Rivadavia vs Boca Juniors Prediction, H2H Stats & Statistical Bets 17 August 2025
📢 How will the match in the 5th round of the Argentine Primera between Independiente Rivadavia and Boca Juniors end? Independiente, sitting mid-table, are eager to solidify their position in the top eight, showcasing strong performances at home. Meanwhile, Boca Juniors, currently in 14th place after four rounds, are looking to bounce back after a string of setbacks. The game promises to be dynamic with intriguing tactical decisions from both coaches.
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 11 February 2025 and ended with a scoreline of 2:0. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - Boca Juniors):
- ball possession percentage: 50% vs 50%;
- corner kicks: 5 vs 4;
- fouls: 13 vs 11;
- yellow cards: 4 vs 2;
- shots on target: 6 vs 3.
📊The teams Independiente Rivadavia and Boca Juniors have officially played in only two matches. Their last encounter took place on 11 February 2025 at the home ground of Boca Juniors and ended with a score of 2:0.
Head-to-head statistics Rivadavia - Boca Juniors

Independiente Rivadavia Team Overview
The team's most recent official match took place on as part of the Primera Division tournament (home team - Estudiantes de La Plata, away team - Independiente Rivadavia). The match concluded with a scoreline of 2:1.
Here's the game statistics (Independiente Rivadavia vs Estudiantes de La Plata):
- ball possession: 45% vs 55%;
- corner kicks: 3 vs 4;
- fouls: 15 vs 12;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 4;
- shots on target: 4 vs 4.
Independiente Rivadavia have been impressive on their home turf, avoiding defeat in 15 of their last 17 matches. The team relies on solid defense and effective counterattacks, regularly finding the back of the net in home games-scoring at least once in 10 of their last 11 outings. Their average scoring rate stands at 1.19 goals per match, while they maintain a commendable defensive record, conceding just 1.05 goals per game.
Match Results: Independiente Rivadavia

Boca Juniors Team Overview
The away team played their last official match on as part of the Primera Division tournament (home team - Boca Juniors, away - Racing Club Avellaneda). The match concluded with a scoreline of 1:1.
Here are the match stats (Boca Juniors vs Racing Club Avellaneda):
- ball possession: 52% vs 48%;
- corner kicks: 11 vs 4;
- fouls: 6 vs 19;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 5;
- shots on target: 5 vs 3.
Boca Juniors sit second from the bottom in the league standings and urgently need to turn their fortunes around after a 12-match winless streak, consisting of 5 draws and 7 losses. The team is renowned for their solid defense, conceding an average of just 0.68 goals per game. However, their attack has been underwhelming, averaging only 0.7 goals per match over the last ten games. On the road, the Genoese struggle with converting chances, but their experience and quality offer hope for a change in fortunes.
Match Results: Boca Juniors
Latest news
Independiente Rivadavia
Independiente Rivadavia face a challenging squad situation with Alex Arce sidelined due to a muscle injury, Mauro Peinipil out with a knock, and Victorio Gabriel Ramis nursing a broken ankle. Peinipil and Gabriel Ramis are expected to return by the end of August.
Boca Juniors
All eyes at Boca Juniors are on the condition of goalkeeper Sergio Romero, who is still recovering and will be sidelined at least until the end of August.
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 2;
- First-half wins at home for hosts - 0; for visitors away - 0; number of draws - 1;
- Average first-half total: 0;
- Today's home team scores on average 0, while the visitors net 0.
First-Half Stats: Independiente Rivadavia (home) vs Boca Juniors (away)
- matches played in the tournament: 10 vs 10;
- wins: 3 (30%) vs 3 (30%);
- losses: 3 (30%) vs 3 (30%);
- draws: 4 (40%) vs 4 (40%);
- Average goals scored: 0.9 vs 1.2;
- Average goals conceded: 0.5 vs 0.6.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- wins: 2 vs 2;
- losses: 2 vs 1;
- draws: 6 vs 7;
- Average first-half total: 1.1 (scored - 0.5, conceded - 0.6) vs 0.5 (scored - 0.3, conceded - 0.2).
- Boca Juniors have drawn in the 1st half in last 7 games (Primera Division).
- Boca Juniors have drawn in the 1st half in last 5 games.
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 2;
- home team wins - 0, away team wins - 1, draws - 1.
- Independiente Rivadavia have not lost in 15 of last 17 home games (Primera Division).
- Independiente Rivadavia have not lost in 8 of last 9 home games.
- Boca Juniors have not won in last 12 games.
- Boca Juniors have not won in last 8 games (Primera Division).
- Boca Juniors have not won in last 6 away games.
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 0.5, the guests - 1.5;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 2;
- both teams scored: overall - 1; at the home team's field - 1.
Statistics: Independiente Rivadavia vs Boca Juniors
- average total in the tournament: 2.24 vs 1.86;
- average total goals scored: 1.19 vs 1.18;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.38 vs 0.5;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.81 vs 0.68;
- Independiente Rivadavia: average total at home in the tournament - 1.3;
- Boca Juniors: average total away in the tournament - 1;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1.5 (home - 1.4) vs 0.7 (away - 0.5).
- Independiente Rivadavia have scored in 10 of last 11 home games.
- Independiente Rivadavia have scored in 8 of last 9 home games (Primera Division).
- Boca Juniors have conceded in 8 of last 9 games.
Prediction on corners
H2H
- average Over/Under corners in H2H matches - 10 (5 - for home team and 5 - for away team);
- average Over/Under corners at home team's field - 11 (6 - for home team and 5 - for away team).
Independiente Rivadavia: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 3.71; at home field - 4;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 3.9; at home field - 4.8.
Boca Juniors: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4.73, away - 3.7;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 6.3; away - 6.
- Under 10.5 corners in 12 of last 13 Independiente Rivadavia games (Primera Division).
- Under 10.5 corners in 9 of last 10 Independiente Rivadavia games.
- Under 10.5 corners in last 6 Independiente Rivadavia home games (Primera Division).
- Under 10.5 corners in last 5 Independiente Rivadavia home games.
- Under 10.5 corners in 16 of last 18 Boca Juniors games (Primera Division).
- Under 10.5 corners in 10 of last 11 Boca Juniors away games.
Prediction on cards
H2H
- average Over/Under yellow cards in H2H matches - 5 (2.5 for home team and 2.5 for away team);
- average Over/Under yellow cards at the home team's field - 6 (3 for home team and 3 for away team).
Independiente Rivadavia: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 2.67; at home - 1.9;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 2.6; at home - 1.6.
Boca Juniors: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 2.68, away - 2.9;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 2.1; away - 2.5.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 2;
- both teams scored all-time - 1 times;
- on the home team’s field - 1 times.
Editorial Prediction
Both teams have had a shaky start to the season, so bookmakers are not favoring either side significantly. However, it's worth noting that Independiente Rivadavia traditionally perform strongly at home, remaining unbeaten in 15 of their last 17 matches on their own turf. Boca Juniors, on the other hand, are going through a tough period, with a winless streak in official matches now stretching to 12 games. Under these circumstances, betting on Independiente Rivadavia not to lose appears to be a reasonable choice.