Boca Juniors
7/10Wins
1.6Goals / game
0.5Conceded / game
Keep in view: 2 losses in that sample. At home, 4 wins from 9 available matches.
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CONMEBOL LibertadoresGroup Stage - 5THE MATCH CENTREBoca Juniors vs Cruzeiro match centre
90′ · Live
1:1
UK time · Europe/London Goalscorers
Miguel Merentiel15′
Fagner54′
THE MATCH VERDICT · 90 MINUTES
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MATCHDAY LIVE
90′ IN PLAYInside the game
Every chance. Every turning point.
KICKOFF EDGE LIVE READING
GOOD DATAWhat the match state suggests now
Current result estimate5.7%Boca Juniors
Draw92.6%at full time
Current result estimate1.7%Cruzeiro
Another goal7.5%before full time
Next goal: Boca Juniors 5.7% · no further goal 92.5% · Cruzeiro 1.7%.
Experimental model combining the pre-match forecast with score, time, shots, shots on target, possession, corners and red cards. This is not live xG or bookmaker odds.Boca JuniorsCruzeiro
2.380Expected goals · API-Football0.770
10Shots on target3
25Total Shots7
53%Ball Possession47%
9Corner Kicks1
14Fouls14
2Yellow Cards2
0Red Cards1
2Goalkeeper Saves9
357Total passes338
291Passes accurate267
— means not supplied. Live xG availability varies by match. Verified post-match xG is shown separately in the Chance quality section when available.
IF THE SCORE HOLDS
Group DProvisional table
Illustrative positions after applying the current score to the latest stored standings. Official tables can also change as other live matches finish.
| # | Team | P | GD | Pts | Move |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  U. Catolica | 6 | +4 | 13 | — |
| 2 |  Cruzeiro | 7 | +5 | 12 | — |
| 3 | Boca Juniors | 7 | +1 | 8 | — |
| 4 |  Barcelona SC | 6 | -10 | 3 | — |
BEFORE YOU DECIDE
API-FootballTeam news & availability
Recorded availability for this fixture. These reports are not a confirmed starting XI.
Boca Juniors 0 reported
Availability report not received yet.
Cruzeiro 0 reported
Availability report not received yet.
Includes injuries and other availability reasons supplied by the provider. Player importance and replacement quality require context; these reports do not automatically adjust the Kickoff Edge forecast.
THE EVIDENCE, IN CONTEXT
From recorded resultsYour match briefing
Compare the evidence for both teams before drawing a conclusion. The context below uses up to 10 completed matches before this fixture, within the available last 365 days.
Cruzeiro
5/10Wins
1.2Goals / game
0.9Conceded / game
Keep in view: 2 losses in that sample. At away venues, 4 wins from 10 available matches.
Inspect Cruzeiro’s resultsWhat could change the picture?
- Lineup data is available in the match centre.
- Recent results include different opponents and competitions.
- Goals and results describe past outcomes; they do not measure chance quality or guarantee the next result.
Historical context reconstructed from results currently stored, not an archived pre-match briefing. These facts provide context, not a full explanation of the model’s calculation. How this is calculated ↓
HOW THEY HAVE BEEN PLAYING
Recent form
Compare recent results at a glance, or open the match list for a closer look.
Last 10 games · all venues and competitions.
Boca Juniors
10 matchesResults7 wins · 1 draws · 2 losses
Goals scored per game1.6
Goals conceded per game0.5
Games with 3+ goals4 of 10
Both teams scored3 of 10
Past results, not predictions.
See results
Barcelona SCAway · CONMEBOL Libertadores0–1Central Cordoba de SantiagoAway · Liga Profesional Argentina2–1CruzeiroAway · CONMEBOL Libertadores0–1Defensa Y JusticiaAway · Liga Profesional Argentina4–0River PlateAway · Liga Profesional Argentina1–0Barcelona SCHome · CONMEBOL Libertadores3–0IndependienteHome · Liga Profesional Argentina1–1U. CatolicaAway · CONMEBOL Libertadores2–1Talleres CordobaAway · Liga Profesional Argentina1–0Instituto CordobaHome · Liga Profesional Argentina2–0
Cruzeiro
10 matchesResults5 wins · 3 draws · 2 losses
Goals scored per game1.2
Goals conceded per game0.9
Games with 3+ goals4 of 10
Both teams scored5 of 10
Past results, not predictions.
See results
PalmeirasAway · Serie A1–1GoiasHome · Copa Do Brasil1–0BahiaAway · Serie A2–1U. CatolicaAway · CONMEBOL Libertadores0–0Atletico-MGHome · Serie A1–3Boca JuniorsHome · CONMEBOL Libertadores1–0RemoAway · Serie A1–0GoiasAway · Copa Do Brasil2–2GremioHome · Serie A2–0U. CatolicaHome · CONMEBOL Libertadores1–2
About these numbers
Results are from completed 90-minute games before this fixture, across all competitions. Games decided after extra time or penalties are excluded. Switch on “Match home & away form” to compare Boca Juniors at home with Cruzeiro away.
We show up to the selected number of available games from the previous year. Missing results may appear as the database updates. These are past results, not predictions.
Updated 2 Oct, 03:53 UK.
THE SEASON SO FAR
How the teams compare
CONMEBOL Libertadores · 2026/27 · all league matches
Boca JuniorsCruzeiro
4Matches played4
6Points earned7
2Wins2
1.3Goals scored / match0.8
0.8Goals conceded / match0.5
1Clean sheets3
2Failed to score1
Season totals and averages. Home / away compares Boca Juniors at home with Cruzeiro away. Small samples can be misleading.
THE STORY SO FAR
3 recorded meetingsHead-to-head
Boca Juniors
1wins3MEETINGS
Cruzeiro
2winsAug 2024 – Apr 2026 · Past results, not a forecast.
Scores shown with Boca Juniors first; venues vary.
TEAM SELECTION
Confirmed lineupsLineups & formations
Official starting XIs supplied by the match-data provider.
Boca Juniors
Confirmed formationPendingClaudio Ubeda
- 12
L. BreyG - 27
M. BraidaD - 2
L. Di LolloD - 32
A. CostaD - 3
L. BlancoD - 30
T. BelmonteM - 5
L. ParedesM - 18
M. DelgadoM - 36
T. ArandaM - 9
M. GimenezF - 16
Miguel MerentielF
Substitutes (12)
13 · J. Garcia
21 · A. Herrera
29 · Angel Romero
23 · M. Weigandt
7 · E. Zeballos
24 · J. Barinaga
22 · K. Zenon
11 · L. Janson
4 · J. Figal
15 · W. H. Alarcon Cepeda
20 · A. Velasco
26 · M. Pellegrino
Cruzeiro
Confirmed formationPendingJorge Artur
- 81
Otavio CostaG - 23
FagnerD - 15
Fabricio BrunoD - 34
Jonathan JesusD - 6
KaikiD - 29
L. RomeroM - 11
GersonM - 9
Bruno RodriguesM - 10
Matheus PereiraM - 88
ChristianM - 19
Kaio JorgeF
Substitutes (12)
31 · Matheus Cunha
25 · L. Villalba
94 · Wanderson
91 · Chico
7 · Marquinhos
2 · Kaua Moraes
16 · Lucas Silva
17 · L. Sinisterra
43 · Joao Marcelo
77 · Japa
70 · Kenji
22 · N. Villarreal
INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE
This matchPlayer statistics
Boca Juniors
| Player | Min | Rating | Goals | Assists | Shots | Passes | Tackles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leandro Brey | 90 | 6.7 | — | 0 | — | 18 | — |
| Malcom Braida | 90 | 7.0 | — | 0 | — | 30 | 2 |
| Lautaro Di Lollo | 90 | 6.3 | — | 0 | 1 | 40 | 2 |
| Ayrton Costa | 90 | 6.2 | — | 0 | — | 35 | — |
| Lautaro Blanco | 90 | 6.2 | — | 0 | 1 | 34 | — |
| Tomás Belmonte | 72 | 6.3 | — | 0 | 2 | 11 | 3 |
| Leandro Paredes | 90 | 9.0 | — | 1 | 2 | 79 | — |
| Milton Delgado | 90 | 6.2 | — | 0 | 2 | 41 | 1 |
| Tomás Aranda | 90 | 7.5 | — | 0 | 6 | 33 | — |
| Milton Giménez | 85 | 7.3 | — | 0 | 2 | 15 | 1 |
| Miguel Merentiel | 90 | 7.6 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 25 | — |
| Exequiel Zeballos | 18 | 6.3 | — | 0 | 2 | 7 | 1 |
| Ángel Romero | 18 | 6.6 | — | 0 | 2 | 2 | — |
| Javier García | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Juan Barinaga | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Nicolás Figal | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Marco Pellegrino | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Marcelo Weigandt | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Williams Alarcón | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Alan Velasco | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Ander Herrera | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Kevin Zenón | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Lucas Janson | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Cruzeiro
| Player | Min | Rating | Goals | Assists | Shots | Passes | Tackles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otávio Costa | 90 | 8.7 | — | 0 | — | 25 | — |
| Fagner | 75 | 7.2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 26 | 1 |
| Fabrício Bruno | 90 | 7.9 | — | 0 | — | 35 | 3 |
| Jonathan Jesus | 90 | 6.9 | — | 0 | — | 33 | 1 |
| Kaiki | 90 | 6.5 | — | 1 | — | 22 | 4 |
| Lucas Romero | 90 | 7.2 | — | 0 | — | 52 | 2 |
| Gerson | 68 | 6.3 | — | 0 | — | 57 | — |
| Bruno Rodrigues | 63 | 6.5 | — | 0 | — | 16 | 1 |
| Matheus Pereira | 81 | 6.9 | — | 0 | — | 34 | — |
| Christian | 90 | 6.2 | — | 0 | 2 | 21 | 4 |
| Kaio Jorge | 81 | 6.9 | — | 0 | 1 | 8 | 1 |
| Luis Sinisterra | 27 | 6.2 | — | 0 | — | 9 | — |
| Kauã Moraes | 15 | 6.6 | — | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| João Marcelo | 9 | 6.9 | — | 0 | — | — | — |
| Néiser Villarreal | 9 | 6.7 | — | 0 | 1 | 3 | — |
| Matheus Cunha | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Lucas Villalba | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Lucas Silva | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Wanderson | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Marquinhos | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Japa | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Kaique Kenji | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Chico da Costa | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
THE MARKET VIEW
Decimal · 90 minutesMatch-winner odds
| Bookmaker | Boca Juniors | Draw | Cruzeiro |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bet365 | 1.95 | 3.20 | 4.20 |
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