Match Summary
Boca Juniors defeated Banfield 3:0. The match was played in Liga Profesional Argentina 2024. Goals were scored by E. Cavani 22′, M. Merentiel 56′, J. Saralegui 90′. 6 yellow cards were shown. Boca Juniors had 57% possession while Banfield held 43%. Boca Juniors had 8 shots (6 on target) compared to 10 (1 on target) for Banfield. Expected goals: Boca Juniors 1.33 — Banfield 0.29. Boca Juniors made 5 substitutions, Banfield made 4.
Match Events
Key match events between Boca Juniors and Banfield — 3 goals and 6 cards recorded during the match.
assist: L. Advíncula
assist: B. Aguirre
Match Statistics
Boca Juniors had 57% possession against Banfield's 43%. Boca Juniors registered 8 shots (6 on target) while Banfield managed 10 (1 on target). Corner kicks: 3–3. Fouls committed: 14–15.
Lineups
Boca Juniors lined up in a 4-4-2 formation under D. Martínez, while Banfield deployed a 4-4-2 under G. Munúa.
Defensive Solidity
Boca Juniors deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against Banfield'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 Banfield's 4 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 2 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 2 for Banfield 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 36.0 (youngest: G. Fernández (34), oldest: G. Medel (38)), while Banfield average 26.4 (youngest: I. Rodríguez (23), oldest: Y. Rodríguez (32)). 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. Banfield show 2 wins, 1 draws and 3 losses from their last 6 outings.
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Head to Head
Boca Juniors and Banfield have met 2 times — Boca Juniors won 2, Banfield won 0, with 0 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2025. Boca Juniors leads the head-to-head with 2 victories from 2 meetings. A combined 3 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 1.50 per match (3 for the home side, 0 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 0 matches (0%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 0 games (0%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 2–0 in 2025.
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Recent Meetings (2)
API data: 15 Mar 2026