Racing Club vs Boca Juniors Prediction 24 August 2026
📢 Racing and Boca Juniors go into this match in positions that fall well short of their ambitions. After five rounds, the hosts have four points and sit 13th, while the visitors are one place above them with six. Both clubs expected to be much higher up the table, which adds extra edge to one of the most high-profile fixtures of matchday six in the Clausura.
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 20 February 2026 and ended with a scoreline of 0:0. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - Boca Juniors):
- ball possession percentage: 47% vs 53%;
- corner kicks: 8 vs 3;
- fouls: 12 vs 15;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 5;
- shots on target: 0 vs 2.
📊 Statistical preview of official matches between the teams Racing Club Avellaneda and Boca Juniors:
- played 49 matches;
- number of wins for the home team - 20, for the away team - 18, draws - 11;
- number of goals - 55 against 57;
- average total in the 1st half - 1, in the 2nd half - 1.29;
- average total goals in the match - 2.29.
Head-to-head statistics Racing Club - Boca Juniors
Racing Club Avellaneda Team Overview
The team's most recent official match took place on as part of the Copa Argentina tournament (home team - Racing Club Avellaneda, away team - Belgrano). The match concluded with a scoreline of 1:0.
Here's the game statistics (Racing Club Avellaneda vs Belgrano):
- ball possession: 49% vs 51%;
- corner kicks: 3 vs 7;
- fouls: 11 vs 8;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 2;
- shots on target: 6 vs 3.
Racing have managed just four points from their opening five rounds and currently sit in the lower half of their group. Their recent run has been poor: one win, one draw and three defeats in five matches. Over their last ten games they average 1.4 goals scored and 1.2 conceded per match, so there is some attacking threat there, but defensively they lack reliability. Racing can create chances even against stronger opposition, but they lose concentration for spells and it ends up costing them points.
Match Results: Racing Club Avellaneda
Boca Juniors Team Overview
The away team played their last official match on as part of the Copa Sudamericana tournament (home team - Cd Recoleta, away - Boca Juniors). The match concluded with a scoreline of 0:4.
Here are the match stats (Boca Juniors vs Cd Recoleta):
- ball possession: 48% vs 52%;
- corner kicks: 5 vs 8;
- fouls: 3 vs 14;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 2;
- shots on target: 11 vs 4.
Boca Juniors are also below expectations after five rounds, sitting on six points, but their overall form looks considerably more solid. In their last ten matches they have won six, drawn three and lost just once. Over that run they are averaging 1.5 goals scored and 0.9 conceded per game, making their balance between attack and defence one of their main strengths.
Match Results: Boca Juniors
Latest news
Racing Club Avellaneda
❌ Racing head into this match with serious injury and suspension problems: Adrián Martínez is suspended, while Lautaro Díaz, Marco Di Cesare, Matías Saracho, Adrián Fernández, Alan Forneris and Valentín Carboni are all out injured.
Boca Juniors
❌ Boca Juniors also have a lengthy injury list: Leonel Flores is a doubt, while Lautaro Di Lollo, Leandro Paredes, Leandro Lozano, Marco Pellegrino, Adam Bareiro, Agustín Marchesín and Rodrigo Battaglia are all ruled out through injury.
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1.12, the guests - 1.16;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 2.29;
- both teams scored: overall - 23; at the home team's field - 6.
Statistics: Racing Club Avellaneda vs Boca Juniors
- average total in the tournament: 2.04 vs 2.18;
- average total goals scored: 1 vs 1.32;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.48 vs 0.55;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.52 vs 0.77;
- Racing Club Avellaneda: average total at home in the tournament - 1;
- Boca Juniors: average total away in the tournament - 1.55;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1.4 (home - 1.71) vs 1.5 (away - 1.5).
- Boca Juniors have scored in 16 of last 17 away games (Primera Division).
- Boca Juniors have scored in 15 of last 16 games (Primera Division).
Prediction on corners
Racing Club Avellaneda: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4.3; at home field - 4.7;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 4.3; at home field - 5.
Boca Juniors: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 5.41, away - 4.45;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 5.9; away - 5.67.
- Boca Juniors have taken over 3.5 corners in last 9 games.
- Boca Juniors have taken over 3.5 corners in last 6 away games.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 49;
- both teams scored all-time - 23 times;
- on the home team’s field - 6 times.
Correct score prediction
Statistics of frequent results (current season):
- most common score in the tournament: 1:0 (49/332, 14.8%);
- Racing Club Avellaneda at home most often finish matches: 1:1 , 2:1 (2/10, 20%);
- Boca Juniors away most often play: 0:1 , 1:1 , 2:1 (2/11, 18.2%).
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top 3 outcomes:
1:1 - 14.86% (odds 5.5)
0:1 - 11.09% (odds 6)
0:0 - 10.35% (odds 5.85)
⭐ Editor's Pick
Bookmakers have Boca Juniors as favourites for this one. However, Racing are at home and will be keen to avoid another poor result, so the hosts should come out with more intent and push for a win. Boca Juniors can't afford to drop more points either. With 7 of their last 8 away matches producing at least two goals, we're backing Total Goals - Over 1.5. Predicted score: 1-2.
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Betting Tips: Racing Club Avellaneda - Boca Juniors
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