Vélez Sarsfield and Boca Juniors face each other on Thursday 09.03.2026, at 01:15 (UK Time), in a Copa Argentina 2026 match. The game will take place at Vélez Sarsfield's home ground, the Estadio José Amalfitani (El Fortín).
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Club Atlético Vélez Sarsfield and Club Atlético Boca Juniors, grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.
APWin predictions for Vélez Sarsfield vs Boca Juniors
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Double Chance: Vélez Sarsfield or Draw
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Vélez Sarsfield preview
Vélez Sarsfield heads into the match with the following record in the Copa Argentina: in 2 matches, Club Atlético Vélez Sarsfield secured 2 victories, 0 draws, and 0 losses, maintaining an average of 3 points per game.
Taking a broader look at The Fort's 2026 season, the team has achieved a total of 12 victories so far.
Vélez Sarsfield has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 34 goals, of which 6 were scored in the Copa Argentina, resulting in an average of 3 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Michael Nicolás Santos Rosadilla, who has found the back of the net 7 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. Diego Alfonso Valdés Contreras has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 5 assists.
On the defensive side, Vélez Sarsfield has conceded 1 goals in the Copa Argentina (an average of 0.5 per game) and 20 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 0.77 per match in the 2026 campaign.
Boca Juniors preview
Boca Juniors comes into the game with 2 matches played so far in the Copa Argentina. They have secured 2 victories, 0 draws, and 0 losses, maintaining an average of 3 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2026 season, the team has recorded 17 wins, 11 draws, and 8 losses.
Club Atlético Boca Juniors's attack has been highly effective, scoring 49 goals during this period. Of that total, 4 were netted in the Copa Argentina, with an average of 2 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.36.
The Xeneize's offensive system is led by Miguel Merentiel, the team's top scorer this season. The uruguayan forward has found the back of the net 7 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Leandro Paredes. The midfielder has contributed with 3 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 0 goals with an average of 0 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 27 goals in 36 matches, averaging 0.75 per match.
Head to head: Vélez Sarsfield vs Boca Juniors
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Vélez Sarsfield
Argentina - Copa Argentina
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D D D D W |
1.4 |
| Home | D W W L D |
1.6 |
| Away | D D D W D |
1.4 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| Goals | 3.5 | 3.5 | 0 |
| Scored | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Conceded | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 50% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 50% | 50% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 100% | 100% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.25 | 1.75 | 0 |
|
xGA
|
0.88 | 1.38 | 0 |
Boca Juniors
Argentina - Copa Argentina
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W D W D W |
2.2 |
| Home | W W D W W |
2.6 |
| Away | D W D D L |
1.2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Goals | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Scored | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Conceded | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Both Teams to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 100% | 100% | 100% |
|
xG
|
1.78 | 1.89 | 1.67 |
|
xGA
|
0.44 | 0.36 | 0.52 |
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