Vélez Sarsfield vs Boca Juniors: match statistics
Vélez Sarsfield are displaying impressive home form, winning 100% of their home matches this season and remaining undefeated at their own stadium. Boca Juniors, on the other hand, are losing all away matches (100% defeats), which poses a serious problem when facing such a strong host. Despite Boca having a better average ball possession (66% vs 54%), their goal-scoring efficiency away is low (1 goal on average per match) compared to Vélez, who score an average of 2 goals in home matches. The recent form of both teams is similar (1.6 vs 1.8 PPG), but the home advantage and Vélez's 100% efficiency in home matches give the hosts a clear edge. The difference in xG (1.31 for Vélez vs 1.33 for Boca) is minimal, but defensive and offensive statistics at home venues speak in favor of the hosts, who should exploit Boca Juniors' weakness in away matches.
Vélez Sarsfield vs Boca Juniors: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Vélez Sarsfield played against Boca Juniors in Primera División (Argentina). The game was played on February 9, 2026. Final score: 2:1.
Recent form
Vélez Sarsfield has 2 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 2.33 points per game. Boca Juniors has 2 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss, with 2.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Vélez Sarsfield scores 1.33 goals per game and allows 0.67. Boca Juniors scores 1.33 and allows 0.67. Games in this league average 2.06 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 67% of Vélez Sarsfield's games and 33% of Boca Juniors's. The Over 2.5 rates are 33% and 33%, compared with league averages of 54% for BTTS and 41% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Boca Juniors has the higher season xG average, 1.47 to 1.22 per game. Vélez Sarsfield takes 9.7 shots per game, while Boca Juniors takes 12.3.
First-half and second-half trends
Vélez Sarsfield leads at halftime in 0% of its games and scores 1.00 goals per game after halftime. Boca Juniors leads at halftime in 33% and scores 1.00 after halftime.
When the teams score
Vélez Sarsfield's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (2 goals). For Boca Juniors, it is minutes 76-90+ (2 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Primera División games average 2.06 goals. Both teams score in 54% of games, and 41% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 4.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Vélez Sarsfield are displaying impressive home form, winning 100% of their home matches this season and remaining undefeated at their own stadium. Boca Juniors, on the other hand, are losing all away matches (100% defeats), which poses a serious problem when facing such a strong host. Despite Boca having a better average ball possession (66% vs 54%), their goal-scoring efficiency away is low (1 goal on average per match) compared to Vélez, who score an average of 2 goals in home matches. The recent form of both teams is similar (1.6 vs 1.8 PPG), but the home advantage and Vélez's 100% efficiency in home matches give the hosts a clear edge. The difference in xG (1.31 for Vélez vs 1.33 for Boca) is minimal, but defensive and offensive statistics at home venues speak in favor of the hosts, who should exploit Boca Juniors' weakness in away matches.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Vélez Sarsfield | Boca Juniors | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 41% | 30% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.13 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.33 | 0.36 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Vélez Sarsfield is 17% better for: last-5 form.
2.33 pts / game - Vélez Sarsfield · 2 pts / game - Boca Juniors
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Vélez Sarsfield scores in 100% of games (3 of 3 meczów), while Boca Juniors keeps a clean sheet in 67% (2 of 3 meczów).
Boca Juniors scores in 100% of games (3 of 3 meczów), while Vélez Sarsfield keeps a clean sheet in 33% (1 of 3 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Vélez Sarsfield
Over / Under - Boca Juniors
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Boca Juniors is 99% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.67 pts / game - Vélez Sarsfield · 1.33 pts / game - Boca Juniors
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Vélez Sarsfield - second-half results
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Boca Juniors - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 33% of games and wins 67%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.67 | 2.33 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.3 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.7 | 0.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 67% | 67% |
| 2 goals | 33% | 33% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 33% | 100% |
| No goal | 67% | 33% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.33 | 3.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.3 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.7 | 0.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 67% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 33% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 67% | 100% |
| No goal | 67% | 0% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +3 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (2 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (1). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (2 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (1). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Vélez Sarsfield
Boca Juniors
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Primera División).
Teams vs league
| Vélez Sarsfield | Liga | Boca Juniors | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 2.00 | 2.06 | • 2.00 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 67% | 54% | ▼ 33% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 33% | 41% | ▼ 33% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 33% | 31% | ▲ 67% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 67% | 59% | ▲ 67% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 67% | 76% | ▲ 100% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Away team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from Vélez Sarsfield's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Boca Juniors. Games average 4.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Vélez Sarsfield vs Boca Juniors?
The Primera División match finished Vélez Sarsfield 2:1 Boca Juniors. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Vélez Sarsfield vs Boca Juniors?
Vélez Sarsfield score 1.33 goals per game on average and Boca Juniors 1.33. The Primera División average is 2.06 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 41% of games. Both teams score in 67% of Vélez Sarsfield's matches and 33% of Boca Juniors's.
What form are Vélez Sarsfield and Boca Juniors in?
Over the last 5 games Vélez Sarsfield have a 2-1-0 record (2.33 points per game) and Boca Juniors 2-0-1 (2.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Vélez Sarsfield vs Boca Juniors?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.