Match Summary
Boca Juniors defeated Rosario Central 2:1. The match was played in Liga Profesional Argentina 2024. Goals were scored by C. Lema 4′, B. Aguirre 15′, J. Campaz 90′. 5 yellow cards were shown. Boca Juniors had 48% possession while Rosario Central held 52%. Boca Juniors had 12 shots (6 on target) compared to 23 (6 on target) for Rosario Central. Expected goals: Boca Juniors 0.75 — Rosario Central 1.43. Boca Juniors made 4 substitutions, Rosario Central made 4.
Match Events
Key match events between Boca Juniors and Rosario Central — 3 goals and 5 cards recorded during the match.
Match Statistics
Boca Juniors had 48% possession against Rosario Central's 52%. Boca Juniors registered 12 shots (6 on target) while Rosario Central managed 23 (6 on target). Corner kicks: 0–10. Fouls committed: 16–17.
Lineups
Boca Juniors lined up in a 3-5-2 formation under D. Martínez, while Rosario Central deployed a 4-2-3-1 under M. Lequi.
Defensive Solidity
Boca Juniors deploy 3 defenders rated — on average, against Rosario Central'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 5 midfielders averaging —, versus Rosario Central's 5 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 1 for Rosario Central 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 25.7 (youngest: A. Anselmino (20), oldest: G. Fernández (34)), while Rosario Central average 32.0 (youngest: M. Barbieri (32), oldest: M. Barbieri (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
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Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, Boca Juniors have recorded 5 wins, 0 draws and 1 defeats. Rosario Central show 3 wins, 1 draws and 2 losses from their last 6 outings.
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Head to Head
Boca Juniors and Rosario Central have met 2 times — Boca Juniors won 1, Rosario Central won 0, with 1 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2025. Boca Juniors leads the head-to-head with 1 victories from 2 meetings. A combined 3 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 1.50 per match (2 for the home side, 1 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 1 matches (50%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 0 games (0%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 1–1 in 2025.
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Drawn
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Recent Meetings (2)
API data: 15 Mar 2026