National cups are something special for many teams and supporters. Today's match will decide whether it's Boca Juniors or Olimpo that keep their silverware dream alive.
Not a lot of time to rest for the hosts, as they performed in a Superliga match only three days ago. At least it's nice to return home after that away game at Talleres Córdoba.
Boca Juniors form and stats
Last season, Juniors's Copa Argentina journey ended in the semi-finals.Boca Juniors faced defeat in their previous match, away at Talleres Córdoba (1-2).
Preceding that game was the home draw versus Central Cordoba SdE that ended 0-0.With the first game of the season soon underway, it's time to look at the results from the Boca Juniors friendly games in pre-season: Boca Juniors played two friendlies, won 0, drew 2 and lost 0. If you are really into statistics you might appreciate knowing that Boca Juniors scored {0 goals} and conceded 0 in these two games.
Olimpo form and stats
Olimpo was sent out of Copa Argentina in the 1st round last season.Olimpo's last game ended in a draw, the home match versus Villa Mitre that finished 0-0.
A home win before that, celebrating 2-1 vs Independiente Chivilcoy.Head 2 Head
Boca Juniors have put together a sequence of 4 consecutive matches without losing (2-2-0) when facing Olimpo.Top Goalscorers
  L. Vila 5 goals | P. Ortega 4 goals | C. Amarilla 4 goals |
Boca Juniors missing players
Olimpo missing players
| Boca Juniors | Olimpo | ||||||
| Total | Home | Statistics | Stat | Away | Total | ||
| 25 | 14 | Played | P | 11 | 25 | ||
| 13 | 6 | Won | W | 6 | 17 | ||
| 8 | 6 | Drew | D | 4 | 6 | ||
| 4 | 2 | Lost | L | 1 | 2 | ||
| 25 | 14 | Scored | S | 14 | 37 | ||
| 17 | 10 | Conceded | C | 7 | 14 | ||
| 76% | 64% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 82% | 88% | ||
| 44% | 43% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 55% | 60% | ||
| 36% | 43% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 36% | 40% | ||
| 8% | 14% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 18% | 16% | ||
| 4% | 7% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 0% | ||
| 40% | 43% | BTTS | BTTS | 36% | 40% | ||
| 56% | 57% | Clean Sheets | C S | 64% | 56% | ||
| 28% | 36% | Failed to Score | F T | 18% | 16% | ||
| 4.6 | 4.4 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 4 | 5.4 | ||
| 4.7 | 4.8 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 4.6 | 4.7 | ||
| 2.8 | 2.9 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 2.3 | 2 | ||
| 3 | 2 | Red cards | R C | 5 | 7 | ||
| 10.4 | 11.7 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 9.6 | 10.8 | ||
| 3.4 | 3.7 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 3.7 | 4.1 | ||
| 29% | 27% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 35% | 36% | ||
| 11.3 | 11.3 | Shots against (avg) | S A | 10 | 8.8 | ||
| 3.5 | 3.6 | Shots on Target against (avg) | S O | 4.1 | 3.2 | ||
