Right Back
6.8
18
Benjamín Pérez
Benjamín Pérez Central Midfield
6.4
16
Nicolás Watson
Nicolás Watson Central Midfield
6.54
20
Thiago Lauro
Thiago Lauro Central Midfield
6
Ignacio Gariglio
Ignacio Gariglio Centre Back
Referee : Hernán Mastrángelo

Starting XI ▼

1
Álvaro Montero
Álvaro Montero Goalkeeper
7.24
16
Miguel Merentiel
Miguel Merentiel Centre Forward
6.91
25
Santiago Ascacíbar
Santiago Ascacíbar Defensive Midfield
7.5
3
Lautaro Blanco
Lautaro Blanco Left Back
7.08
19
Leonel Benjamín Flores
Leonel Benjamín Flores Right Wing
20
Alan Velasco
Alan Velasco Left Wing
7.38
10
Tomás Aranda
Tomás Aranda Attacking Midfield
7.05
18
Milton Delgado
Milton Delgado Defensive Midfield
6.76
27
Malcom Braida
Malcom Braida Right Back
7.09
32
Ayrton Costa
Ayrton Costa Left Back
6.94
2
Lautaro Di Lollo
Lautaro Di Lollo Right Back
7.09

CONCLUSION

Boca Juniors arrive with superior power metrics and a modest form edge that could influence proceedings at Estadio Guillermo Laza. Deportivo Riestra will look to leverage home conditions and their mid-table position to challenge the visitors. The absence of detailed efficiency and set piece data leaves room for on-field adjustments during the match. Both sides face a contest defined by contrasting squad strengths and league standings rather than recent form records. Observers can expect Boca Juniors to assert their higher power rating while Deportivo Riestra seek to disrupt that advantage through structured play. The fixture offers a clear test of relative team capabilities within the 2nd Phase schedule.