Primera División 2016/2017: standings, schedule and stats
ArgentinaSeason 2016/2017
About the league: Primera División
Follow Primera División standings, schedules and team stats from Argentina. 30 teams compete in the 2016/2017 season; Boca Juniors currently leads with 63 points. The schedule runs from August 26, 2016 through June 27, 2017. The league averages 2.28 goals per game and a 45% BTTS rate.
Primera División 2016/2017: season in numbers
Season overview
450 games have been completed in the 2016/2017 Primera División season. Boca Juniors leads the standings with 63 points.
Scoring trends
Games average 2.28 goals. Both teams score in 45% of games. 41% finish with at least three goals. At least one team keeps a clean sheet in 55% of games.
Home, draw and away results
Home teams win 44% of games. 26% end in a draw. Road teams win 29% of games.
Team leaders
Boca Juniors has the league's highest scoring average at 2.07 goals per game. Both teams scored in 63% of San Lorenzo's games.
Standings
| # | Team | M | W | D | L | Goals | +/- | Pts | PPG | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30 | 18 | 9 | 3 | 62:25 | +37 | 63 | 2.10 | DWWDW | |
| 2 | 30 | 16 | 8 | 6 | 51:28 | +23 | 56 | 1.87 | WLLWD | |
| 3 | 30 | 16 | 8 | 6 | 46:26 | +20 | 56 | 1.87 | WLWWW | |
| 4 | 30 | 17 | 4 | 9 | 51:40 | +11 | 55 | 1.83 | WDWWW | |
| 5 | 30 | 17 | 3 | 10 | 42:35 | +7 | 54 | 1.80 | WWWLL | |
| 6 | 30 | 14 | 11 | 5 | 39:23 | +16 | 53 | 1.77 | LWDWD | |
| 7 | 30 | 16 | 5 | 9 | 46:35 | +11 | 53 | 1.77 | LWLWD | |
| 8 | 30 | 14 | 8 | 8 | 36:25 | +11 | 50 | 1.67 | WWDWD | |
| 9 | 30 | 14 | 7 | 9 | 40:30 | +10 | 49 | 1.63 | WLDLL | |
| 10 | 30 | 14 | 7 | 9 | 31:23 | +8 | 49 | 1.63 | LLWWW | |
| 11 | 30 | 14 | 7 | 9 | 32:25 | +7 | 49 | 1.63 | LDWLD | |
| 12 | 30 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 40:31 | +9 | 44 | 1.47 | DDLDD | |
| 13 | 30 | 12 | 7 | 11 | 26:24 | +2 | 43 | 1.43 | WLWWL | |
| 14 | 30 | 13 | 4 | 13 | 34:34 | 0 | 43 | 1.43 | WLWLW | |
| 15 | 30 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 35:30 | +5 | 42 | 1.40 | WLLDD | |
| 16 | Olimpo | 30 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 37:32 | +5 | 38 | 1.27 | LWDDW |
| 17 | 30 | 10 | 7 | 13 | 31:30 | +1 | 37 | 1.23 | LWDLL | |
| 18 | 30 | 10 | 7 | 13 | 30:38 | -8 | 37 | 1.23 | LWWLD | |
| 19 | 30 | 10 | 7 | 13 | 31:40 | -9 | 37 | 1.23 | DWWDD | |
| 20 | 30 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 30:40 | -10 | 34 | 1.13 | LWLWD | |
| 21 | 30 | 8 | 9 | 13 | 34:40 | -6 | 33 | 1.10 | LLLDD | |
| 22 | 30 | 7 | 12 | 11 | 27:40 | -13 | 33 | 1.10 | WWLLD | |
| 23 | 30 | 8 | 8 | 14 | 25:39 | -14 | 32 | 1.07 | LWLLL | |
| 24 | 30 | 8 | 7 | 15 | 33:43 | -10 | 31 | 1.03 | LLWWL | |
| 25 | 30 | 6 | 11 | 13 | 23:30 | -7 | 29 | 0.97 | DLWLD | |
| 26 | 30 | 7 | 7 | 16 | 31:51 | -20 | 28 | 0.93 | LWLLW | |
| 27 | 30 | 7 | 6 | 17 | 27:50 | -23 | 27 | 0.90 | WWLDW | |
| 28 | 30 | 5 | 11 | 14 | 21:34 | -13 | 26 | 0.87 | WLLWD | |
| 29 | 30 | 5 | 10 | 15 | 15:40 | -25 | 25 | 0.83 | DDLLL | |
| 30 | 30 | 6 | 7 | 17 | 18:43 | -25 | 25 | 0.83 | DLDDL |
League statistics
The 2016/2017 season stats cover 450 completed games.
Goal-count distribution
Team rankings
Compare teams by goals per game, BTTS, Over 2.5, clean sheets and corners across completed league games.
Best attack
Goals scored per match
- 1
Boca Juniors2.07 - 2
Racing Club1.70 - 3
River Plate1.70 - 4
San Lorenzo1.53 - 5
Estudiantes1.53
Best defense
Goals allowed per game (lower is better)
- 1
Independiente0.77 - 2
Defensa y Justicia0.77 - 3
Gimnasia La Plata0.80 - 4
Lanús0.83 - 5
Colón0.83
Most BTTS
% of matches where both teams scored
- 1
San Lorenzo63% - 2
Racing Club57% - 3
Boca Juniors57% - 4
Sarmiento57% - 5
Tigre57%
Most Over 2.5
% of matches with at least 3 goals
- 1
San Lorenzo60% - 2
Boca Juniors60% - 3
Racing Club57% - 4
Atlético Tucumán53% - 5
Arsenal de Sarandí53%
Most clean sheets
Games without allowing a goal
- 1
Estudiantes16 - 2
Defensa y Justicia16 - 3
Colón15 - 4
Independiente15 - 5
Lanús13
Most corners
Corners per game
- 1
Aldosivi6.3 - 2
Independiente5.9 - 3
Vélez Sarsfield5.9 - 4
Atlético Rafaela5.9 - 5
River Plate5.7
League style
See whether this league tends to produce fast, open or physical matches and how much home advantage matters.
Compared with other leagues, Primera División rates below average for game pace, below average for chance quality and below average for openness. Home advantage is close to average, game intensity is above average, and competitive balance is above average.
Player leaders
Season leaders based on recorded player data.
Top scorers
Top assists
Most minutes
- 1Guido Herrera2,700
- 2Alexis Martín Arias2,700
- 3Luciano Darío Pocrnjic2,700
- 4César Pablo Rigamonti2,700
- 5Jonathan Galván2,610
- 6Leonardo Godoy2,610
- 7Nicolás Tagliafico2,610
- 8Martín Nicolás Campaña Delgado2,610
Games and schedule
Results and upcoming games - switch rounds with the arrows or the list.
League schedule
Soccer games
FAQ
How many teams play in Primera División?
Primera División has 30 teams in the 2016/2017 season.
When does the 2016/2017 Primera División season start and end?
The 2016/2017 Primera División schedule runs from August 26, 2016 through June 27, 2017.
Who leads the Primera División standings?
Boca Juniors leads Primera División with 63 points.
Which team scores the most goals in Primera División?
Boca Juniors has the league's highest scoring average at 2.07 goals per game.
Which team has the best defense in Primera División?
Independiente allows the fewest goals in Primera División, at 0.77 per game.
How many goals are scored per game in Primera División?
Primera División games average 2.28 goals.
How often do Primera División games finish Over 2.5 goals?
41% of Primera División games finish with at least three goals.
How often do both teams score in Primera División?
Both teams score in 45% of Primera División games.
How often do home teams win in Primera División?
Home teams win 44% of Primera División games.
Who is the top scorer in Primera División?
Darío Ismael Benedetto leads the recorded scoring table in Primera División for 2016/2017 with 21 goals.
