Unión Santa Fe vs Boca Juniors: match statistics
Unión Santa Fe showcases solid home form with a record of 50% wins and 50% draws, remaining undefeated at their own stadium while maintaining 100% clean sheets in home matches. The hosts possess better offensive statistics at home (averaging 1.25 goals per match with an xG of 2.03), which suggests their effectiveness is undervalued. Boca Juniors has a poor away record with 67% losses and only 33% wins on the road, with their last five away matches showing an LLW form. Although Boca has better ball possession (56%), their chance conversion (17%) and average xG (1.26) in away matches are lower than the hosts' offensive potential. Considering Unión Santa Fe's solid home defense and Boca Juniors' struggles on the road, a slight advantage for the hosts is predicted, although a draw remains a realistic scenario due to both teams' good recent overall form.
Unión Santa Fe vs Boca Juniors: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Unión Santa Fe played Boca Juniors in Primera División (Argentina). The match was played on 16 March 2026. Final score: 1:1.
Current form
Unión Santa Fe: 3-2-0, 2.20 points/match. Boca Juniors: 1-4-0, 1.40 points/match.
Goal statistics
Unión Santa Fe scores 1.67 and concedes 1.00 goals per match. Boca Juniors scores 1.11 and concedes 0.67. League average: 1.96 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Unión Santa Fe 44%, Boca Juniors 44%. Over 2.5: Unión Santa Fe 56%, Boca Juniors 33%. League level: BTTS 46%, Over 2.5 32%.
xG, shots and style
Unión Santa Fe has higher xG: 1.70 vs 1.31. Unión Santa Fe: 15.8 shots per match, Boca Juniors: 11.2.
Match halves
Unión Santa Fe: half-time lead 44%, second-half goals 0.78. Boca Juniors: half-time lead 22%, second-half goals 0.67.
Goals by minute
Unión Santa Fe: 0-15 (4 goals). Boca Juniors: 76-90+ (3 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Primera División: 1.96 goals per match, BTTS 46%, Over 2.5 32%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 3 previous H2H matches were available: 0-2-1. Average goals 2.33, BTTS 100%.
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
Unión Santa Fe showcases solid home form with a record of 50% wins and 50% draws, remaining undefeated at their own stadium while maintaining 100% clean sheets in home matches. The hosts possess better offensive statistics at home (averaging 1.25 goals per match with an xG of 2.03), which suggests their effectiveness is undervalued. Boca Juniors has a poor away record with 67% losses and only 33% wins on the road, with their last five away matches showing an LLW form. Although Boca has better ball possession (56%), their chance conversion (17%) and average xG (1.26) in away matches are lower than the hosts' offensive potential. Considering Unión Santa Fe's solid home defense and Boca Juniors' struggles on the road, a slight advantage for the hosts is predicted, although a draw remains a realistic scenario due to both teams' good recent overall form.
View the statistical overviewHalf-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| Unión Santa Fe | Boca Juniors | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 32% | 30% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.33 | 0.33 |
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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Unión Santa Fe is 57% better for: last-5 form.
2.2 pts / match - Unión Santa Fe · 1.4 pts / match - 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.
Unión Santa Fe is 50% better for: goals scored per match.
1.67 goals / match - Unión Santa Fe · 1.11 goals / match - Boca Juniors
Boca Juniors is 49% better for: goals conceded per match.
1 goals / match - Unión Santa Fe · 0.67 goals / match - Boca Juniors
Unión Santa Fe scores in 67% of matches (6 of 9 matches), while Boca Juniors keeps a clean sheet in 56% (5 of 9 matches).
Boca Juniors scores in 78% of matches (7 of 9 matches), while Unión Santa Fe keeps a clean sheet in 44% (4 of 9 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Unión Santa Fe
Over / Under - Boca Juniors
1st half
2nd half
Match 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.
Unión Santa Fe is 34% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.78 pts / match - Unión Santa Fe · 1.33 pts / match - Boca Juniors
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Unión Santa Fe - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 44% of matches and wins 44%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.6 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Boca Juniors - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 22% of matches and wins 33%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 2.20 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.2 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 1.0 |
| Average goals in match | 1.4 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +5 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.40 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Average goals in match | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 80% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +2 | +1 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (4 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (3 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Unión Santa Fe
Boca Juniors
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Primera División).
Teams vs league
| Unión Santa Fe | Liga | Boca Juniors | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 2.67 | 1.96 | ▼ 1.78 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 44% | 46% | ▼ 44% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 56% | 32% | • 33% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 44% | 35% | ▲ 56% |
| Goal before half-time | • 56% | 57% | ▼ 44% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 78% | 71% | ▼ 67% |
^ 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
Recent meetings (3): Unión Santa Fe 0 - 2 - 1 Boca Juniors. Average goals 2.33, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Unión Santa Fe vs Boca Juniors?
The Primera División match finished Unión Santa Fe 1:1 Boca Juniors. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Unión Santa Fe and Boca Juniors?
In the last 3 head-to-head matches Unión Santa Fe won 0, Boca Juniors won 1 and 2 ended level. These games averaged 2.33 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Unión Santa Fe vs Boca Juniors?
Unión Santa Fe score 1.67 goals per game on average and Boca Juniors 1.11. The Primera División average is 1.96 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 32% of games. Both teams score in 44% of Unión Santa Fe's matches and 44% of Boca Juniors's.
What form are Unión Santa Fe and Boca Juniors in?
Over the last 5 games Unión Santa Fe have a 3-2-0 record (2.20 points per game) and Boca Juniors 1-4-0 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Unión Santa Fe 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.