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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chileChileDisney+
colombiaColombiaDisney+, ESPN
croatiaCroatiaArena Sport 2, MAXtv To Go
israelIsraelSport 4
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mexicoMexicoDisney+, Fanatiz
north-central-americaNorth-central-americaDisney+ Caribbean, ESPN 5 Norte
peruPeruDisney+, ESPN
portugalPortugalSport TV1
serbiaSerbiaArena Premium 2
south-americaSouth-americaESPN South
spainSpainM+ Liga de Campeones
uruguayUruguayDisney+
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
    1Estudiantes L.P1694319:71231
    2Boca Juniors1686222:91330
    3Velez Sarsfield1677218:12628
    4Talleres Cordoba1675417:13426
    5Independiente1666424:20424
    6Lanus1666418:15324
    7San Lorenzo1657414:14022
    8Union de Santa Fe1656524:20421
    9Instituto1663717:17021
    10Defensa y Justicia1647518:21-319
    11Gimnasia Mendoza1654714:22-819
    12Platense1637610:15-516
    13Central Cordoba1644811:21-1016
    14Newells Old Boys1636715:27-1215
    15Dep. Riestra161875:12-711


    Group B
    PlWDLDiffPts
    1Ind. Rivadavia16104229:151434
    2River Plate1692522:121029
    3Argentinos Jrs1685317:13429
    4Rosario Central1684420:16428
    5Belgrano1675417:13426
    6Gimnasia L.P1682619:19026
    7Huracan1657417:13422
    8Racing Club1656517:15221
    9Barracas Central1656515:15021
    10Tigre1648418:15320
    11Sarmiento Junin1661913:20-719
    12Banfield1653817:19-218
    13Atl. Tucuman1635815:20-514
    14Aldosivi160886:19-138
    15Estudiantes Rio Cuarto1612135:24-195

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