In the fifth round of the Apertura, Boca Juniors is set to take on Platense today starting at 19:30 (Argentina time) in the famed La Bombonera stadium.
Current Form: Boca Juniors and Platense
Both teams approach this match with the determination to bounce back from their recent poor performances and seize the opportunity to earn three crucial points.
Boca Juniors Recent Results
Boca Juniors suffered a disappointing defeat, losing 1-2 to Vélez in their last outing. This season, they have recorded 2 wins and 1 loss, scoring 5 goals while conceding 4.
Platense Recent Results
Platense experienced a loss as well, falling 0-1 to Independiente. Their recent form shows 2 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss, netting 4 goals and allowing 3.
Boca Juniors has proven to be a fortress at home, managing to secure their second consecutive victory at the Alberto J. Armando Stadium without conceding a goal. In their last five meetings, Boca has triumphed in 4 matches while Platense has secured a single victory. Notably, their last encounter in this competition was on June 2, where Platense edged the match 1-0.
Sebastián Zunino has been appointed as the referee for this anticipated clash.
Upcoming Fixtures
Boca Juniors Upcoming Matches in the Apertura
- Matchday 6: vs Racing Club – February 20, 20:00 (Argentina time)
- Matchday 7: vs Lanús – March 4, 21:00 (Argentina time)
- Matchday 8: vs Gimnasia (Mendoza) – February 28, 17:45 (Argentina time)
- Matchday 9: vs Central Córdoba (SE) – March 8, 19:15 (Argentina time)
- Matchday 10: vs San Lorenzo – March 11, 19:45 (Argentina time)
Platense Upcoming Matches in the Apertura
- Matchday 6: vs Barracas Central – February 21, 17:00 (Argentina time)
- Matchday 7: vs Defensa y Justicia – February 24, 17:00 (Argentina time)
- Matchday 8: vs Dep. Riestra – March 2, 19:15 (Argentina time)
- Matchday 9: vs Estudiantes – March 6, 17:00 (Argentina time)
- Matchday 10: vs Newell’s – March 10, 17:30 (Argentina time)
Match Time by Country
- Argentina and Chile (Santiago): 19:30
- Colombia and Peru: 17:30
- Honduras, El Salvador, Mexico (Mexico), and Nicaragua: 16:30
- Venezuela: 18:30