- λ home
- 0.69
- λ away
- 1.98
- Σλ total
- 2.67
- P(over 2.5)
- 46%
- P(BTTS)
- 50%
- Modal score
- 0–1 13.7%
Banfield vs Boca Juniors prediction & xG model: Over 1.5 goals
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Banfield v Boca Juniors: how the Arena called it
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How the numbers for Banfield v Boca Juniors are calculated
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Expected goals (λ)
Ratings fitted to all competitions results (29 and 45 matches). 1.00 = average attack or defence.
| League avg goals | Attack | Opp. defence | λ (ratings) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banfield (home) | 1.66 | 1.00 | 0.54 | 0.89 |
| Boca Juniors (away) | 1.38 | 1.15 | 1.03 | 1.63 |
λhome = μhome × Atthome × Defaway = 1.66 × 1.00 × 0.54 ≈ 0.89
| Total-goals source | Estimate | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Team ratings | 2.52 | 45% |
| Statistical xG feed | 3.00 | 25% |
| Over/under 2.5 price | 2.39 | 30% |
| Blended total λ | 2.67 | 100% |
Split by team strength and the 1X2 balance → λhome = 0.69, λaway = 1.98
Poisson goal distributions
P(k goals) = e−λ · λk ÷ k!
Score grid
Each cell = P(home goals) × P(away goals). Below the diagonal is a home win, the diagonal a draw, above it an away win.
- Σ home-win cells
- 11.9%
- Σ draw cells
- 20.1%
- Σ away-win cells
- 68.0%
- Most probable score
- 0–1 · 13.7%
Blending with the market
Our ratings grid is combined with the statistical feed (60 / 40), then blended with the bookmaker's margin-free probabilities (58 / 42) so late team news is not missed.
| Outcome | Ratings | Feed | Market* | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Banfield | 20.2% | 9.0% | 11.0% | 9.8% |
| X Draw | 26.0% | 24.0% | 24.6% | 24.2% |
| 2 Boca Juniors | 53.8% | 67.0% | 64.4% | 65.9% |
Bookmaker margin (overround) on 1X2: Σ(1 ÷ odds) = 1.070 → 7.0% removed before blending (*market column).
Every market: fair odds, implied probability and EV
Fair odds = 1 ÷ p · Implied = 1 ÷ odds (margin included) · EV = p × odds − 1 · positive EV only when p > implied
| Selection | p | Fair | Best odds | Implied | EV | Add |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1X2 | ||||||
| 1 · Banfield | 9.8% | 10.17 | 8.50 | 11.8% | -16.4% | |
| X · Draw | 24.2% | 4.12 | 3.80 | 26.3% | -7.9% | |
| 2 · Boca Juniors | 65.9% | 1.52 | 1.45 | 69.0% | -4.4% | |
| Double chance | ||||||
| 1X | 34.1% | 2.93 | 2.38 | 42.0% | -18.9% | |
| X2 | 90.2% | 1.11 | 1.07 | 93.5% | -3.5% | |
| 12 | 75.8% | 1.32 | 1.28 | 78.1% | -3.0% | |
| Draw no bet | ||||||
| DNB Banfield | 13.0% | 7.70 | – | – | – | |
| DNB Boca Juniors | 87.0% | 1.15 | – | – | – | |
| Goal lines | ||||||
| Over 1.5 pick | 71.7% | 1.39 | 1.36 | 73.5% | -2.5% | |
| Under 1.5 | 28.3% | 3.53 | 3.00 | 33.3% | -15.1% | |
| Over 2.5 | 46.4% | 2.16 | 2.20 | 45.5% | +2.0% | |
| Under 2.5 | 53.6% | 1.86 | 1.65 | 60.6% | -11.5% | |
| Over 3.5 | 25.6% | 3.90 | 4.00 | 25.0% | +2.6% | |
| Under 3.5 | 74.4% | 1.34 | 1.22 | 82.0% | -9.3% | |
| Both teams to score | ||||||
| BTTS yes | 49.6% | 2.01 | 2.38 | 42.0% | +18.1% | |
| BTTS no | 50.4% | 1.99 | 1.53 | 65.4% | -22.9% | |
| Half-time | ||||||
| HT 1 | 12.3% | 8.13 | – | – | – | |
| HT X | 39.6% | 2.53 | – | – | – | |
| HT 2 | 48.1% | 2.08 | – | – | – | |
The selection
EV = 0.717 × 1.36 − 1 = -0.025 · Kelly f* = (b·p − q) ÷ b = 0.000 → quarter-Kelly, capped at 2%: 0.0% of bankroll (no stake – the price has no edge)
A guide to sizing, not advice. Graded on the 90-minute score. 18+.
Recent form, in numbers
last 6 matches · 90-minute scores| Metric | Banfield | Boca Juniors |
|---|---|---|
| Sequence | DLDLWD | WWWWWL |
| Matches | 6 | 6 |
| W-D-L | 1-3-2 | 5-0-1 |
| Points per match | 1.00 | 2.50 |
| Goals for / match | 1.17 | 1.33 |
| Goals against / match | 1.50 | 0.50 |
| Over 2.5 | 50% | 33% |
| BTTS | 83% | 33% |
| Clean sheets | 0% | 50% |
| Failed to score | 17% | 17% |
What the numbers say
by Ade Ola, Winning Arena analyst1X2 probabilities
Boca Juniors favoured on the road at 66% – the ratings gap outweighs home advantage.
Form
Banfield, last six: D L D L W D – one win in total. Latest: 2–2 at home to Atletico Tucuman. Per match: 1.2 scored, 1.5 conceded. No shut-outs in that run.
Boca Juniors have five wins from their last six (W W W W W L). Latest: 1–0 at home to Defensa Y Justicia. Per match: 1.3 scored, 0.5 conceded. 3 shut-outs in that run.
Expected goals (xG)
xG Banfield 0.69 · Boca Juniors 1.98 · total 2.67. Balanced goal lines: over 2.5 46%, BTTS 50%.
Model selection (graded)
Pre-match selection: Over 1.5 goals, probability 72%, odds 1.36 v fair 1.39. Most probable score: Banfield 0–2 Boca Juniors. Graded at 90 minutes. 18+ – bet within your means.
Head-to-head
Every meeting →No previous meeting in our data.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Winning Arena prediction for Banfield vs Boca Juniors?
The Model pick is Over 1.5 goals with a model probability of 72, priced around 1.36 by the bookmakers.
What are the Banfield v Boca Juniors probabilities?
Banfield win 10%, draw 24%, Boca Juniors win 66%.
What is the most probable score for Banfield vs Boca Juniors?
Banfield 0–2 Boca Juniors is the highest cell in the Poisson grid.
What is the xG for Banfield vs Boca Juniors?
Banfield 0.69, Boca Juniors 1.98 – over 2.5 at 46%, BTTS at 50%.
What time is Banfield vs Boca Juniors?
Saturday 14 November 2026, 23:00 WAT, at Estadio Malvinas Argentinas – Copa Argentina.