Platense vs Boca Juniors preview

Argentina flag 2026 Liga Profesional de Fútbol, Argentina
Estadio Ciudad de Vicente López Today - 12:15 AM
Liga Profesional de Fútbol
PlatensePLA
1 – 1
Boca JuniorsBOC
Full Time Today 12:15 AM
Round 5 2nd Phase
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CONTEXT

Platense hosted Boca Juniors in a match that concluded with a 1-1 scoreline after a goalless first half. Platense held 35 percent possession while Boca Juniors controlled 65 percent. The home side recorded an expected goals total of 0.57 compared to 2.17 for the visitors. Despite the significant expected goals differential favoring Boca Juniors the result ended level. No red cards were issued to either team. The stronger side according to pre-match assessment was Boca Juniors yet the outcome remained a draw. Structural elements showed deviation from typical patterns given the possession and chance creation disparity.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Boca Juniors showed significant deviation from expected patterns in a 1-1 draw.
  • Efficiency shift: Efficiency remained in line with underlying performance metrics for both sides.
  • xG alignment: The draw outcome was not consistent with the 0.57 to 2.17 xG split.
  • Market alignment: The final result aligned with market expectations despite the xG gap.
  • xG expectations: Boca Juniors generated 2.17 xG while Platense managed 0.57 xG.
  • Event impact: No second half adjustments or key events altered the 1-1 scoreline.
  • Red card distortion: No red cards occurred so no distortion affected the match dynamics.
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
J. Baliño
J. Baliño
Referee • 25 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 30.4
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 4
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0.36
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0.36
League Avg 0
M. Savorani
M. Savorani
1st Assistant • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
I. Aliende
I. Aliende
2nd Assistant • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
A. Porticella
A. Porticella
4th Official • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Platense W. Zunino
W. Zunino
VS
Boca Juniors R. Arruabarrena
R. Arruabarrena
0.8
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.75
0.67 i
Last 6 Opponents
Independiente Rank: 69 W
Talleres Córdoba Rank: 63 L
Instituto Rank: 62 L
Unión Santa Fe Rank: 62 D
Estudiantes Rank: 68 L
San Lorenzo Rank: 62 L
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
1.33 i
Last 6 Opponents
Vélez Sarsfield Rank: 69 D
Estudiantes Rank: 71 W
Newell's Old Boys Rank: 60 D
Deportivo Riestra Rank: 60 L
Huracán Rank: 65 L
Central Cordoba SdE Rank: 60 W
1
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
1 - 1 - 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.
59
70.89
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Platense
Boca Juniors
Power Score
59
70.89
League Position
14
12
Global Rank
595
234

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

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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vs

Platense

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

Boca Juniors

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —
Possession Efficiency data not available for this match.

Set Pieces Efficiency Attack & Defence

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

Platense
vs
Boca Juniors
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Platense Boca Juniors
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
6%
6%
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.
-0.03 vs -0.14
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Platense Boca Juniors
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
6%
6%
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).
-0.14 vs -0.03
Platense
Boca Juniors
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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Platense
vs
Boca Juniors
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Platense Boca Juniors
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
—
—
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
Platense 0.00
Boca Juniors 0.00
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Platense Boca Juniors
Goals Conceded Average goals conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
—
—
Shots Conceded Average shots conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
—
—
Dangerous Attacks Conceded Average dangerous attacks allowed within 15s of losing possession per match. ↓ better
—
—
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
Platense 0.00
Boca Juniors 0.00
Platense
Boca Juniors
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • BOC had peak pressure around 93'.
  • BOC started the game with stronger pressure.
PLA Pressure BOC Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index: BOC reached the top pressure at 93' (69.17).

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

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

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

Data last updated: 2026-08-16T00:12:16+00:00

STARTING XI

Match Formation 4-2-3-1
Match Formation 4-3-3
Pitch

General Information

Date & Time
Aug 16, 2026, 12:15 AM
Competition
2026 Liga Profesional de Fútbol, Argentina · Round 5 · 2nd Phase
Stadium
Estadio Ciudad de Vicente López
Capacity
31000
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Jorge Baliño
Miguel Savorani
Iván Aliende
Alejandro Porticella

Statistics

Possession
PLA
40%
BOC
60%

Top Statistics

1 Goals 1
1 Big Chances Created 2
4 Shots 5
36 Dangerous attacks 65
35 Possession 65
3 Corners 7
14 Free kicks 11
1 Yellow Cards 2

Match Overview

9 Goal Kicks 9
5 Substitutions 4
18 Throwins 18
0 Hit Woodwork 1
0 Assists 1
10 Dribble Attempts 22
7 Successful Dribbles 11
70 Successful Dribbles Percentage 50

Attacking

77 Attacks 102
0 Big Chances Missed 1

Possession

72 Long Passes 54
303 Passes 568
228 Successful Passes 482
75 Successful Passes Percentage 85
8 Key Passes 11
34 Successful Long Passes 29
47 Successful Long Passes Percentage 54

Defensive

3 Saves 7
15 Tackles 16
13 Interceptions 12
45 Duels Won 44

Build-up

16 Total Crosses 36
5 Accurate Crosses 2

Discipline

1 Offsides 1
11 Fouls 14

Lineup

Referee : Jorge Baliño

Starting XI ▼

30
Juan Pablo Cozzani
Juan Pablo Cozzani Goalkeeper
6.87
3
Tomás Silva
Tomás Silva Defender
6.9
32
Santiago Quirós
Santiago Quirós
Defender65'
6.65
4
Agustín Lagos
Agustín Lagos Defender
6.54
13
Ignacio Vázquez
Ignacio Vázquez Defender
6.98
34
Mateo Mendía
Mateo Mendía Defender
6.62
5
Iván Gómez
Iván Gómez Midfielder
6.77
26
Pablo Ferreira
Pablo Ferreira
Midfielder84'
6.96
7
Guido Mainero
Guido Mainero Midfielder
6.68
18
Bautista Merlini
Bautista Merlini
Attacker65'
6.85
16
Gastón Togni
Gastón Togni Midfielder
6.68
29
Franco Minerva
Franco Minerva
Midfielder65'
6.53
24
Martín Barrios
Martín Barrios Midfielder
6.73
43
Nicolás Retamar
Nicolás Retamar Midfielder
6.74
20
Luciano Giménez
Luciano Giménez Attacker
6.7
99
Gonzalo Lencina
Gonzalo Lencina
Attacker75'
6.62
Referee : Jorge Baliño

Starting XI ▼

1
Álvaro Montero
Álvaro Montero Goalkeeper
6.68
2
Lautaro Di Lollo
Lautaro Di Lollo Defender
7.06
3
Lautaro Blanco
Lautaro Blanco Defender
7.11
17
Leandro Lozano
Leandro Lozano Defender
6.82
24
Dylan Gorosito
Dylan Gorosito
Defender70'
6.38
26
Marco Pellegrino
Marco Pellegrino Defender
6.94
32
Ayrton Costa
Ayrton Costa
Defender46'
6.89
5
Leandro Paredes
Leandro Paredes Midfielder
7.61
16
Miguel Merentiel
Miguel Merentiel
Attacker46'
6.85
18
Milton Delgado
Milton Delgado Midfielder
6.85
25
Santiago Ascacíbar
Santiago Ascacíbar Midfielder
7
10
Tomás Aranda
Tomás Aranda Attacker
7.05
19
Leonel Flores
Leonel Flores Attacker
6.97
22
Sebastián Villa
Sebastián Villa Attacker
6.83
20
Alan Velasco
Alan Velasco
Midfielder74'
7.19

Events

2ND-HALF
Event
Pablo Ferreira → Iván Gómez
9th Substitution
84'
84'
Event
Santiago Ascacíbar
Foul / 3rd Yellowcard
80'
Event
Miguel Merentiel
Right foot shot / 2nd Goal
Event
Gonzalo Lencina → Luciano Giménez
8th Substitution
75'
74'
Event
Alan Velasco → Sebastián Villa
7th Substitution
Event
Luciano Giménez
Goal disallowed
73'
70'
Event
Dylan Gorosito → Leandro Lozano
6th Substitution
68'
Event
Milton Delgado
Foul / 2nd Yellowcard
Event
Bautista Merlini → Guido Mainero
3rd Substitution
65'
Event
Franco Minerva → Gastón Togni
4th Substitution
65'
Event
Santiago Quirós → Tomás Silva
5th Substitution
65'
Event
Nicolás Retamar
Left foot shot / 1st Goal
53'
46'
Event
Ayrton Costa → Marco Pellegrino
1st Substitution
46'
Event
Miguel Merentiel → Leandro Paredes 
2nd Substitution
1ST-HALF
Event
Tomás Silva
Foul / 1st Yellowcard
17'

Match Commentary

90
Update Update
Offside
90
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Sebastian Villa Cano斯科 Right Footed Shot Missed
90
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Miguel Merentiel Right Footed Shot Blocked
84
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow Card - Santiago Ascacibar
84
Update Update
On Pablo Ferreira，Off Ivan Gomez Romero
82
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Gonzalo Lencina Right Footed Shot Saved
80
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Shot - Miguel Merentiel Right Footed Shot Goal
80
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal - Miguel Merentiel 1-1
75
Update Update
On Gonzalo Lencina，Off Luciano Gimenez
74
Update Update
On Sebastian Villa Cano斯科，Off Sebastian Villa Cano
71
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal - Luciano Gimenez 2-0，Assist：Bautista Merlini
71
GOAL! GOAL! Important
VAR Decision - Goal Disallowed - Handball - Luciano Gimenez
71
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Shot - Luciano Gimenez Right Footed Shot Goal
71
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal - Luciano Gimenez 2-0
70
Update Update
On Dylan Gorosito，Off Leandro Lozano
68
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Sebastian Villa Cano Right Footed Shot Blocked
68
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow Card - Milton Delgado
67
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Ignacio Vazquez Head Shot Saved
67
Corner Corner
Corner
65
Update Update
On Bautista Merlini，Off Guido Mainero
65
Update Update
On Santiago Quiros，Off Tomas Ariel Silva
65
Update Update
On Franco Minerva，Off Gastón Togni
59
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Leandro Lozano Left Footed Shot Saved
57
Corner Corner
Corner
53
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Shot - Nicolas Retamar Left Footed Shot Goal
53
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal - Nicolas Retamar 1-0
52
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Sebastian Villa Cano Right Footed Shot Missed
46
Update Update
On Ayrton Enrique Costa，Off Marco Pellegrino
46
Update Update
On Miguel Merentiel，Off Leandro Daniel Paredes
45
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Martin Barrios Left Footed Shot Saved
45
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Nicolas Retamar Head Shot Missed
45
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Ivan Gomez Romero Right Footed Shot Missed
39
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Guido Mainero Head Shot Saved
39
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Luciano Gimenez Head Shot Saved
39
Corner Corner
Corner
37
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Leandro Daniel Paredes Right Footed Shot Missed
34
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Sebastian Villa Cano Right Footed Shot Blocked
34
Corner Corner
Corner
30
Corner Corner
Corner
28
Corner Corner
Corner
27
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Tomas Aranda Left Footed Shot Missed
26
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Ignacio Vazquez Head Shot Saved
26
Corner Corner
Corner
25
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Agustín Lagos Right Footed Shot Saved
20
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Guido Mainero Right Footed Shot Missed
18
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Tomas Aranda Right Footed Shot Blocked
18
Corner Corner
Corner
17
Corner Corner
Corner
17
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow Card - Tomas Ariel Silva
13
Corner Corner
Corner
9
Update Update
Offside
6
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Tomas Aranda Right Footed Shot Saved
4
Corner Corner
Corner
1
Update Update
Kick-off! Referee：Jorge Balino

CONCLUSION

The 1-1 draw between Platense and Boca Juniors reflected a balanced final outcome despite clear differences in chance creation and possession. Boca Juniors dominated expected goals and territorial control yet could not convert the advantage into a win. Platense defended effectively after the interval to secure the point. The absence of red cards kept the contest at eleven versus eleven throughout. Halftime stood at 0-0 with both teams level on the scoreboard. This result highlights how efficiency and defensive organization can offset statistical imbalances in a single fixture. The match demonstrated typical patterns of a lower possession side holding firm against a stronger opponent.