Match Summary
Boca Juniors defeated Newells Old Boys 1:0. The match was played in Liga Profesional Argentina 2024. Goals were scored by K. Zenón 55′. 8 yellow cards were shown. Newells Old Boys had 52% possession while Boca Juniors held 48%. Newells Old Boys had 20 shots (2 on target) compared to 9 (3 on target) for Boca Juniors. Expected goals: Newells Old Boys 1.29 — Boca Juniors 0.91. Newells Old Boys made 5 substitutions, Boca Juniors made 5.
Match Events
Key match events between Newells Old Boys and Boca Juniors — 1 goals and 8 cards recorded during the match.
assist: E. Zeballos
Match Statistics
Newells Old Boys had 52% possession against Boca Juniors's 48%. Newells Old Boys registered 20 shots (2 on target) while Boca Juniors managed 9 (3 on target). Corner kicks: 4–3. Fouls committed: 11–9.
Lineups
Newells Old Boys lined up in a 5-4-1 formation under G. Del Valle, while Boca Juniors deployed a 4-4-2 under F. Gago.
Squad Ratings
The overall squad rating for Newells Old Boys is 6.77, compared to — for Boca Juniors. This metric is derived from each player's average match rating across all league appearances this season — anything above 7.00 is considered strong, while below 6.50 signals inconsistency. Newells Old Boys's highest-rated starter is A. Méndez (6.77), while Boca Juniors's best-rated player is —.
Defensive Solidity
Newells Old Boys deploy 5 defenders rated 6.77 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
Newells Old Boys 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
Newells Old Boys start 1 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 Newells Old Boys's starting XI is 31.3 (youngest: M. Miljevic (24), oldest: L. Vangioni (38)), while Boca Juniors average 34.0 (youngest: G. Fernández (34), 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, Newells Old Boys have recorded 1 wins, 1 draws and 4 defeats. Boca Juniors show 5 wins, 0 draws and 1 losses from their last 6 outings.
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Head to Head
Newells Old Boys and Boca Juniors have met 2 times — Newells Old Boys won 1, Boca Juniors 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 (2 for the home side, 5 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 0 matches (0%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 1 games (50%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 5–0 in 2025.
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Recent Meetings (2)
API data: 15 Mar 2026