Estudiantes vs Boca Juniors Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 28 Jan 2026

Primera División Betting Preview: Estudiantes vs Boca Juniors

Estudiantes meet Boca Juniors, with kick-off set for 21:15 on Wednesday 28 January.

The best plan could involve backing Boca Juniors with a +0.25 Asian Handicap at -149 when clashing with Estudiantes. Our stake is split between 0 and +0.5, allowing us to land a return in the event of a draw.

Estudiantes de La Plata drew on their travels in their last game. It was a 1-1 draw against Independiente. Eduardo Dominguez's side had the majority of the ball boasting 60% possession and two shots on target, with Fabricio Perez being the goalscorer.

Boca Juniors claimed a home win in their previous game. A 1-0 victory occurred against Deportivo Riestra. Los Xeneizes enjoyed a mind-boggling 81% of possession and managed two shots on goal, with Lautaro Di Lollo finding the net in the 77th minute.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Boca have won the last two head-to-heads against Estudiantes. A 2-1 away win came after a 2-0 home victory. The 8 past H2H meetings have involved four Boca victories, one draw and three Estudiantes wins.

Primera División		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
7	Estudiantes	9	4	3	2	7	4	3	7:4	15
13	Boca Juniors	9	3	4	2	10	6	4	10:6	13

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Estudiantes have 5 wins, 3 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.5 goals from 3.4 shots on goal and 8.4 attempts. Los Pincharratas have averaged 51.5% possession and 4.9 corners per match, conceding 1.2 goals and 4.2 corners from 3.3 shots on goal and 7.1 attempts.

Edwuin Cetre is the top scorer with 3 goals, while Tiago Palacios and Guido Carrillo both have 2. Edwuin Cetre and Tiago Palacios have been top assistors with 2.

Boca have 8 victories and 2 defeats, with an average of 1.9 goals from 8.9 attempts and 4.7 shots on goal. There’s been an average of 57.2% possession, 5.1 corners awarded and 3.3 corners against them, while they’ve conceded 0.5 goals from 6.9 attempts and 3.1 shots on goal.

Miguel Merentiel has recorded 5 goals, Milton Gimenez 4, with Ayrton Costa and Exequiel Zeballos both managing 3. Leandro Paredes, Exequiel Zeballos and Juan Barinaga have managed 2 assists in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Estudiantes confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Fabricio Iacovich (GK), Eric Meza, Santiago Nunez, Leandro Gonzalez Pirez, Gaston Benedetti, Mikel Amondarain, Ezequiel Piovi, Fabricio Perez, Cristian Medina, Joaquin Tobio Burgos, Guido Carrillo.

Boca Juniors confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Agustin Marchesin (GK), Juan Barinaga, Lautaro Di Lollo, Ayrton Costa, Lautaro Blanco, Tomas Belmonte, Leandro Paredes, Williams Alarcon, Kevin Zenon, Iker Zufiaurre, Exequiel Zeballos.

Estudiantes vs Boca Juniors Prediction & Betting Tips

Our Estudiantes vs Boca Juniors tips include the main match prediction, a correct score forecast, a corners recommendation, bet builder advice and top player prop picks. Each section below offers expert insight into the key betting angles.

Match Prediction

If you echo our view that Boca Juniors can swerve defeat in this Primera División encounter, then you can take them with a +0.25 goal start at -149. There are strong reasons to back the visitors.

A good deal of research goes into our football betting tips. We start by studying the latest form and getting a handle on injuries. The key Primera División stats can then be used as the missing piece of the jigsaw.

Key Estudiantes vs Boca Juniors league stats:

• The +0.25 line has been covered by Boca in 8 of their last 10 games.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Boca in 16 of their last 20 games.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Boca in 2 consecutive games on the road.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Estudiantes in 6 of their last 10 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Estudiantes in 3 of their last 5 games at home.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Estudiantes in 2 consecutive games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Estudiantes in 3 consecutive games against Boca.

According to the top bookies, our pick has a 59.9% chance of landing a return. After careful examination, our experts have this probability somewhere between 65-70%. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Estudiantes 0 - 1 Boca

Boca are available at +475 to win by a 1-0 scoreline. Correct score betting allows us to bet at bigger odds and it’s also a fun type of wager.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Exequiel Zeballos to Score +750

Exequiel Zeballos (Boca) has netted two goals in his past six Primera División games on the road. Based on the stats, we think that odds of +750 are really appealing when it comes to betting on Anytime Goalscorer.

Latest Exequiel Zeballos Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+700

First

+1400

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Corners Prediction

Estudiantes To Have Most Corners -110

Estudiantes have been awarded the most corners in eight consecutive home games. We’re keen to back the -110 that Estudiantes come out on top in this Corner Match bet.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Estudiantes

Total

9.10 4.90 4.20

Home

9.40 5.70 3.70

Away

10.10 4.70 5.40

Boca

Total

8.40 5.10 3.30

Home

9.30 6.10 3.20

Away

8.50 4.10 4.40

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

+102

Under 9.5

-147

Estudiantes Corners

Over 4.5

+102

Under 4.5

-147

Boca Corners

Over 4.5

-118

Under 4.5

-120

Most Corners

1

+116

X

+600

2

-111

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Estudiantes vs Boca Juniors Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

The bookies have chalked up the draw at +185 on the 1x2 betting, with Boca Juniors available to bet at odds of +180. Estudiantes are +185 to claim victory in this Primera División encounter.

If you fancy Boca but want money back if the game ends in a draw, then you can secure odds of -120. Alternatively, there’s the chance to wager on Estudiantes at -118 on the Draw No Bet market.

The Total Goals odds suggest that Under 2.5 is the likelier outcome in this contest. An alternative angle is a BTTS bet and Both Teams to Score No is available at -167.

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Full-Time Result

1

+185

X

+185

2

+180

Half-Time Result

1

+250

X

-112

2

+250

Double Chance

1X

-238

12

-244

X2

-244

Draw No Bet

1

-118

2

-120

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.25

-172

2 Hcp -0.25

+130

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-250

Over 2.5

+190

Both Teams to Score

Yes

+118

No

-167

Favourite Miguel Merentiel is priced at +450 to be the first player to find the net. There’s also the opportunity to back him to score any time at odds of +230.

Miguel Merentiel (Boca)

First

+230

Anytime

+450

Guido Carrillo (Estudiantes)

First

+310

Anytime

+650

Milton Gimenez (Boca)

First

+320

Anytime

+650

Edinson Cavani (Boca)

First

+360

Anytime

+750

Lucas Alario (Estudiantes)

First

+420

Anytime

+800

Edwuin Cetré (Estudiantes)

First

+450

Anytime

+950

Nicolás Orsini (Boca)

First

+480

Anytime

+950

Tiago Palacios (Estudiantes)

First

+480

Anytime

+950

Lucas Janson (Boca)

First

+500

Anytime

+1000

Joaquín Tobio Burgos (Estudiantes)

First

+500

Anytime

+1000

Santiago Ascacibar (Estudiantes)

First

+600

Anytime

+1300

Brian Aguirre (Boca)

First

+650

Anytime

+1300

Carlos Palacios (Boca)

First

+650

Anytime

+1300

Exequiel Zeballos (Boca)

First

+700

Anytime

+1400

Lucas Cornejo (Estudiantes)

First

+750

Anytime

+1600

José Ernesto Sosa (Estudiantes)

First

+750

Anytime

+1700

Alan Velasco (Boca)

First

+800

Anytime

+1700

Joaquín Pereyra (Estudiantes)

First

+800

Anytime

+1800

Agustín Martegani (Boca)

First

+850

Anytime

+1700

Cristian Medina (Estudiantes)

First

+850

Anytime

+1900

Leandro Paredes (Boca)

First

+1050

Anytime

+2200

Williams Alarcón (Boca)

First

+1050

Anytime

+2200

Ezequiel Piovi (Estudiantes)

First

+1050

Anytime

+2200

Estudiantes vs Boca Juniors Lineups & Team News

Before placing any bets on Estudiantes vs Boca, check the team news first. We’ll provide the predicted and confirmed lineups for the Primera División along with up-to-date injury news.

Estudiantes de La Plata Team Page Boca Juniors Team Page

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