Boca return to league duty against bottom side Talleres
Boca Juniors host Talleres at La Bombonera on Friday night, 16 October 2026 local time, in round 13 of the Liga Profesional’s Clausura. Rodolfo Arruabarrena’s side are third in Zona A with 21 points but lost 1-0 at home to Vasco da Gama in the Copa Sudamericana semi-final on Tuesday, ending a 17-game unbeaten run. Talleres, managed by Omar De Felippe, are bottom of Zona A with nine points. Kick-off is at 02:30 CEST, with Luis Lobo Medina the referee.
“Obviously we leave feeling frustrated.” – Boca coach Rodolfo Arruabarrena after the defeat to Vasco
Predicted lineups: Boca Juniors vs Talleres
Boca are without Leandro Paredes, Alan Velasco, Sebastián Villa and Tomás Belmonte, and Rodrigo Battaglia is set for his first start since December after Achilles surgery. Talleres have Agustín Álvarez Martínez back from suspension, but Franco Cristaldo is out. The line-ups below are predicted by Infobae; Boca’s expected 4-3-1-2 is shown as a 4-3-3.
Boca Juniors Team News & Preview
Boca lost 1-0 to Vasco on Tuesday, and Arruabarrena admitted his side left the pitch frustrated. Before that, they had gone 17 games unbeaten, including league wins at San Lorenzo and Racing and a 2-2 draw at Instituto, where Paredes tore his hamstring.
The second leg is on Tuesday, and Arruabarrena said he will try to put out his best side but that his midfield is stretched. At home, Boca have been very hard to break down.
What works for or against Boca
- Two goals conceded in five home games.
- Unbeaten in 17 before Tuesday's defeat.
- Paredes, Velasco and Villa are out.
- Copa Sudamericana second leg on Tuesday.
Talleres Team News & Preview
Talleres drew 0-0 at home with Independiente last weekend, after losing the Córdoba derby to Belgrano 1-0 at home. They have won two of 12 Clausura games and are bottom of Zona A.
They have struggled for goals, failing to score in three of their last five games. Álvarez Martínez is back from a two-game ban, which helps, but Cristaldo misses out.
What works for or against Talleres
- Failed to score in three of their last five.
- One away win in five.
- Álvarez Martínez returns from suspension.
- Cristaldo is out.
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Boca Juniors Form, Stats & Data
Boca score 1.58 goals per game in the Clausura and concede 1.08. At home they are unbeaten, with four wins and a draw, and have conceded only two goals in five games.
Talleres Form, Stats & Data
Talleres score 0.92 goals per game and concede 1.5. Away from home they have one win and four defeats in five games.
Boca Juniors vs Talleres: Prediction & Betting Tip
Boca have conceded two goals in five home games, and Talleres have failed to score in three of their last five. Even with Boca’s mind partly on Tuesday, I expect the hosts to control the game at La Bombonera. I like Talleres under 0.5 team goals at 2.00.
My main concern is rotation and fatigue. Boca’s midfield is short, Battaglia is coming back from a long injury, and if they get an early lead Arruabarrena may protect players for the second leg. Álvarez Martínez also gives Talleres a proper striker again. But Boca’s home defence has been very solid, and I trust it.
Talleres under 0.5 team goals at 2.00 with Winz is the bet. Correct score: 1-0.