Boca Juniors vs Athletico PR preview

2026 Club Friendlies 1, World
Estadio Padre Ernesto Martearena
Club Friendlies 1
Boca JuniorsBOC
1 0
Athletico PRAPR
Full Time
Regular Season
Goal
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Red Card Santos  60'

CONTEXT

Boca Juniors defeated Athletico PR by a score of 1-0 in the match. The home team scored the only goal prior to halftime when the score stood at 1-0. Boca Juniors held 58 percent possession while Athletico PR had 42 percent. A red card was shown to Athletico PR during the contest. The stronger team Boca Juniors emerged as the winner. The outcome showed a significant deviation of 100 percent associated with Boca Juniors. Efficiency remained in line with the established pattern. The result aligned with market indications. Second half adjustments included red card distortion. No xG values were recorded for either side.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Final score: Boca Juniors 1-0 Athletico PR. Boca Juniors showed a significant deviation from the pre-match structural baseline.
  • Efficiency shift: The efficiency shift was in line with the established pattern for the stronger team.
  • xG alignment: No xG data was available to determine alignment with the outcome.
  • Market alignment: The final result was aligned with market indications.
  • xG expectations: No xG values were recorded to establish expectations for either team.
  • Event impact: The away red card shaped second half adjustments and overall flow.
  • Red card distortion: Red card distortion appeared in the listed second half adjustments.
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
No referee statistics available.
Boca Juniors Boca Juniors
Boca Juniors
VS
Athletico PR Athletico PR
Athletico PR
2
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
0
2 i
Last 6 Opponents
Olimpia Rank: 60 W
Millonarios Rank: D
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
0 i
0
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
0 - 0 - 0
0

Team Power Ranking

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What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
71.22
63.17
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Boca Juniors
Athletico PR
Power Score
71.22
63.17
League Position
-
-
Global Rank
211
423

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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Boca Juniors — Opponent-weighted form score
Athletico PR — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Boca Juniors Athletico PR

Heatmaps Ball coordinates

Attack and defence zones from ball position data. Filters: last 6 matches (overall/home/away), time period, competition.

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Boca Juniors

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Athletico PR

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Possession Efficiency Possession-Adjusted

How effectively each team uses and defends their share of possession. Efficiency adjusted based on team possession percentage

Boca Juniors ⚠ Proxy
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⚠ Proxy Athletico PR
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
9.48
12.50
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
12.50
9.48
Combined Efficiency Index Z-score combining attacking and defensive possession-adjusted efficiency.
Positive = above league average.
Negative = below league average.
Formula: EfficiencyIndex = z(AttackEff) − z(DefenceEff)
-3 0 3
Boca Juniors -0.04 Efficiency Index
vs
Athletico PR +0.04 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
Boca Juniors
Athletico PR
AttackEff = xG ÷ pos
DefenceEff = xGA ÷ (1−pos)

Set Pieces Efficiency Attack & Defence

Set-piece reliance and strength using expected metrics and actual outcomes for each team.

Boca Juniors ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Athletico PR
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Boca Juniors Athletico PR
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
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—
Goals per Match Average set-piece goals scored per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xG) Goals scored minus set-piece xG. Positive = overperforming; Negative = underperforming expectations.
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Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Boca Juniors Athletico PR
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
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Conceded per Match Average set-piece goals conceded per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xGA) Goals conceded minus set-piece xGA. Positive = conceding more than expected (bad); Negative = conceding less than expected (good).
— vs —
xG set-piece data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using proxy metrics (shots, dangerous attacks). Confidence: Medium.
Boca Juniors
Athletico PR
xG Share = set-piece xG ÷ total xG
vs Expected = goals − set-piece xG

Counter / Transition Attack & Defence

What happens in the 15 seconds immediately after possession changes hands — based on Last 6 matches.

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Boca Juniors
vs
Athletico PR
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Boca Juniors Athletico PR
Goals per Match Average goals scored within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
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—
Shots per Match Average shots taken within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
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—
Dangerous Attacks Average dangerous attacks launched within 15s of winning possession per match. ↑ better
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Transition Efficiency Index Composite score (0–1) of how efficiently this team attacks within 15s of winning the ball. Higher = more dangerous on transition. Higher = stronger on the counter
Boca Juniors 0.13
Athletico PR 0.16
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Boca Juniors Athletico PR
Goals Conceded Average goals conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
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—
Shots Conceded Average shots conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
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—
Dangerous Attacks Conceded Average dangerous attacks allowed within 15s of losing possession per match. ↓ better
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Vulnerability Index Composite score (0–1) of how exposed this team is within 15s of losing the ball. Lower = better at preventing transition attacks. Lower = better transition defence
Boca Juniors 0.00
Athletico PR 0.03
Boca Juniors
Athletico PR
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • APR had peak pressure around 7'.
  • APR started the game with stronger pressure.
BOC Pressure APR Pressure
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Pressure Index: APR reached the top pressure at 7' (58.29).

General Information

Date & Time
Competition
2026 Club Friendlies 1, World · Regular Season
Stadium
Estadio Padre Ernesto Martearena
Capacity
34901
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair

Statistics

Possession
BOC
55%
APR
45%

Top Statistics

1 Goals 0
2 Shots 3
30 Dangerous attacks 25
58 Possession 42
1 Corners 3
2 Yellow Cards 2
0 Red Cards 1

Match Overview

11 Substitutions 8

Attacking

63 Attacks 54

Possession

0 Successful Passes Percentage 0

Squad

Squad ▼

1
Agustín Federico Marchesín
Agustín Federico Marchesín Goalkeeper
13
Javier Hernán García
Javier Hernán García Goalkeeper
12
Leandro Brey
Leandro Brey Goalkeeper
4
Jorge Nicolás Figal
Jorge Nicolás Figal Defender
—
Marcelo Josemir Saracchi Pintos
Marcelo Josemir Saracchi Pintos Defender
27
Malcom Braida
Malcom Braida Defender
—
Gastón Agustín Heredia
Gastón Agustín Heredia Defender
—
Leandro Nicolás Lozano Fernández
Leandro Nicolás Lozano Fernández Defender
23
Marcelo Alexis Weigandt
Marcelo Alexis Weigandt Defender
24
Juan Barinaga
Juan Barinaga Defender
26
Marco Pellegrino
Marco Pellegrino Defender
32
Ayrton Enrique Costa
Ayrton Enrique Costa Defender
3
Lautaro Emanuel Blanco
Lautaro Emanuel Blanco Defender
2
Lautaro Di Lollo
Lautaro Di Lollo Defender
5
Leandro Daniel Paredes
Leandro Daniel Paredes Midfielder
6
Rodrigo Andrés Battaglia
Rodrigo Andrés Battaglia Midfielder
—
Juan Edgardo Ramírez
Juan Edgardo Ramírez Midfielder
25
Santiago Lionel Ascacíbar
Santiago Lionel Ascacíbar Midfielder
8
Carlos Alonso Enrique Palacios Núñez
Carlos Alonso Enrique Palacios Núñez Midfielder
30
Tomás Belmonte
Tomás Belmonte Midfielder
15
William Héctor Alarcón Cepeda
William Héctor Alarcón Cepeda Midfielder
—
Mauricio Leonel Benítez
Mauricio Leonel Benítez Midfielder
38
Camilo Rey Domenech
Camilo Rey Domenech Midfielder
18
Milton Delgado
Milton Delgado Midfielder
36
Tomás Leandro Aranda
Tomás Leandro Aranda Midfielder
—
Nicolás Orsini
Nicolás Orsini Attacker
29
Ángel Rodrigo Romero Villamayor
Ángel Rodrigo Romero Villamayor Attacker
28
Adam Fernando Bareiro Gamarra
Adam Fernando Bareiro Gamarra Attacker
11
Lucas Ezequiel Janson
Lucas Ezequiel Janson Attacker
9
Milton Giménez
Milton Giménez Attacker
16
Miguel Ángel Merentiel Serrano
Miguel Ángel Merentiel Serrano Attacker
20
Alan Agustín Velasco
Alan Agustín Velasco Attacker
7
Exequiel Zeballos
Exequiel Zeballos Attacker
22
Kevin Andrés Zenon
Kevin Andrés Zenon Attacker
41
Iker Zufiaurre
Iker Zufiaurre Attacker
37
Gonzalo Germán Gelini
Gonzalo Germán Gelini Attacker

Squad ▼

23
Aderbar Melo dos Santos Neto
Aderbar Melo dos Santos Neto Goalkeeper
1
Mycael Pontes Moreira
Mycael Pontes Moreira Goalkeeper
42
Matheus Soares Rocha
Matheus Soares Rocha Goalkeeper
—
Gilberto Moraes Junior
Gilberto Moraes Junior Defender
3
Leonardo Pinheiro da Conceição
Leonardo Pinheiro da Conceição Defender
—
Luís Eduardo Marques dos Santos
Luís Eduardo Marques dos Santos Defender
33
Juan Felipe Aguirre Tabares
Juan Felipe Aguirre Tabares Defender
29
Gastón Américo Benavídez
Gastón Américo Benavídez Defender
—
Hayen Santiago Palacios Sánchez
Hayen Santiago Palacios Sánchez Defender
22
Carlos Terán Díaz
Carlos Terán Díaz Defender
37
Lucas Ángel Esquivel
Lucas Ángel Esquivel Defender
6
Leonardo Derik Dias Gonçalves
Leonardo Derik Dias Gonçalves Defender
—
João Vitor Silva Dantas de Oliveira
João Vitor Silva Dantas de Oliveira Defender
4
Arthur dos Santos Barbosa Dias
Arthur dos Santos Barbosa Dias Defender
2
Gilberto Junior Leite dos Santos
Gilberto Junior Leite dos Santos Defender
14
Luiz Gustavo Dias
Luiz Gustavo Dias Midfielder
16
Jádson Alves dos Santos
Jádson Alves dos Santos Midfielder
27
Juan Camilo Portilla Orozco
Juan Camilo Portilla Orozco Midfielder
17
Alejandro García Castillo
Alejandro García Castillo Midfielder
5
Antonio Feliphe Costa
Antonio Feliphe Costa Midfielder
10
Bruno Zapelli
Bruno Zapelli Midfielder
53
Eduardo Kogitzki Anastacio
Eduardo Kogitzki Anastacio Midfielder
47
Felipe Chiqueti Bandeira
Felipe Chiqueti Bandeira Midfielder
8
João Victor Machado Cruz
João Victor Machado Cruz Midfielder
7
John Stiven Mendoza Valencia
John Stiven Mendoza Valencia Attacker
9
Kevin Stiben Viveros Rodallega
Kevin Stiben Viveros Rodallega Attacker
70
Renan Peixoto Nepomuceno
Renan Peixoto Nepomuceno Attacker
50
Renan Rodrigues Fonseca Viana
Renan Rodrigues Fonseca Viana Attacker
—
Jorge Luis Rivaldo Pinto
Jorge Luis Rivaldo Pinto Attacker
11
Isaac Rodrigues de Lima
Isaac Rodrigues de Lima Attacker
—
Daniel Felipe Aguilar Hoyos
Daniel Felipe Aguilar Hoyos Attacker
21
Leonardo Caetano Silva
Leonardo Caetano Silva Attacker
48
Bruno Braga Ramos
Bruno Braga Ramos Attacker

Events

2ND-HALF
Event
Dylan Gorosito
4th Yellowcard
82'
60'
Event
Santos 
1st Redcard
1ST-HALF
40'
Event
Claudio
3rd Yellowcard
32'
Event
Jádson
2nd Yellowcard
Event
Ayrton Costa
1st Yellowcard
31'
Event
Lautaro Blanco
1st Goal
27'

CONCLUSION

The 1-0 result reflected Boca Juniors maintaining control after an early goal and the subsequent red card to Athletico PR. Possession favored the home side at 58 percent to 42 percent. The significant deviation aligned with the stronger team prevailing. Efficiency stayed consistent with prior patterns and the outcome matched market indications. Absence of xG metrics limited further statistical comparison. The red card introduced distortion primarily in the second half. Overall the match proceeded with the home team securing the narrow victory through sustained structure and the impact of the disciplinary event on the visitors.