Boca Juniors vs Racing Club: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Boca Juniors prepare to host Racing A on February 21, 2026, with kick-off at 00:00, this ARGENTINA: Liga Profesional, Round 1 fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Boca Juniors, currently 7th in the standings with 7 points from 5 games, are within reach of the top with 6 points behind. They've earned 7 points from 3 home games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 1 draw 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 5 goals scored.

Racing A, sitting 9th 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 mixed, with 2 wins and 3 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 8 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 7 goals.

Recent meetings between Boca Juniors and Racing A have favored Racing A, with Racing A claiming victory in their most recent clash (0-1). Recent clashes between the two teams have been closely contested.

In their previous league match against Platense, Boca Juniors recorded a 0-0 draw while lining up in a 4-3-3 formation. Their starting XI featured Marchesin, Blanco, Costa, Di Lollo, Barinaga, Alarcon, Paredes, Ascacibar, Romero, Merentiel, Janson. This shape emphasized attacking fluidity, with wide players providing constant threat in advanced positions.

Racing A's last outing came against Banfield, where they secured a 2-0 victory using a 3-4-3 system. Their starting XI featured Cambeses, Rojas, Rojo, Di Cesare, Miljevic, Sosa, Rodriguez, Cannavo, Conechny, Martinez, Solari. The attacking setup pushed full-backs high, creating overloads in wide areas and stretching the opposition defense.

Looking ahead, Boca Juniors are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Boca Juniors and Racing A 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 a moderate number of goals: Boca Juniors's fixtures have averaged 1.7 goals per game, with 3 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 43% of those matches, alongside 4 clean sheets. Racing A's games average 3 goals, with 4 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 80% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. With both sides capable in attack, expect a low-scoring affair.

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