Velez Sarsfield vs Boca Juniors: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Velez Sarsfield prepare to host Boca Juniors on February 9, 2026, with kick-off at 02:15 under referee Arasa, this ARGENTINA: Liga Profesional, Round 1 fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Velez Sarsfield, currently 3rd in the standings with 7 points from 3 games, are close to the leaders with only 3 points separating them. They've earned 3 points from 1 home games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 2 wins and 1 draw in their last five matches. They've shown a very solid defensive record, conceding only 2 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 4 goals scored.

Boca Juniors, sitting 5th with 6 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 0 points from 1 games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 2 wins and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown a very solid defensive record, conceding only 2 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 4 goals scored.

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In their previous league match against Independiente, Velez Sarsfield recorded a 1-1 draw while lining up in a 4-3-3 formation. Their starting XI featured Montero, Gomez, Magallan, Mammana, Gordon, Baeza, Valdes, Godoy, Pellegrini, Lanzini, Andrada. The setup allowed the team to control central areas while maintaining width through their wide attackers.

Boca Juniors's last outing came against Newells Old Boys, where they secured a 2-0 victory using a 4-3-3 system. Their starting XI featured Marchesin, Blanco, Costa, Di Lollo, Barinaga, Herrera, Paredes, Ascacibar, Zeballos, . This shape emphasized attacking fluidity, with wide players providing constant threat in advanced positions.

Looking ahead, Velez Sarsfield are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Velez Sarsfield and Boca Juniors 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: Velez Sarsfield's fixtures have averaged 2 goals per game, with 1 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 67% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. Boca Juniors's games average 1.8 goals, with 2 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 40% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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