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Boca Juniors secured a 2-0 victory against Estudiantes de La Plata in their Argentine Liga Profesional de Fútbol match at La Bombonera. The game, part of the Torneo Apertura, saw Boca Juniors convert their chances effectively, with Carlos Palacios opening the scoring in the 48th minute and Miguel Merentiel adding a second in the 63rd minute. Despite having slightly less possession (49%) than Estudiantes (51%), Boca Juniors were more clinical in front of goal, registering 3 shots on target compared to Estudiantes' 2, from a total of 8 and 11 respectively.
The match was physical, with a total of 37 fouls committed (18 by Boca and 19 by Estudiantes) and 8 yellow cards shown (5 to Boca and 3 to Estudiantes). Boca's 4-3-1-2 formation seemed to neutralize Estudiantes' 4-3-3 setup, limiting their attacking threat. The AI-powered pre-game prediction favored a Boca Juniors win, which proved accurate, highlighting the model's effectiveness. The AI had predicted a 46.6% chance of a Boca Juniors win, and 25.6% for Estudiantes. It didn't expect a balanced game.
Boca Juniors' recent form has been strong, with several wins in their previous matches, making them a formidable opponent. Their next match is the Superclásico against River Plate, a game that will be a true test of their current form. River Plate has been somewhat inconsistent recently, mixing wins with draws, so Boca Juniors will aim to exploit any weaknesses.
Estudiantes, on the other hand, have struggled for consistency recently, alternating between losses, draws, and the occasional win. They have a crucial CONMEBOL Libertadores match against Botafogo coming up, where they will be looking to improve their form. The last match between Estudiantes and Botafogo was in 2017, with Estudiantes winning 1-0.
Looking at the past matches, Boca Juniors have won 4 of their last 5 games. Estudiantes have only won one of their last 5 games. Boca's solid defense and efficient attack, as displayed in this match, will be crucial in their upcoming Superclásico. In their last 5 head-to-head matches, Boca won 1 game, lost 2 and drew 2.

On April 19, 2025, all eyes will be on La Bombonera as Boca Juniors host Estudiantes de La Plata in a crucial Argentine Liga Profesional de Fútbol match. According to AI predictions, Boca Juniors are favored to win with a 46.6% probability, against Estudiantes' 25.6%, while a draw stands at 27.8%. Boca enters the match with a recent strong form, boosted by the creative spark of young midfielder, Ezequiel Fernández, and the goal-scoring prowess of their experienced striker, Miguel Merentiel.
Despite Estudiantes' recent struggles, their solid defense, led by experienced captain, Federico Fernández, can make them a difficult team to break down. Boca's overall team rate is 0.646 compared to Estudiantes' 0.535. The history between these two teams is filled with closely contested matches. However, the AI leans towards a Boca victory in this clash.

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