Boca Juniors vs River Plate: preview and stats
Argentine Primera DivisiónClausura 2026Matchday 15Estadio Alberto José Armando, Buenos Aires
Scheduled
- Boca Juniors go into the match 2nd in the table with 24 points; River Plate are 6th with 20.
- Boca Juniors in their last 5 matches: 4 wins, 1 draw and 0 defeats.
- River Plate in their last 5 matches: 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat.
- At home, Boca Juniors score 1.83 and concede 0.50 goals per game; 50% of those matches ended with over 2.5 goals.
- Away, River Plate score 1.50 and concede 1.00 goals per game; 50% of those matches ended with over 2.5 goals.
- In match corners (both teams), Boca Juniors average 8.17 at home and River Plate 9.17 away.
- In the league they have met 16 times since 2016: Boca Juniors won 6, River Plate won 6 and 4 ended in a draw.
Form
Position, points and latest results in the current tournament, most recent first.
| Team | Position | Pts | P | Last 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boca Juniors | 2nd (Zone A) | 24 | 13 | W-D-W-W-W |
| River Plate | 6th (Zone B) | 20 | 13 | W-D-W-L-W |
Latest Boca Juniors matches
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Oct 2026 | Talleres Córdoba | H | 2-1 (W) |
| 9 Oct 2026 | Instituto | A | 2-2 (D) |
| 2 Oct 2026 | Unión Santa Fe | H | 3-0 (W) |
| 20 Sept 2026 | San Lorenzo | A | 2-0 (W) |
| 11 Sept 2026 | Central Cordoba SdE | H | 3-1 (W) |
Latest River Plate matches
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Oct 2026 | Belgrano | A | 3-0 (W) |
| 14 Oct 2026 | Sarmiento | A | 1-1 (D) |
| 10 Oct 2026 | Estudiantes de Río Cuarto | H | 1-0 (W) |
| 19 Sept 2026 | Huracán | H | 1-2 (L) |
| 12 Sept 2026 | Atlético Tucumán | A | 2-1 (W) |
Boca Juniors at home vs River Plate away
Average per game and percentage of matches. Corners and cards: only matches with full stats.
| Boca Juniors (home) | River Plate (away) | |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 6 | 6 |
| Goals scored | 1.83 | 1.50 |
| Goals conceded | 0.50 | 1.00 |
| Over 2.5 | 50% | 50% |
| Both teams to score | 50% | 50% |
| Corners for | 5.00 | 6.00 |
| Match corners | 8.17 | 9.17 |
| Cards received | 1.83 | 1.83 |
| Match cards | 4.50 | 4.17 |
Boca Juniors vs River Plate, analysed in the app
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The last 5 of their 16 meetings in the league.
| Date | Match | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 19 Apr 2026 | River Plate 0-1 Boca Juniors | Apertura |
| 9 Nov 2025 | Boca Juniors 2-0 River Plate | Second phase |
| 27 Apr 2025 | River Plate 2-1 Boca Juniors | First phase |
| 21 Sept 2024 | Boca Juniors 0-1 River Plate | Second phase |
| 7 May 2023 | River Plate 1-0 Boca Juniors | First phase |
Players to watch
Each team's players with the most shots per game, in league matches of the last 12 months (45+ minutes). Apps: appearances; YC: yellow cards.
Boca Juniors
| Player | Apps | Goals | Shots/g | YC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sebastián Villa | 28 | 0 | 2.37 | 3 |
| Miguel Merentiel | 32 | 15 | 2.04 | 2 |
| Leandro Paredes | 29 | 2 | 1.65 | 13 |
River Plate
| Player | Apps | Goals | Shots/g | YC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sebastián Driussi | 26 | 7 | 2.32 | 0 |
| Facundo Colidio | 20 | 5 | 2.00 | 2 |
| Fausto Vera | 27 | 0 | 1.63 | 5 |
Form, table and home/away numbers: the tournament each team's page shows, the regular season of the Argentine Primera División, knockout rounds excluded. Head to head: every league match between them. Players: league matches of the last 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
When do Boca Juniors and River Plate play?
Sunday, 1 November 2026, 15:00 (Buenos Aires time).
Where is Boca Juniors vs River Plate played?
At Estadio Alberto José Armando, Buenos Aires.
What form are Boca Juniors and River Plate in?
Boca Juniors: W-D-W-W-W in their last 5; River Plate: W-D-W-L-W in their last 5.