Est. La Plata vs Boca Juniors Prediction 29 January 2026
📢 What to expect from the clash between Estudiantes La Plata and Boca Juniors in the second round of the Primera? The hosts kicked off their campaign with a draw, while Boca Juniors started with a victory, putting the teams in different emotional states as they approach this match. Estudiantes, as the Clausura champions, will aim to prove that their previous success was no fluke. Meanwhile, Boca Juniors will look to build on their strong start and reaffirm their status as one of the continent's elite clubs. A tense encounter is anticipated.
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 02 November 2025 and ended with a scoreline of 1:2. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - Estudiantes de La Plata):
- ball possession percentage: 55% vs 45%;
- corner kicks: 5 vs 2;
- fouls: 11 vs 11;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 2;
- shots on target: 4 vs 4.
📊Statistical preview of official matches between the teams Estudiantes de La Plata and Boca Juniors:
- played 41 matches;
- number of wins for the home team - 19, for the away team - 16, draws - 6;
- number of goals - 42 against 46;
- average total in the 1st half - 0.9, in the 2nd half - 1.24;
- average total goals in the match - 2.15.
Head-to-head statistics Est. La Plata - Boca Juniors
Estudiantes de La Plata Team Overview
The team's most recent official match took place on as part of the Primera Division tournament (home team - Independiente, away team - Estudiantes de La Plata). The match concluded with a scoreline of 1:1.
Here's the game statistics (Estudiantes de La Plata vs Independiente):
- ball possession: 60% vs 40%;
- corner kicks: 5 vs 10;
- fouls: 10 vs 9;
- yellow cards: 4 vs 2;
- shots on target: 2 vs 3.
Estudiantes La Plata are in fine form, having secured four wins and one draw in their last five matches, clinching the Clausura. Their playing style relies on solid defense and swift counterattacks. On average, the team scores one goal per game and concedes the same, indicating a balanced tactical approach. Currently, they sit in seventh place in the standings, but it's only the first round.
Match Results: Estudiantes de La Plata
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 - Deportivo Riestra). The match concluded with a scoreline of 1:0.
Here are the match stats (Boca Juniors vs Deportivo Riestra):
- ball possession: 80% vs 20%;
- corner kicks: 12 vs 1;
- fouls: 9 vs 19;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 5;
- shots on target: 3 vs 1.
Boca Juniors continue to impress with their performance-the "Genoese" have won eight of their last ten matches, showcasing a high level of consistency. With an average scoring rate of 1.9 goals per match and a solid defense conceding just 0.5 on average, the team currently sits fifth in the league, clearly aiming for the top spots. Boca consistently find the back of the net both at home and away.
Match Results: Boca Juniors
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Estudiantes de La Plata
The hosts are facing significant squad issues. Lucas Alario is likely to miss the game due to illness, and Fernando Muslera remains sidelined with an Achilles tendon injury. Santiago Arzamendia is out for an extended period with a cruciate ligament tear. Thiago Palacios is also unavailable as he continues his recovery from injury.
Boca Juniors
The visitors are dealing with their own injury setbacks. Carlos Palacios and Edinson Cavani are still sidelined with knee and back injuries, respectively. Milton Jimenez is recovering from a groin issue, while Miguel Merentiel continues his recovery from a calf injury. Additionally, Rodrigo Battaglia will miss out as he is expected to be out for several more months due to an Achilles tendon injury.
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 41;
- First-half wins at home for hosts - 5; for visitors away - 4; number of draws - 11;
- Average first-half total: 0.9;
- Today's home team scores on average 0.32, while the visitors net 0.59.
First-Half Stats: Estudiantes de La Plata (home) vs Boca Juniors (away)
- matches played in the tournament: 0 vs 0;
- wins: 0 (0%) vs 0 (0%);
- losses: 0 (0%) vs 0 (0%);
- draws: 0 (0%) vs 0 (0%);
- Average goals scored: 0 vs 0;
- Average goals conceded: 0 vs 0.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- wins: 1 vs 4;
- losses: 3 vs 1;
- draws: 6 vs 5;
- Average first-half total: 0.4 (scored - 0.1, conceded - 0.3) vs 0.7 (scored - 0.6, conceded - 0.1).
- Estudiantes de La Plata have drawn in the 1st half in 8 of last 9 home games against Boca Juniors.
- Estudiantes de La Plata have drawn in the 1st half in last 7 home games against Boca Juniors (Primera Division).
- Estudiantes de La Plata have drawn in the 1st half in 6 of last 7 games against Boca Juniors (Primera Division).
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 41;
- home team wins - 19, away team wins - 16, draws - 6.
Statistics: Estudiantes de La Plata vs Boca Juniors
- matches played in the tournament: 1 vs 1;
- wins: 0 vs 1;
- win percentage: 0% vs 100%;
- losses: 0 vs 0;
- draws: 1 vs 0.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 6 vs 8;
- losses: 3 vs 2;
- draws: 1 vs 0.
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- the home team scores on average - 1.02, the guests - 1.12;
- average over/under goals in head-to-head matches - 2.15;
- both teams scored: overall - 16; at the home team's field - 8.
- Under 2.5 goals scored in 8 of last 9 Estudiantes de La Plata home games against Boca Juniors.
- Under 2.5 goals scored in 6 of last 7 Estudiantes de La Plata home games against Boca Juniors (Primera Division).
- Under 2.5 goals scored in last 5 Estudiantes de La Plata games (Primera Division).
- Under 2.5 goals scored in last 6 Boca Juniors games (Primera Division).
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 41;
- both teams scored all-time - 16 times;
- on the home team’s field - 8 times.
Statistics: Estudiantes de La Plata vs Boca Juniors
- number of matches played in the tournament: 1 vs 1;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 1 vs 0;
- number of BTTS matches for Estudiantes de La Plata at home - 0 (0%);
- number of BTTS matches for Boca Juniors away - 0 (0%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 5 vs 3;
- BTTS matches for Estudiantes de La Plata at home - 2 (67%);
- BTTS matches for Boca Juniors away - 2 (100%).
Editorial Prediction
There is no clear favorite in this matchup, as both teams possess high-quality play. Estudiantes will aim to challenge through organized play and tight football, while Boca Juniors will look for their opportunities with aggressive attacking moves. The visitors frequently engage in high-scoring away games - at least two goals have been scored in each of their last six away matches. In such a scenario, we can anticipate a competitive and action-packed game. We're betting on over 1.5 goals.
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