Boca Juniors vs Gimnasia Mendoza: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Boca Juniors prepare to host Gimnasia Mendoza on February 28, 2026, with kick-off at 21:45, this ARGENTINA: Liga Profesional, Round 1 fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Boca Juniors, currently 9th in the standings with 8 points from 6 games, are within reach of the top with 7 points behind. They've earned 8 points from 4 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 4 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 4 goals scored.

Gimnasia Mendoza, sitting 12th with 6 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 3 points from 3 games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win and 4 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 8 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 2 goals scored.

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In their previous league match against Racing A, Boca Juniors recorded a 0-0 draw while lining up in a 4-4-2 formation. Their starting XI featured Marchesin, Blanco, Costa, Di Lollo, Weigandt, Alarcon, Delgado, Ascacibar, Belmonte, Merentiel, Cavani. The classic shape provided balance, with two banks of four offering both defensive cover and attacking support.

Gimnasia Mendoza's last outing came against Gimnasia La Plata, where they secured a 0-1 defeat using a 4-3-3 system. Their starting XI featured Rigamonti, Paredes, Gonzalez, Mondino, Saavedra, Lencioni, Sanchez, Barboza, Ceballos, Modica, Simoni. This shape emphasized attacking fluidity, with wide players providing constant threat in advanced positions.

Looking ahead, Boca Juniors are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Boca Juniors and Gimnasia Mendoza are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest few goals: Boca Juniors's fixtures have averaged 1.5 goals per game, with 3 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 38% of those matches, alongside 5 clean sheets. Gimnasia Mendoza's games average 1.8 goals, with 2 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 17% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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