Match Summary
Boca Juniors and Defensa Y Justicia drew 0:0. The match was played in Liga Profesional Argentina 2023. 7 yellow cards were shown. Boca Juniors had 59% possession while Defensa Y Justicia held 41%. Boca Juniors had 25 shots (4 on target) compared to 20 (8 on target) for Defensa Y Justicia. Boca Juniors made 5 substitutions, Defensa Y Justicia made 5.
Match Events
Key match events between Boca Juniors and Defensa Y Justicia — 0 goals and 7 cards recorded during the match.
Match Statistics
Boca Juniors had 59% possession against Defensa Y Justicia's 41%. Boca Juniors registered 25 shots (4 on target) while Defensa Y Justicia managed 20 (8 on target). Corner kicks: 13–3. Fouls committed: 4–13.
Lineups
Boca Juniors lined up in a 4-3-3 formation under H. Ibarra, while Defensa Y Justicia deployed a 4-3-3 under J. Vaccari.
Defensive Solidity
Boca Juniors deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against Defensa Y Justicia's 4-man backline averaging —. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.
Midfield Control
Boca Juniors field 3 midfielders averaging —, versus Defensa Y Justicia's 3 rated —. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.
Forward Threat
Boca Juniors start 3 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 3 for Defensa Y Justicia averaging —. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.
Age & Experience
The average age of Boca Juniors's starting XI is 33.5 (youngest: B. Valdez (33), oldest: G. Fernández (34)), while Defensa Y Justicia average 28.5 (youngest: T. Escalante (26), oldest: G. Alanís (31)). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.
Substitutes
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Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, Boca Juniors have recorded 5 wins, 0 draws and 1 defeats. Defensa Y Justicia show 1 wins, 1 draws and 4 losses from their last 6 outings.
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Head to Head
Boca Juniors and Defensa Y Justicia have met 2 times — Boca Juniors won 1, Defensa Y Justicia won 1, with 0 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2025. A combined 7 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 3.50 per match (5 for the home side, 2 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 1 matches (50%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 2 games (100%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 4–0 in 2025.
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Drawn
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Recent Meetings (2)
API data: 15 Mar 2026