Vélez Sársfield vs Boca Juniors – Schedule & Where to Watch on TV

Result
2:1
08/02/2026 at 20:15 (Time Zone – GMT-5 (America/New_York))
  • Liga Profesional - Apertura - Round 4
  • Referee: Arasa N. (Arg)
  • Where to Watch on TV:
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colombiaColombiaDisney+, ESPN
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portugalPortugalSport TV1
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south-americaSouth-americaESPN South
spainSpainM+ Liga de Campeones
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usaUsaFanatiz
venezuelaVenezuelaDisney+, ESPN, Inter
worldWorldTyC Sports Internacional

Match Stats

Expected goals (xG)
1.630.21
Ball possession
50%50%
Total shots
159
Shots on target
43
Big chances
30
Corner kicks
27
Passes
83% (392/471)81% (376/467)
Yellow cards
01
Expected goals (xG)
1.630.21
xG on target (xGOT)
1.450.37
Total shots
159
Shots on target
43
Shots off target
105
Blocked shots
11
Shots inside the box
93
Shots outside the box
66
Hit the woodwork
00
Headed goals
10
Big chances
30
Corner kicks
27
Touches in opposition box
217
Accurate through passes
10
Offsides
12
Free kicks
1011
Passes
83% (392/471)81% (376/467)
Long passes
50% (32/64)42% (23/55)
Passes in final third
71% (91/129)67% (72/107)
Crosses
42% (8/19)5% (1/21)
Expected assists (xA)
0.840.33
Throw ins
1415
Fouls
1110
Tackles
56% (10/18)61% (11/18)
Duels won
4845
Clearances
2213
Interceptions
813
Errors leading to shot
01
Errors leading to goal
00
Goalkeeper saves
22
xGOT faced
0.371.45
Goals prevented
-0.63-0.55

Key Moments

Here there are
  • 1st Half (0 - 0)
  • 2nd Half (2 - 1)
  • 46', Gelini G. , Zufiaurre I. ,
  • 47', Paredes L. 🟨,
  • 61', Miguel Merentiel , Angel Romero ,
  • 63', 1 - 0, Pellegrini M. , Valdes D. (A),
  • 66', 2 - 0, Pellegrini M. ,
  • 73', Zenon K. , Aranda T. ,
  • 73', Barinaga J. , Weigandt M. ,
  • 78', Pellegrini M. , Robertone L. ,
  • 79', Monzon F. , Godoy D. ,
  • 84', Baeza C. , Aliendro R. ,
  • 84', Lanzini M. , Veron A. ,
  • 90', 2 - 1, Zufiaurre I. , Paredes L. (A),
  • 90+2', Valdes D. , Quiros A. ,

Highlights

Chances of winning


Vélez Sársfield
29.4%
Draw
34.4%
Boca Juniors
36.1%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)
30.5% 32.2% 37.2%


Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

  • Vélez Sársfield has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-1.1%)
  • Boca Juniors has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-1.1%)
  • Vélez Sársfield - Boca Juniors Odds

    1 X 2 Marga
    Avarage Now
    (Initially)
    3.2
    (3.05)
    2.71
    (2.89)
    2.62
    (2.5)
    6.2%
    (7.4%)

    • The most likely Over/Under: 1.75
    What is the prediction for Vélez Sársfield - Boca Juniors?
  • Over/Under & Asian Handicap Predictions by Selected Experts:
    • DNB - Vélez (2.01) (votes: 1 - 100%) .
  • Users Predictions: Vélez Sársfield will win (5 of 6 users predict this - 83.33%).
    Confidence interval (95%): 53.51%100%.
  • Verified Performance Core (Selected Experts): Vélez Sársfield will win (8 of 8 users predict this - 100%) 🥈 Silver Tip.
  • Overall Expert Consensus (including all markets): 9 Selected Experts predict this event. Vélez (votes: 9 - 100%).
  • The most likely score by Bookmakers is 0:0.
  • Preview Facts
    • The most interesting match of the day — two teams from the very top of the table will face off (ranked 3 in the zone Promotion ~ Liga Profesional (Apertura ~ Play Offs: 1/8~finals) and 5 in the zone Promotion ~ Liga Profesional (Apertura ~ Play Offs: 1/8~finals)).
    • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Vélez won 1.
    • Boca Juniors is in great form at the moment (in the last 5 games, wins – 3).
    • Vélez may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.
    • Recently, Boca Juniors has had a series of home games.
    • The chances of victory for both teams are nearly identical in this match.
    • There will not play in Vélez: Romero B. (Muscle Injury)
    • There will not play in Boca Juniors: Battaglia R. (Achilles Tendon Injury) Carlos Palacios (Knee Injury) Cavani E. (Back Injury) Gimenez M. (Thigh Injury) Janson L. (Muscle Injury) Miguel Merentiel (Calf Injury) Velasco A. (Knee Injury)
    • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Vélez won 4 matches, drew 4 matches, lost 12 matches, and goals 15:33. (average 0.8:1.7).
    • Including home matches between the teams, Vélez won 3 matches, drew 3 matches, lost 5 matches, and goals 8:17. (average 0.7:1.5).
    What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
    The latest head-to-head matches between Vélez Sársfield - Boca Juniors were as follows:
    27.11.2024 Boca Juniors - Vélez Sársfield 3:4
    14.06.2024 Boca Juniors - Vélez Sársfield 1:0
    25.02.2023 Vélez Sársfield - Boca Juniors 1:2
    02.10.2022 Boca Juniors - Vélez Sársfield 1:0
    Latest results of Vélez Sársfield
    Latest results of Boca Juniors
    Argentinian Liga Profesional Table
    Apertura

    Group A
    PlWDLDiffPts
    1Velez Sarsfield1374215:9625
    2Estudiantes L.P1373316:7924
    3Lanus1364318:14422
    4Boca Juniors1356215:8721
    5Talleres Cordoba1363414:12221
    6Union de Santa Fe1354419:14519
    7Defensa y Justicia1347216:12419
    8Independiente1346319:16318
    9San Lorenzo1346312:12018
    10Instituto1352614:15-117
    11Platense133737:8-116
    12Gimnasia Mendoza1334610:16-613
    13Central Cordoba133376:16-1012
    14Newells Old Boys1324710:23-1310
    15Dep. Riestra130763:10-77


    Group B
    PlWDLDiffPts
    1Ind. Rivadavia ✔ 1392223:131029
    2River Plate1382319:91026
    3Argentinos Jrs1365214:10423
    4Belgrano1364313:12122
    5Rosario Central1363415:13221
    6Huracan1355315:10520
    7Barracas Central1354413:12119
    8Tigre1346316:12418
    9Racing Club1353515:13218
    10Gimnasia L.P1352615:19-417
    11Sarmiento Junin1351711:14-316
    12Banfield1341814:17-313
    13Atl. Tucuman1324713:18-510
    14Aldosivi130673:14-116
    15Estudiantes Rio Cuarto1312104:19-155

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

    Clinched Spots for Teams
    Ind. Rivadavia is Qualified for Liga Profesional (Apertura ~ Play Offs 1/8~finals)