Boca Juniors vs Est. La Plata Prediction 19 April 2025
🔊 The upcoming match between Boca Juniors and Estudiantes La Plata promises to be an intriguing event in the current championship. Both teams are in commendable form: Boca sit at the top of the table with a strong attacking potential, while Estudiantes aim to solidify their place in the top five. Boca's playing style is built on solid defense and effective attacks, whereas Estudiantes prefer to maintain greater ball possession. In their last head-to-head encounter, the teams drew 1-1, adding an extra layer of intrigue to this matchup.
Head-to-Head
📊 Statistical preview of the official encounters between Boca Juniors and Estudiantes La Plata:
- 39 matches played;
- home victories - 14, away victories - 19, draws - 6;
- goals scored - 42 versus 41;
- average first-half goals - 0.95, second-half - 1.18;
- average total goals per match - 2.13.
The last game took place on 27 August 2024 at Estudiantes La Plata's ground and ended in a 1-1 draw.
Head-to-head statistics Boca Juniors - Est. La Plata

Boca Juniors Team Overview
🔵 Boca Juniors are in peak form, sitting at the top of the table. Their play is anchored by a formidable defense, conceding just 0.62 goals per match. Over the last ten games, they have secured seven wins and suffered three losses, underscoring their consistency on the field. Their attack is equally effective, averaging 1.54 goals per game. In their previous encounter with Estudiantes, the team showcased quality football but failed to hold onto victory, conceding late.
🔗 Boca Juniors' main striker Milton Giménez (4 goals and 1 assist in 12 matches) not only found the net but was also sent off in the closing stages of their last head-to-head against Estudiantes (1-1).
❌ Recent injuries will sideline midfielders Andor Herrera and Williams Alarcón. Long-term absentees include defensive midfielder Camilo Rey Domenech, central defenders Cristian Lema and Nicolás Figal, as well as goalkeeper Sergio Romero.
Match Results: Boca Juniors

Estudiantes de La Plata Team Overview
🔴 The "Lions" from La Plata are pushing to climb higher in the standings, currently sitting in fifth place. Despite a mixed run of results-two wins and four losses-the team has the potential to surprise opponents with their attacking prowess, averaging around 1.3 goals per game. Estudiantes tend to favor a more open style of play, often focusing on ball control, but they might face challenges against disciplined defensive setups.
🔗 In the last 8 matches that Estudiantes' captain Santiago Ascacibar missed, the team failed to secure a single victory: they recorded 3 draws and 5 losses.
❌ For the upcoming game, two key Estudiantes players are suspended: team captain and midfielder Santiago Ascacibar, along with central defender Santiago Núñez. Additionally, due to recent injuries, deep-lying forward Joaquín Tobio Burgos and midfielder Alexis Castro will also miss out.
Match Results: Estudiantes de La Plata
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 39;
- home team wins - 14, away team wins - 19, draws - 6.
Statistics: Boca Juniors vs Estudiantes de La Plata
- number of matches played in the tournament: 13 vs 13;
- number of wins: 9 vs 5;
- win percentage: 69% vs 38%;
- number of losses: 2 vs 3;
- number of draws: 2 vs 5.
Last 10 matches:
- number of wins: 7 vs 4;
- number of losses: 3 vs 4;
- number of draws: 0 vs 2.
- Estudiantes de La Plata won with a +1.5 handicap in 12 of last 13 games against Boca Juniors.
- Estudiantes de La Plata won with a +1.5 handicap in their last 29 games.
- Estudiantes de La Plata won with a +1.5 handicap in their last 25 games (Primera Division).
- Estudiantes de La Plata won with a +1.5 handicap in their last 15 away games.
- Estudiantes de La Plata won with a +1.5 handicap in their last 13 away games (Primera Division).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1.08, the guests - 1.05;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 2.13;
- both teams scored: overall - 15; at the home team's field - 6.
Statistics: Boca Juniors vs Estudiantes de La Plata
- average total in the tournament: 2.15 vs 2.38;
- average total goals scored: 1.54 vs 1.38;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.69 vs 0.54;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.85 vs 0.85;
- Boca Juniors: average total at home in the tournament - 1.71;
- Estudiantes de La Plata: average total away in the tournament - 1.14;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1.7 (home - 2) vs 1.3 (away - 1.2).
- Boca Juniors have scored under 1.5 goals in 9 of last 10 games against Estudiantes de La Plata (Primera Division).
Prediction on corners
Boca Juniors: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4.54; at home field - 5;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 5.2; at home field - 6.2.
Estudiantes de La Plata: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4, away - 2.57;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 5.5; away - 3.4.
- Estudiantes de La Plata have taken under 3.5 corners in 9 of last 10 away games (Primera Division).
Prediction on cards
H2H
- average Over/Under yellow cards in H2H matches - 4.56 (2.28 for home team and 2.28 for away team);
- average Over/Under yellow cards at the home team's field - 3.38 (1.75 for home team and 1.63 for away team).
Boca Juniors: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 2.46; at home - 2.57;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 2.2; at home - 2.8.
Estudiantes de La Plata: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 3.92, away - 4.86;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 4; away - 5.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 39;
- both teams scored all-time - 15 times;
- on the home team’s field - 6 times.
Statistics: Boca Juniors vs Estudiantes de La Plata
- number of matches played in the tournament: 13 vs 13;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 4 vs 7;
- number of BTTS matches for Boca Juniors at home - 2 (29%);
- number of BTTS matches for Estudiantes de La Plata away - 4 (57%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 3 vs 6;
- BTTS matches for Boca Juniors at home - 2 (40%);
- BTTS matches for Estudiantes de La Plata away - 2 (40%).
Editorial Prediction
Considering the current form of both teams and their past encounters, a tight contest is expected with Boca Juniors focusing on defense while Estudiantes La Plata aim for quick counterattacks. Recent trends highlight the home team's strong form and the visitors' struggles. The absence of Estudiantes' captain will also play a significant role in this match. Therefore, backing Boca Juniors to win emerges as the most reasonable prediction for this clash.