Boca Juniors is set to play against Instituto on Sunday at 20:00 in La Bombonera, which is part of the 12th matchday of Group A in the Apertura Tournament 2026. The match is crucial as both teams are separated by just three points, with Boca currently in the playoff spots for the knockout stages of the tournament while Instituto is struggling near the bottom. Leandro Rey Hilfer will officiate the match and it will be broadcast live on ESPN Premium.

As Boca Juniors prepares for this important match, they are also contending with the upcoming group stage of the 2026 Copa Libertadores, having just learned their opponents. They sit in seventh place in their group with 14 points, tied with Independiente and Platense but having a superior goal difference. In their last outing, Boca secured a 1-1 draw against Unión, and they will aim to improve their standing against Instituto this weekend.

Instituto, on the other hand, finds itself in a challenging position at 12th in the table. The team will look to leverage their game against Boca as an opportunity to climb up the ranks and secure a better position in the tournament. Both teams are aware of the stakes involved, with Boca aiming to solidify their playoff position while Instituto desperately seeks to escape the lower tier of the standings.