Match Summary
Racing Club defeated Boca Juniors 2:1. The match was played in Liga Profesional Argentina 2024. Goals were scored by M. Giménez 17′, J. Nardoni 21′, R. Martínez 81′. 5 yellow cards were shown. Racing Club had 49% possession while Boca Juniors held 51%. Racing Club had 14 shots (3 on target) compared to 7 (4 on target) for Boca Juniors. Expected goals: Racing Club 1.47 — Boca Juniors 1.03. Racing Club made 5 substitutions, Boca Juniors made 3.
Match Events
Key match events between Racing Club and Boca Juniors — 3 goals and 5 cards recorded during the match.
assist: M. Merentiel
assist: J. Quintero
Match Statistics
Racing Club had 49% possession against Boca Juniors's 51%. Racing Club registered 14 shots (3 on target) while Boca Juniors managed 7 (4 on target). Corner kicks: 2–2. Fouls committed: 16–12.
Lineups
Racing Club lined up in a 3-4-3 formation under G. Costas, while Boca Juniors deployed a 4-4-2 under D. Martínez.
Defensive Solidity
Racing Club deploy 3 defenders rated — on average, against Boca Juniors'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
Racing Club field 4 midfielders averaging —, versus Boca Juniors'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
Racing Club start 3 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 2 for Boca Juniors 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 Racing Club's starting XI is 26.0 (youngest: J. Carbonero (26), oldest: J. Carbonero (26)), while Boca Juniors average 25.7 (youngest: A. Anselmino (20), oldest: G. Fernández (34)). 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, Racing Club have recorded 4 wins, 2 draws and 0 defeats. Boca Juniors show 5 wins, 0 draws and 1 losses from their last 6 outings.
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Head to Head
Racing Club and Boca Juniors have met 3 times — Racing Club won 2, Boca Juniors won 0, 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 (4 for the home side, 1 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