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Copa Sudamericana
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Play-off
Boca Juniors
Home
⚽ M. Merentiel 44'
1 : 0
FT
HT 1 – 0
O'Higgins
Away
Andres Matonte 4.1 Y/g 0.3 R/g 20.1 fouls/g
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📋 Match Preview

**Boca are limping into this Copa Sudamericana clash**, but they're heavy favorites at home against O'Higgins — and the model reckons there'll be goals. 🔴

Boca's form is messy (1W-1D-3L), hampered by a five-player injury crisis that includes A. Bareiro, C. Palacios, and L. Lozano out. O'Higgins have actually looked sharper lately (2W-1D-2L), scraping past Millonarios and holding São Paulo to a draw, so don't sleep on the visitors.

Key storylines:

- **Boca's depth under pressure**: With so many first-teamers sidelined, M. Delgado, S. Ascacíbar, and L. Paredes will need to carry the creative load.
- **O'Higgins' counter game**: F. González and A. Castillo could exploit spaces if Boca's backline (L. Blanco, A. Costa) gets stretched.
- **Home edge at Alberto Jose Armando**: Boca's fortress has been fragile lately, but they still have the quality to grind this out.

Expected lineups:

- **Boca Juniors**: L. Brey, L. Blanco, A. Costa, M. Weigandt, M. Braida, M. Delgado, S. Ascacíbar, L. Paredes, E. Zeballos, M. Merentiel
- **O'Higgins**: O. Carabalí, L. Pavez Munoz, M. Brizuela, A. Robledo, F. Faúndez, J. Leiva, F. Ogaz, B. Rabello, F. González, A. Castillo

Best picks:

- **Total Goals 1.5**: Over 1.5 goals

Prediction: **Boca 2–0 O'Higgins** — slight favorite at home, but messy. ⚽

📍 Match Details
Competition Copa Sudamericana
Stage Play-off
Date Fri 24 Jul 2026, 01:30
Weather ⛅ Cloudy
Result 1 – 0 (HT 1–0)
🟨 Referee
Andres Matonte
Ball Possession
61%Boca Junio — O'Higgins39%
🎯 Shots
14
Total Shots
10
2
Shots on Target
3
6
Shots off Target
6
7
Shots Inside Box
6
7
Shots Outside Box
4
6
Blocked Shots
1
0
Hit Woodwork
0
1
Big Chances
1
0
Big Chances Missed
1
1.32
Expected Goals (xG)
0.55
⚡ Attack
7
Corners
3
2
Fouls Received (F3)
0
30
Touches in Box
8
54
Final Third Entries
40
11/22 (50%)
Dribbles
5/8 (63%)
1
Offsides
1
🔁 Passing
465
Accurate Passes
275
534
Total Passes
357
25/49 (51%)
Long Balls
22/45 (49%)
87.1
Pass Accuracy (%)
77
🛡 Defence
11
Tackles
23
11
Total Tackles
23
18
Tackles Won (%)
61
13
Interceptions
9
11
Clearances
34
6
Blocked Shots
1
54
Ball Recoveries
49
🟨 Discipline
11
Fouls
10
10
Free Kicks
11
0
Yellow Cards
1
42
Total Duels
58
7/21 (33%)
Aerial Duels
14/21 (67%)
31/70 (44%)
Ground Duels
39/70 (56%)
12
Dispossessed
8
🧤 Goalkeeping
0.31
Goals Prevented
-0.09
9
Goal Kicks
12
23
Throw-ins
18
📈 Odds View all ›
Boca Juni
1.67
Consensus
Draw
2.74
Consensus
O'Higgins
7.04
Consensus
Boca Juniors 4-3-3
vs
4-2-3-1 O'Higgins
Montero
Gorosito
Figal
Costa
Blanco
Delgado
Paredes
Aranda
Flores
Merentiel
Villa
Carabalí
Brizuela
Robledo
Munoz
Faúndez
Leiva
Ogaz
González
Rabello
Sarrafiore
Castillo
Boca Junio O'Higgins ⚽=Goal ▮=Yel ▮=Red ↑=Sub on
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🧑‍💼 Coaches & Referee
Rodolfo Arruabarrena
Rodolfo Arruabarrena
Argentina
⚽ 4-3-3
Win Rate
0%
Record2W1D0L
Lucas Bovaglio
Lucas Bovaglio
Argentina
⚽ 4-2-3-1
Win Rate
0%
Record6W1D4L
⚖ Referee
Andres Matonte
🟨 Yellow/g: 4.07 🟥 Red/g: 0.29 Fouls/g: 20.10 14 matches this season
⏱ ET — EXTRA TIME HALF TIME
90'
Substitution — Boca Juniors
K. Zenón is introduced for S. Villa in the 90'. Running the clock down — experience on for legs.
90'
🏁
🏁 Full Time
The final whistle has been blown. xG: Boca Juniors 1.94 – 0.00 O'Higgins. Possession: Boca Juniors 61% – 39% O'Higgins · Shots: 14 – 10 · On Target: 2 – 3 · Corners: 7 – 3 · Fouls: 11 – 10 · Offsides: 1 – 1 · Yellow Cards: 0 – 1 · Passes: 534 – 357 · Pass Accuracy: 87.1% – 77% · Throw-ins: 23 – 18 · Free Kicks: 10 – 11 · Tackles: 11 – 23 · Blocked Shots: 6 – 1.
82'
Substitution — O'Higgins
T. Vecino is introduced for A. Castillo in the 82'. The manager is chasing the game with this change.
79'
Substitution — O'Higgins
N. Garrido is introduced for A. Robledo in the 79'. The manager is chasing the game with this change.
79'
Substitution — O'Higgins
M. Maturana is introduced for M. Sarrafiore in the 79'. The manager is chasing the game with this change.
78'
Substitution — Boca Juniors
M. Braida is introduced for D. Gorosito in the 78'. The manager responds to the run of play with this change.
78'
Substitution — Boca Juniors
A. Velasco is introduced for L. Flores in the 78'. Looking to shift the momentum with this substitution.
75'
💬
Match Pulse — 75'
Shot count: Boca Juniors 14 (on target: 2) vs O'Higgins 10 (on target: 3). Boca Juniors are dictating the pace with crisp passing right now — the momentum data backs up the eye test.
70'
Substitution — O'Higgins
T. Avilés is introduced for J. Leiva in the 70'. The manager is chasing the game with this change.
70'
Substitution — O'Higgins
B. Yáñez is introduced for B. Rabello in the 70'. The manager is chasing the game with this change.
70'
💬
Momentum Shift — 65'–80'
A notable shift in the balance of play: Boca Juniors are now controlling the tempo and the ball, with the momentum graph showing a swing of 8.53 in this window.
68'
💬
Shot Quality Analysis
Boca Juniors are creating chances at will in and around the penalty area — cumulative xG of 1.94 vs 0.00. The quality of their chances is telling.
61'
Yellow Card — F. Faúndez
F. Faúndez clips the heels of the attacker and picks up a booking in the 61'.
60'
💬
Match Pulse — 60'
O'Higgins are winning the physical battle in midfield — 23 tackles made, showing real defensive intensity. Boca Juniors are throwing their bodies on the line — 6 shots blocked, showing real defensive commitment.
60'
Substitution — Boca Juniors
S. Ascacíbar is introduced for T. Aranda in the 60'. A like-for-like change to maintain the current shape.
55'
💬
Momentum Shift — 50'–65'
A notable shift in the balance of play: Boca Juniors are now bossing the midfield with real authority, with the momentum graph showing a swing of 18.73 in this window.
⏸ HALF TIME
45'
💬
First Half Summary
Boca Juniors have won 7 corners to O'Higgins's 3 — a real aerial threat from set pieces. O'Higgins are winning the physical battle in midfield — 23 tackles made, showing real defensive intensity.
45'
⏸ Half Time
The referee brings the first half to a close. Possession: Boca Juniors 61% – 39% O'Higgins · Shots: 14 – 10 · On Target: 2 – 3 · Corners: 7 – 3 · Fouls: 11 – 10 · Offsides: 1 – 1 · Yellow Cards: 0 – 1.
44'
GOAL! M. Merentiel — The Lead!
What a strike! M. Merentiel smashes it in off the underside of the crossbar in the 44' to make it 1–0. Great assist from L. Paredes. Boca Juniors lead 1–0.
40'
💬
xG Snapshot
Expected goals from the shotmap: Boca Juniors 1.94 – 0.00 O'Higgins. The xG gap tells its own story of how this game is developing.
30'
💬
Match Pulse — 30'
Shot count: Boca Juniors 14 (on target: 2) vs O'Higgins 10 (on target: 3). O'Higgins are pressing aggressively, forcing errors high up the pitch right now — the momentum data backs up the eye test.
30'
💬
Momentum Shift — 25'–35'
A notable shift in the balance of play: Boca Juniors are now controlling the tempo and the ball, with the momentum graph showing a swing of 10.80 in this window.
15'
💬
Match Pulse — 15'
O'Higgins are winning the physical battle in midfield — 23 tackles made, showing real defensive intensity. A feisty contest — 21 fouls in total, Boca Juniors 11 vs O'Higgins 10.
15'
💬
Momentum Shift — 10'–20'
A notable shift in the balance of play: O'Higgins are now bossing the midfield with real authority, with the momentum graph showing a swing of 0.50 in this window.
Kick Off — Boca Juniors vs O'Higgins
The referee blows his whistle and we are underway! Early possession split: Boca Juniors 61% – 39% O'Higgins.
Boca Junio
MIN
O'Higgins
M. Merentiel Assist: L. Paredes Regular Goal
44'
A. Costa Clearance
S. Villa Ball-movement
S. Villa Pass
M. Delgado Pass
L. Paredes ASSIST
M. Merentiel GOAL
⏸ Half Time
S. Ascacíbar
T. Aranda
Substitution
60'
61'
F. Faúndez Yellow Card
70'
T. Avilés
J. Leiva
Substitution
70'
B. Yáñez
B. Rabello
Substitution
M. Braida
D. Gorosito
Substitution
78'
A. Velasco
L. Flores
Substitution
78'
79'
N. Garrido
A. Robledo
Substitution
79'
M. Maturana
M. Sarrafiore
Substitution
82'
T. Vecino
A. Castillo
Substitution
K. Zenón
S. Villa
Substitution
90'
Win Probability CatBoost ML
5410%
Boca Juni
3300%
Draw
1280%
O'Higgins
Expected Goals (xG)
1.20
Boca Junio
xG
exp.
0.92
O'Higgins
Most Likely Score
🎯 1-0
Markets
Over 1.5 7210%
Over 2.5 4840%
Over 3.5 610%
BTTS 4120%
Confidence
54%
O'Higgins 46 players
#
Player
Rtg
D · 79'
xG 0.11 2 shots 73% pass
8.0
D · 90'
93% pass
7.9
F · 90'
⚽ 1G xG 0.62 1 shot 79% pass
7.9
M · 90'
82% pass
7.9
M · 90'
👥 1A xG 0.10 3 shots 89% pass
7.5
D · 90'
98% pass
7.3
Álvaro Montero
G · 90'
67% pass
7.2
D · 11'
88% pass
7.2
D · 90'
84% pass
7.1
D · 90'
86% pass
7.0
G · 90'
86% pass
6.9
F · 89'
xG 0.18 3 shots 76% pass
6.8
M · 30'
xG 0.18 1 shot 89% pass
6.8
F · 82'
xG 0.02 1 shot 69% pass
6.8
D · 20'
67% pass
6.8
F · 20'
100% pass
6.8
D · 78'
xG 0.13 2 shots 82% pass
6.7
M · 90'
xG 0.04 1 shot 94% pass
6.7
F · 78'
xG 0.05 2 shots 81% pass
6.7
M · 70'
86% pass
6.7
M · 90'
xG 0.03 2 shots 75% pass
6.6
M · 11'
67% pass
6.6
M · 60'
85% pass
6.5
M · 12'
100% pass
6.5
M · 12'
xG 0.09 2 shots 75% pass
6.4
Luis Pavez Muñoz
D · 90'
xG 0.27 2 shots 81% pass
6.4
M · 70'
xG 0.02 1 shot 64% pass
6.4
M · 79'
xG 0.11 2 shots 70% pass
6.4
F · 8'
100% pass
6.4
D · 90'
63% pass
6.2
M · 1'
100% pass
Shot Map
Goal
On Target
Block
Miss
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Match Momentum
Boca Junio
O'Higgins
⚽44' 0' HT FT
Boca Juniors Press
74%
O'Higgins Press
26%
📈 Boca Juniors controlled the tempo for most of this match, maintaining a 74% share of the pressure index across 92 data points.
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Boca Juniors 1-0 O'Higgins | Copa Sudamericana Match Report

Copa Sudamericana · Matchweek 636 · 24 July 2026

Boca Juniors kept a clean sheet and claimed all three points with a resolute 1-0 win over O'Higgins in Copa Sudamericana. The teams were level 1-0 at the break.

Boca Juniors set up in a 4-3-3 formation, with O'Higgins opting for a 4-2-3-1.

M. Merentiel gave the hosts the lead in the 44', assisted by L. Paredes for Boca Juniors.

Goals — Boca Juniors: M. Merentiel (44').

Boca Juniors dominated possession with 61% of the ball compared to O'Higgins's 39%; Boca Juniors mustered 2 shots on target compared to O'Higgins's 3; total shots read Boca Juniors 14, O'Higgins 10; Boca Juniors won 7 corners to O'Higgins's 3; Boca Juniors committed 11 fouls, O'Higgins 10; Boca Juniors were caught offside 1 times, O'Higgins 1.

Substitutions: S. Ascacíbar replaced T. Aranda (Boca Juniors, 60'); T. Avilés replaced J. Leiva (O'Higgins, 70'); B. Yáñez replaced B. Rabello (O'Higgins, 70'); M. Braida replaced D. Gorosito (Boca Juniors, 78'); A. Velasco replaced L. Flores (Boca Juniors, 78'); N. Garrido replaced A. Robledo (O'Higgins, 79'); M. Maturana replaced M. Sarrafiore (O'Higgins, 79'); T. Vecino replaced A. Castillo (O'Higgins, 82'); K. Zenón replaced S. Villa (Boca Juniors, 90').

Bookings and dismissals: F. Faúndez (yellow, 61') for O'Higgins.

Boca Juniors take all three points in Copa Sudamericana, Matchweek 636, while O'Higgins head into the coming week with much to reflect on after this defeat.

Auto-generated match report based on available match data.

Bookmaker Odds 5 lines

1X2 — Full Time

BookmakerBoca JuniDrawO'Higgins
Consensus1.672.747.04

Over/Under 2.5

BookmakerOver 2.5Under 2.5
Consensus1.881.86

Both Teams to Score

BookmakerYesNo
Consensus2.251.58

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Group
# Club PWDL GD Pts
Champions League
Europe
Relegation
Boca Juniors 1 Wins
0 Draws
0 Wins O'Higgins
1 Boca Juniors Goals
1 Avg Goals / Game
0 O'Higgins Goals

Based on 1 matches in the database.

About Boca Juniors vs O'Higgins

Boca Juniors vs O'Higgins ended in Copa Sudamericana on 24 July 2026 . The full time score is 1-0.

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