Independiente vs Boca Juniors: preview and stats
Argentine Primera DivisiónClausura 2026Matchday 14Estadio Libertadores de América, Avellaneda
Scheduled
- Independiente go into the match 8th in the table with 19 points; Boca Juniors are 2nd with 24.
- Independiente in their last 5 matches: 1 win, 3 draws and 1 defeat.
- Boca Juniors in their last 5 matches: 4 wins, 1 draw and 0 defeats.
- At home, Independiente score 0.50 and concede 1.50 goals per game; 33.3% of those matches ended with over 2.5 goals.
- Away, Boca Juniors score 1.43 and concede 1.57 goals per game; 57.1% of those matches ended with over 2.5 goals.
- In match corners (both teams), Independiente average 12.00 at home and Boca Juniors 9.29 away.
- In the league they have met 13 times since 2017: Independiente won 3, Boca Juniors won 4 and 6 ended in a draw.
Form
Position, points and latest results in the current tournament, most recent first.
| Team | Position | Pts | P | Last 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Independiente | 8th (Zone A) | 19 | 13 | D-D-L-W-D |
| Boca Juniors | 2nd (Zone A) | 24 | 13 | W-D-W-W-W |
Latest Independiente matches
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Oct 2026 | Racing Club | A | 1-1 (D) |
| 11 Oct 2026 | Talleres Córdoba | A | 0-0 (D) |
| 2 Oct 2026 | Instituto | H | 1-4 (L) |
| 19 Sept 2026 | Unión Santa Fe | A | 2-1 (W) |
| 13 Sept 2026 | San Lorenzo | H | 1-1 (D) |
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) |
Independiente at home vs Boca Juniors away
Average per game and percentage of matches. Corners and cards: only matches with full stats.
| Independiente (home) | Boca Juniors (away) | |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 6 | 7 |
| Goals scored | 0.50 | 1.43 |
| Goals conceded | 1.50 | 1.57 |
| Over 2.5 | 33.3% | 57.1% |
| Both teams to score | 33.3% | 71.4% |
| Corners for | 8.17 | 5.57 |
| Match corners | 12.00 | 9.29 |
| Cards received | 2.33 | 2.43 |
| Match cards | 4.83 | 4.86 |
Independiente vs Boca Juniors, analysed in the app
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See the match in the appIndependiente vs Boca Juniors head to head
The last 5 of their 13 meetings in the league.
| Date | Match | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 11 Apr 2026 | Boca Juniors 1-1 Independiente | Apertura |
| 19 May 2025 | Boca Juniors 0-1 Independiente | First phase, Quarter-finals |
| 14 Dec 2024 | Boca Juniors 0-0 Independiente | Second phase |
| 29 Jul 2023 | Independiente 0-2 Boca Juniors | First phase |
| 23 Oct 2022 | Boca Juniors 2-2 Independiente | Second phase |
Referee
The referee is Nazareno Arasa: 5.42 cards per game in the league over the last 12 months (league average: 5.26).
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.
Independiente
| Player | Apps | Goals | Shots/g | YC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gabriel Ávalos | 27 | 14 | 2.41 | 3 |
| Santiago Montiel | 29 | 5 | 2.36 | 5 |
| Iván Morales | 26 | 2 | 1.33 | 4 |
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 |
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 Independiente and Boca Juniors play?
Sunday, 25 October 2026, 17:00 (Buenos Aires time).
Where is Independiente vs Boca Juniors played?
At Estadio Libertadores de América, Avellaneda.
Who is the referee for Independiente vs Boca Juniors?
Nazareno Arasa.
What form are Independiente and Boca Juniors in?
Independiente: D-D-L-W-D in their last 5; Boca Juniors: W-D-W-W-W in their last 5.