Newells Old Boys vs Banfield: prediction and stats
Liga Profesional ArgentinaClausura - 6Kick-off on August 23, 2026 at 12:00 AM (UTC)Estadio Marcelo Alberto Bielsa, Rosario, Provincia de Santa Fe
The Footlab model makes Newells Old Boys the favourite at 39%, against 28% for a draw and 33% for Banfield. The most likely score is 1-1.
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 22, 2026 — the full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.
Who will win Newells Old Boys vs Banfield?
A very open match: only 27 Elo points separate Newells Old Boys (1,785) and Banfield (1,813).
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Newells Old Boys have 5 wins, 5 draws and 5 defeats; Banfield have 5, 5 and 5.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Jul 25, 2026 | Talleres Cordoba(home) | 1-0 | Liga Profesional Argentina |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 19, 2026 | Midland(home) | 2-2 | Copa Argentina |
| Aug 14, 2026 | Racing Club(away) | 1-0 | Liga Profesional Argentina |
| Aug 10, 2026 | Belgrano Cordoba(home) | 0-2 | Liga Profesional Argentina |
| Aug 1, 2026 | Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto(away) | 0-0 | Liga Profesional Argentina |
| Jul 28, 2026 | Sarmiento Junin(home) | 3-2 | Liga Profesional Argentina |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 6 meetings: 2 Newells Old Boys win(s), 0 draw(s), 4 Banfield win(s).
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 21, 2026 | Banfield 3-0 Newells Old Boys | Liga Profesional Argentina |
| Jul 20, 2025 | Newells Old Boys 1-2 Banfield | Liga Profesional Argentina |
| Jan 27, 2025 | Banfield 3-0 Newells Old Boys | Liga Profesional Argentina |
| Jun 4, 2024 | Banfield 2-0 Newells Old Boys | Liga Profesional Argentina |
| Feb 19, 2023 | Newells Old Boys 2-0 Banfield | Liga Profesional Argentina |
| Jun 4, 2022 | Banfield 1-2 Newells Old Boys | Liga Profesional Argentina |
Last archived meeting: Banfield vs Newells Old Boys on Feb 21, 2026
How many goals should we expect?
Newells Old Boys score 1.1 and concede 1.3 goals per match over their last 15; Banfield score 1.1 and concede 1.1. The model gives a 46% probability of over 2.5 goals and 52% for both teams to score.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newells Old Boys | 1.1 | 1.3 | 4 | 7/15 | 5/15 |
| Banfield | 1.1 | 1.1 | 5 | 7/15 | 6/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
Newells Old Boys sit 14th in Liga Profesional Argentina (15 points from 16 matches) and Banfield sit 12th (18 points from 16 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Newells Old Boys | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 7 |
| 11 | Banfield | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 7 |
| 12 | Banfield | 16 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 17 | 19 | 18 |
| 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 Newells Old Boys vs Banfield?
- The Footlab model makes Newells Old Boys the favourite at 39%, against 28% for a draw and 33% for Banfield.
- Where and when is Newells Old Boys vs Banfield played?
- Newells Old Boys vs Banfield is played on August 23, 2026 at 12:00 AM (UTC) at Estadio Marcelo Alberto Bielsa, in the Liga Profesional Argentina.
- Will there be over 2.5 goals?
- The Footlab model gives a 46% 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.
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