Independiente
vs
Boca Juniors
Garuda Lions Prediction: Boca Juniors
0 – 1 Predicted score · 11% model probability
- WhyHigher expected-goals rate in this fixture: 1.74 vs 0.95.
- RiskGrade C: weaker evidence — both clubs are rated on goals scored and conceded, not on the chances they created.
Independiente vs Boca Juniors overview
Garuda Lions analysis: Independiente vs Boca Juniors
| Probability | Independiente | Draw | Boca Juniors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | 19.3% | 25.9% | 54.8% |
| Market | 25.7% | 29.7% | 44.6% |
| Final | 24.1% | 28.7% | 47.1% |
| Edge | -1.6% | -1.0% | +2.6% |
Why Boca Juniors
- Higher expected-goals rate in this fixture: 1.74 vs 0.95.
- Better recent form: 4 wins in the last 6 vs 2 for the opposition.
- The market prices Boca Juniors below our published probability: +2.6 percentage points of edge.
Best available price on the pick: 2.15, recorded — the top price across the books in the table below, each at its own last update. Expected return at that price: +1.3% per unit staked (our 47.1% × 2.15 − 1).
Independiente vs Boca Juniors match preview
In the upcoming Liga Profesional Argentina match, Independiente faces Boca Juniors with a kickoff scheduled for October 25, 2026. According to our model, Independiente has a 24% chance of winning, while Boca Juniors stands at 47%. The most likely scoreline predicted is 0-1, with an 11% probability. Expected goals for Independiente are 0.94, compared to Boca Juniors' 1.60, indicating a potential challenge for the home side.
Recent form shows Independiente with two draws, a loss, and two wins in their last five matches, while Boca Juniors has been more consistent with four wins and a loss in the same period. The head-to-head results from the last two encounters favor Independiente, who has one win and one draw against Boca Juniors, who has yet to secure a victory in this matchup.
Scoreline probability
Every scoreline the model gives this fixture, 0 to 4+ goals a side. Darker means likelier.
Goal probability
Chance of the match reaching each goal total, from the same grid.
Independiente and Boca Juniors expected goals
Total expected goals: 2.68
Independiente and Boca Juniors attack and defence ratings
Independiente
Boca Juniors
Attack is goals scored relative to the league average (1.00); defence is goals conceded relative to that average, so a lower defence number is better. Green means better than the league, amber worse.
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Before and after this match
Independiente vs Boca Juniors markets
Best value
| Market | Model pick | Probability | Fair odds | Edge | Best price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1X2 | Boca Juniors | 47.1% | 2.12 | +2.6% | 2.15 |
| Over/Under 2.5 | Over 2.5 | 50.2% | 1.99 | — | — |
| Both teams to score | Yes | 51.6% | 1.94 | — | — |
| Double chance | X2 (draw or away) | 75.9% | 1.32 | — | — |
| Handicap -1 | Loss | 45.2% | 2.21 | — | — |
Fair odds = 1 / probability, the break-even price implied by the model. Best price is the top bookmaker quote on the 1X2 pick.
All probabilities
| Market | Selection | Probability |
|---|---|---|
| 1X2 | Independiente | 24.1% |
| Draw | 28.7% | |
| Boca Juniors | 47.1% | |
| Over/Under 2.5 | Over 2.5 | 50.2% |
| Under 2.5 | 49.8% | |
| Both teams to score | Yes | 51.6% |
| No | 48.4% | |
| Double chance | 1X (home or draw) | 52.9% |
| 12 (either side) | 71.3% | |
| X2 (draw or away) | 75.9% | |
| Handicap -1 | Boca Juniors win | 31.3% |
| Push (exactly one goal) | 23.6% | |
| Loss | 45.2% | |
| Correct score (top 3) | 1-1 | 12.4% |
| 0-1 | 10.7% | |
| 0-2 | 10.3% |
Independiente vs Boca Juniors stats
Independiente and Boca Juniors recent form
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| Boca Juniors |
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W = win, D = draw, L = loss, in each team's last 6 completed matches.
Independiente and Boca Juniors season so far
Independiente record
- They have won 11 of their 29 league games this season, scoring 1.2 goals per match.
- They have kept 9 clean sheets in 29 matches.
- They have failed to score in 6 of 29 matches.
- 33% of their yellow cards have come after the 75th minute.
Boca Juniors record
- They have won 13 of their 29 league games this season, scoring 1.5 goals per match.
- They have kept 13 clean sheets in 29 matches.
- They have failed to score in 3 of 29 matches.
- Their longest winning run this season stretches to 3 matches.
- They have converted 3 of 3 penalties (100%).
Independiente vs Boca Juniors head-to-head
Last 2 meetings
| Date | Home | Away | Competition | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-11 | Boca Juniors | Independiente | Liga Profesional Argentina | 1-1 |
| 2025-05-20 | Boca Juniors | Independiente | Liga Profesional Argentina | 0-1 |
League and cup meetings from our records and provider history.
Independiente vs Boca Juniors odds
Odds comparison
Median de-vigged market: home 25.7%, draw 29.7%, away 44.6%.
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1xBet | 3.70 | 3.20 | 2.12 |
| Bet365 | 4.00 | 3.20 | 2.05 |
| BetVictor | 3.60 | 3.13 | 2.10 |
| Betano | 3.65 | 3.25 | 2.15 |
| Betfair | 3.40 | 3.30 | 2.10 |
| Dafabet | 3.65 | 3.10 | 2.07 |
| Marathonbet | 3.62 | 3.14 | 2.08 |
| Pinnacle | 3.72 | 3.16 | 2.15 |
| SBO | 3.14 | 2.81 | 2.09 |
| William Hill | 3.50 | 3.00 | 2.10 |
Odds movement
Median book price at each recorded snapshot, oldest to latest.
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