Match Summary
Boca Juniors defeated Racing Club 3:1. The match was played in Liga Profesional Argentina 2023. Goals were scored by M. Payero 3′, G. Fernández 6′, N. Reniero 69′, M. Merentiel 90′. 4 yellow cards were shown, 2 red cards. Boca Juniors had 36% possession while Racing Club held 64%. Boca Juniors had 8 shots (6 on target) compared to 10 (4 on target) for Racing Club. Boca Juniors made 5 substitutions, Racing Club made 4.
Match Events
Key match events between Boca Juniors and Racing Club — 4 goals and 6 cards recorded during the match.
assist: L. Advíncula
assist: M. Rojas
assist: M. Weigandt
Match Statistics
Boca Juniors had 36% possession against Racing Club's 64%. Boca Juniors registered 8 shots (6 on target) while Racing Club managed 10 (4 on target). Corner kicks: 4–6. Fouls committed: 14–9.
Lineups
Boca Juniors lined up in a 5-4-1 formation under M. Herrón, while Racing Club deployed a 4-3-3 under F. Gago.
Defensive Solidity
Boca Juniors deploy 5 defenders rated — on average, against Racing Club'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 4 midfielders averaging —, versus Racing Club'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 1 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 3 for Racing Club 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 29.5 (youngest: M. Weigandt (25), oldest: G. Fernández (34)), while Racing Club average 38.0 (youngest: L. Sigali (38), oldest: L. Sigali (38)). 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
Substitutes
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, Boca Juniors have recorded 5 wins, 0 draws and 1 defeats. Racing Club show 4 wins, 2 draws and 0 losses from their last 6 outings.
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Head to Head
Boca Juniors and Racing Club have met 3 times — Boca Juniors won 0, Racing Club won 2, with 1 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2025. Racing Club leads the head-to-head with 2 victories from 3 meetings. A combined 5 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 1.67 per match (1 for the home side, 4 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 1 matches (33%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 0 games (0%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. Racing Club are currently unbeaten in the last 3 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 1–1 in 2025.
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Recent Meetings (3)
API data: 15 Mar 2026