Independiente face Boca Juniors in the Round 2 of the Liga Profesional in Argentina on August 17, starting at 15:00 UTC.
Tensions run high as the upcoming encounter sees Independiente and Boca Juniors are set to clash again, 3 months after the Liga Profesional Play Offs meeting which Independiente won 0-1. With losses to Belgrano Cordoba, Gimnasia La Plata and Talleres Cordoba, Independiente's form has dipped ahead of this clash, unable to secure a win in their last four games. Before Boca Juniors, their schedule includes River Plate and Estudiantes de La Plata in Liga Profesional Round 2. Their performances across these fixtures could be a key factor in their preparations for Boca Juniors. Resolving issues at the back will be vital for improvement, particularly since their defensive frailties have been apparent as they have been conceding goals for five consecutive matches now.
Boca Juniors's current performances leave more to be desired as well, as they prepare for this match after two straight losses to Huracan and Tucuman, having failed to win in their last seven outings. Before facing Independiente, they will face Racing A in Liga Profesional Round 2, and the outcome of this game may heavily influence their preparations for Independiente. Their defense has shown cracks, with goals conceded across three consecutive matches.
This Liga Profesional Round 2 clash shines a light on the players who have played crucial roles in creating and converting chances for Independiente and Boca Juniors in this campaign. Independiente’s offensive unit, carefully orchestrated by Julio Vaccari, has leaned on Gabriel Avalos, their main scorer, and Felipe Loyola, as they continue to drive the team’s attacking efforts forward. Independiente’s top scorer in Liga Profesional Round 2, Avalos, has one goal this season, with Montiel contributing one assist to top their creative tally in the league. Pablo Galdames, Diego Tarzia and Matias Gimenez Rojas have also played key roles, contributing with goals and assists to fuel Independiente’s attack.
Meanwhile, the attacking efforts of Boca Juniors, under Miguel Angel Russo’s guidance, have been driven by Miguel Merentiel, the team’s primary goal threat, and Carlos Palacios, both of whom have delivered in crucial moments. Di Lollo leads Boca Juniors’s scoring charts in Liga Profesional Round 2 this season with one goal, as Paredes continues to lead their creative efforts in the tournament with one assist. Supporting them are Milton Gimenez, Edinson Cavani and Kevin Zenon, who have also chipped in with important goals and assists, adding depth to Boca Juniors’s attack.
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In their last outing, Independiente lined up with Rodrigo Rey, , Nicolas Freire, Kevin Lomonaco, Leonardo Godoy, Luciano Cabral, Ivan Marcone, Felipe Loyola, Santiago Montiel, Gabriel Avalos and Walter Mazzantti.
Boca Juniors's lineup in their latest match featured Agustin Marchesin, Lautaro Blanco, Marco Pellegrino, Rodrigo Battaglia, Luis Advincula, Milton Delgado, Leandro Paredes, Tomas Belmonte, Alan Velasco, Edinson Cavani and Miguel Merentiel.
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The teams have met six times since February 2022. Independiente and Boca Juniors each have one win, with the remaining four ending as draws. The last time these teams met was on May 20, 2025, in the Play Offs of the Liga Profesional in Argentina, and Independiente emerged victorious with a 0-1 scoreline. In total, Independiente have managed five goals in these six meetings, compared to Boca Juniors's six. As things stand, Independiente and Boca Juniors are evenly matched in their recent head-to-head encounters.
This season in Liga Profesional Round 2, Independiente have recorded zero wins, one draw, and two losses in three matches, scoring three goals, averaging 1.00 per match, while conceding five, an average of 1.67 per match. Boca Juniors have won zero of their three matches in Liga Profesional Round 2 this season, with two draws and one defeat, scoring one goal at an average of 0.33 per match and conceding two at a rate of 0.67 per match.
Independiente are in the middle of a three-match losing streak, having lost to Belgrano Cordoba, Gimnasia La Plata and Talleres Cordoba in their last three matches, while Boca Juniors are on a two-game losing streak, including defeats against Huracan and Tucuman in their last two outings. Overall, over their most recent twenty games, Independiente have claimed ten victories, suffered seven defeats, and drawn three times, while Boca Juniors have won nine of their last twenty matches, losing seven and drawing four.
As always, Argentina Liga Profesional Round 2's live standings are availble and updated in real time. Independiente sit 30th with one point from three matches, while Boca Juniors sit 26th with two points from three matches.
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