River Plate vs Boca Juniors – Schedule & Where to Watch on TV

Result
0:1
19/04/2026 at 16:00 (Time Zone – GMT-4 (America/New_York))
  • Liga Profesional - Apertura - Round 15
  • Referee: Herrera D. (Arg)
  • Where to Watch on TV:
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Match Stats

Expected goals (xG)
0.531.58
Ball possession
68%32%
Total shots
1310
Shots on target
35
Big chances
02
Corner kicks
61
Passes
82% (385/467)59% (133/227)
Yellow cards
64
Expected goals (xG)
0.531.58
xG on target (xGOT)
0.081.77
Total shots
1310
Shots on target
35
Shots off target
33
Blocked shots
72
Shots inside the box
48
Shots outside the box
92
Hit the woodwork
00
Big chances
02
Corner kicks
61
Touches in opposition box
1918
Accurate through passes
13
Offsides
02
Free kicks
2112
Passes
82% (385/467)59% (133/227)
Long passes
59% (35/59)25% (14/57)
Passes in final third
72% (104/144)44% (24/54)
Crosses
22% (5/23)29% (2/7)
Expected assists (xA)
1.060.80
Throw ins
2512
Fouls
1419
Tackles
77% (10/13)55% (16/29)
Duels won
5760
Clearances
1530
Interceptions
118
Errors leading to shot
30
Errors leading to goal
00
Goalkeeper saves
43
xGOT faced
1.770.08
Goals prevented
0.770.08

Key Moments

Here there are
  • 1st Half (0 - 1)
  • 13', Bareiro A. 🟨,
  • 18', Driussi S. , Salas M. ,
  • 34', Colidio F. 🟨,
  • 42', Rivero L. 🟨,
  • 45+6', 0 - 1, Paredes L. (Penalty Awarded),
  • 2nd Half (0 - 0)
  • 46', Meza J. , Giuliano Galoppo ,
  • 57', Paez K. , Freitas J. ,
  • 60', Acuna M. 🟨,
  • 60', Paredes L. 🟨,
  • 69', Miguel Merentiel , Zeballos E. ,
  • 72', Paredes L. , Herrera A. ,
  • 72', Aranda T. , Belmonte T. ,
  • 82', Bareiro A. , Gimenez M. ,
  • 83', Martinez Quarta L. 🟨,
  • 86', Gimenez M. 🟨,
  • 88', Rivero L. , Subiabre I. ,
  • 90+3', Salas M. 🟨,
  • 90+3', Herrera A. 🟨,
  • 90+4', Montiel G. 🟨,

Highlights

Chances of winning


River Plate
41.4%
Draw
31.6%
Boca Juniors
27%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)
43% 30.9% 26.1%

Our Initial ML Estimation

45.7% 29.1% 24.6%


Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

  • River Plate has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-1.6%)
  • Boca Juniors has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+0.9%)
  • ML Model estimates a higher probability for River Plate than the current prediction. (+4.3%)
  • ML Model estimates a lower probability for Boca Juniors than the current prediction. (-2.4%)
  • River Plate - Boca Juniors Odds

    1 X 2 Marga
    Avarage Now
    (Initially)
    2.29
    (2.13)
    2.96
    (2.95)
    3.48
    (3.5)
    6.2%
    (9.5%)

    • The most likely Over/Under: 2.00
    What is the prediction for River Plate - Boca Juniors?
  • Users Predictions: 7 users predict this event. River Plate will win (votes: 3 - 42.9%). Boca Juniors will win (votes: 1 - 14.3%). It will Tie (votes: 3 - 42.9%).
  • Verified Performance Core (Selected Experts): 1 Selected Experts predict this event. River Plate (votes: 1 - 100%).
  • The most likely score by Bookmakers is 1:0.
  • Preview Facts
    • One of today’s top clashes will feature two teams fighting for the top spots (ranked 2 in the zone Promotion ~ Liga Profesional (Apertura ~ Play Offs: 1/8~finals) and 4 in the zone Promotion ~ Liga Profesional (Apertura ~ Play Offs: 1/8~finals)).
    • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, River Plate won 2.
    • Each of the two teams have built a series of wins lately.
    • River Plate may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
    • River Plate is expected to have a slight advantage in this match.
    • There will not play in River Plate: Armani F. (Achilles Tendon Injury) Costantini G. (Knee Injury) Giuliano Galoppo (Ankle Injury) Meza M. (Foot Injury) Portillo J. (Knee Injury)
    • There will not play in Boca Juniors: Battaglia R. (Achilles Tendon Injury) Carlos Palacios (Knee Injury) Cavani E. (Lower Back Injury)
    • There are questionable in Boca Juniors: Marchesin A. (Injury) Paredes L. (Injury)
    • In the last 14 head-to-head matches, River Plate won 5 matches, drew 4 matches, lost 5 matches, and goals 15:15. (average 1.1:1.1).
    • Including home matches between the teams, River Plate won 3 matches, drew 2 matches, lost 2 matches, and goals 10:9. (average 1.4:1.3).
    What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
    The latest head-to-head matches between River Plate - Boca Juniors were as follows:
    09.11.2025 Boca Juniors - River Plate 2:0
    27.04.2025 River Plate - Boca Juniors 2:1
    21.09.2024 Boca Juniors - River Plate 0:1
    21.04.2024 River Plate - Boca Juniors 2:3
    25.02.2024 River Plate - Boca Juniors 1:1
    Latest results of River Plate
    15.04.2026 River Plate - Carabobo 1:0
    12.04.2026 Racing - River Plate 0:2
    08.04.2026 Blooming - River Plate 1:1
    05.04.2026 River Plate - Belgrano 3:0
    Latest results of Boca Juniors
    Argentinian Liga Profesional Table
    Apertura

    Group A
    PlWDLDiffPts
    1Estudiantes L.P. ✔ 1694319:71231
    2Boca Juniors ✔ 1686222:91330
    3Velez Sarsfield ✔ 1576217:11627
    4Talleres Cordoba ✔ 1675417:13426
    5Independiente ✔ 1666424:20424
    6Lanus ✔ 1666418:15324
    7San Lorenzo ✔ 1657414:14022
    8Union de Santa Fe1656524:20421
    9Defensa y Justicia1547417:19-219
    10Instituto1553715:17-218
    11Platense1637610:15-516
    12Gimnasia Mendoza1544712:21-916
    13Central Cordoba1644811:21-1016
    14Newells Old Boys1535714:26-1214
    15Dep. Riestra161875:12-711


    Group B
    PlWDLDiffPts
    1Ind. Rivadavia ✔ 16104229:151434
    2River Plate ✔ 1592422:111129
    3Argentinos Jrs ✔ 1685317:13429
    4Rosario Central ✔ 1684420:16428
    5Belgrano ✔ 1675417:13426
    6Gimnasia L.P. ✔ 1682619:19026
    7Huracan1657417:13422
    8Racing Club1656517:15221
    9Barracas Central1656515:15021
    10Tigre1648418:15320
    11Sarmiento Junin1661913:20-719
    12Banfield1653817:19-218
    13Atl. Tucuman1525814:20-611
    14Aldosivi160886:19-138
    15Estudiantes Rio Cuarto1512125:22-175

          Promotion ~ Liga Profesional (Apertura ~ Play Offs: 1/8~finals)

    Clinched Spots for Teams
    Estudiantes L.P. is Qualified for Liga Profesional (Apertura ~ Play Offs 1/8~finals)
    Boca Juniors is Qualified for Liga Profesional (Apertura ~ Play Offs 1/8~finals)
    Velez Sarsfield is Qualified for Liga Profesional (Apertura ~ Play Offs 1/8~finals)
    Talleres Cordoba is Qualified for Liga Profesional (Apertura ~ Play Offs 1/8~finals)
    Independiente is Qualified for Liga Profesional (Apertura ~ Play Offs 1/8~finals)
    Lanus is Qualified for Liga Profesional (Apertura ~ Play Offs 1/8~finals)
    San Lorenzo is Qualified for Liga Profesional (Apertura ~ Play Offs 1/8~finals)
    Ind. Rivadavia is Qualified for Liga Profesional (Apertura ~ Play Offs 1/8~finals)
    River Plate is Qualified for Liga Profesional (Apertura ~ Play Offs 1/8~finals)
    Argentinos Jrs is Qualified for Liga Profesional (Apertura ~ Play Offs 1/8~finals)
    Rosario Central is Qualified for Liga Profesional (Apertura ~ Play Offs 1/8~finals)
    Belgrano is Qualified for Liga Profesional (Apertura ~ Play Offs 1/8~finals)
    Gimnasia L.P. is Qualified for Liga Profesional (Apertura ~ Play Offs 1/8~finals)