Where and when is Estudiantes L.P. vs Newells Old Boys played?

Estudiantes L.P. vs Newells Old Boys is played on August 30, 2026 at 08:00 PM (UTC) at Estadio Único Diego Armando Maradona, in the Liga Profesional Argentina.

Will there be over 2.5 goals?

The Footlab model gives a 50% probability of at least three goals in this match.

How reliable is this prediction?

The Footlab model is measured at 53.9% correct 1X2 outcomes on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. The breakdown by competition and Elo gap is published on the accuracy page.

Match

Estudiantes L.P. vs Newells Old Boys: prediction and stats

Liga Profesional ArgentinaClausura - 7Kick-off on August 30, 2026 at 08:00 PM (UTC)Estadio Único Diego Armando Maradona, La Plata, Provincia de Buenos Aires

Estudiantes L.P.

Newells Old Boys

The Footlab model makes Estudiantes L.P. the favourite at 69%, against 20% for a draw and 10% for Newells Old Boys. The most likely score is 2-0.

This model is measured at 53.9% 1X2 accuracy on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy

Probabilities recomputed on Aug 23, 2026 — the full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.

Who will win Estudiantes L.P. vs Newells Old Boys?

Estudiantes L.P. starts as the favourite with a 169-point Elo edge (1,962 vs 1,793).

Estudiantes L.P. win69 %

Draw20 %

Newells Old Boys win10 %

What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Estudiantes L.P. have 6 wins, 4 draws and 5 defeats; Newells Old Boys have 6, 5 and 4.

The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.

Estudiantes L.P.
Date	Opponent	Score	Competition
Aug 19, 2026	U. Catolica(away)	3-0	CONMEBOL Libertadores
Aug 15, 2026	Gimnasia L.P.(home)	4-0	Liga Profesional Argentina
Aug 12, 2026	U. Catolica(home)	1-1	CONMEBOL Libertadores
Aug 8, 2026	Deportivo Riestra(away)	0-2	Liga Profesional Argentina
Aug 5, 2026	Boca Juniors(away)	0-1	Liga Profesional Argentina

Newells Old Boys
Date	Opponent	Score	Competition
Aug 23, 2026	Banfield(home)	2-1	Liga Profesional Argentina
Aug 15, 2026	Deportivo Riestra(home)	2-0	Liga Profesional Argentina
Aug 9, 2026	Defensa Y Justicia(away)	1-2	Liga Profesional Argentina
Aug 2, 2026	Boca Juniors(home)	2-2	Liga Profesional Argentina
Jul 31, 2026	Independiente(away)	0-1	Liga Profesional Argentina

What does the head-to-head say?

Across the last 6 meetings: 4 Estudiantes L.P. win(s), 2 draw(s), 0 Newells Old Boys win(s).

Date	Score	Competition
Feb 25, 2026	Newells Old Boys 0-2 Estudiantes L.P.	Liga Profesional Argentina
Sep 30, 2025	Newells Old Boys 1-1 Estudiantes L.P.	Liga Profesional Argentina
Mar 15, 2025	Estudiantes L.P. 1-1 Newells Old Boys	Liga Profesional Argentina
Aug 2, 2024	Newells Old Boys 1-4 Estudiantes L.P.	Liga Profesional Argentina
Feb 19, 2024	Estudiantes L.P. 2-0 Newells Old Boys	Copa de la Liga Profesional
Sep 24, 2023	Newells Old Boys 0-1 Estudiantes L.P.	Copa de la Liga Profesional

Last archived meeting: Newells Old Boys vs Estudiantes L.P. on Feb 25, 2026

How many goals should we expect?

Estudiantes L.P. score 1.3 and concede 0.7 goals per match over their last 15; Newells Old Boys score 1.2 and concede 1.3. The model gives a 50% probability of over 2.5 goals and 42% for both teams to score.

Club	Goals scored / match	Goals conceded / match	Clean sheets	Both teams scored	Over 2.5 goals
Estudiantes L.P.	1.3	0.7	7	3/15	4/15
Newells Old Boys	1.2	1.3	4	8/15	6/15

Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.

Where do both teams sit in the table?

Estudiantes L.P. sit 1st in Liga Profesional Argentina (31 points from 16 matches) and Newells Old Boys sit 14th (15 points from 16 matches).

2026 standings
#	Club	P	W	D	L	GF	GA	Pts
1	Estudiantes L.P.	16	9	4	3	19	7	31
5	Newells Old Boys	6	3	1	2	8	6	10
10	Estudiantes L.P.	5	2	0	3	7	5	6
14	Newells Old Boys	16	3	6	7	15	27	15

Verdict, probable XI and verified absences

The full match card recomputes this prediction continuously until kick-off: multi-market verdict, player-by-player probable XI and web-verified absences.

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No odds, no affiliation: the method is published and the accuracy is measured.

How does Footlab compute this prediction?

The model combines both teams' Elo ratings (anchored by competition pool), their recent form weighted by opponent strength, home advantage and a Poisson matrix for scorelines. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy

Frequently asked questions

Who is the favourite for Estudiantes L.P. vs Newells Old Boys?: The Footlab model makes Estudiantes L.P. the favourite at 69%, against 20% for a draw and 10% for Newells Old Boys.
Where and when is Estudiantes L.P. vs Newells Old Boys played?: Estudiantes L.P. vs Newells Old Boys is played on August 30, 2026 at 08:00 PM (UTC) at Estadio Único Diego Armando Maradona, in the Liga Profesional Argentina.
Will there be over 2.5 goals?: The Footlab model gives a 50% probability of at least three goals in this match.
How reliable is this prediction?: The Footlab model is measured at 53.9% correct 1X2 outcomes on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. The breakdown by competition and Elo gap is published on the accuracy page.