Newell's vs Lanus Prediction 3 October 2026
📢 Newell's Old Boys and Lanús are neighbours in the Clausura table, sitting eighth and seventh respectively. Both sides are still pushing for play-off positions, which gives their head-to-head meeting added significance. With the standings so tight, even dropping a single point could noticeably shift things, so a fairly hard-fought contest is to be expected.
Head-to-Head
📊 In official meetings between Newell's Old Boys and Lanús, the two sides have faced each other 38 times. The hosts have won 13, the visitors 10, with 15 draws. In terms of goals, Newell's Old Boys hold a slight edge - 45 to 43. On average, the teams score 1.03 goals in the first half and 1.29 in the second, giving an average total of 2.32 goals per match.
Head-to-head statistics Newell's - Lanus

Newell´s Old Boys Team Overview
Newell's Old Boys have 16 points and sit eighth. They come into this round on a good run - six matches without defeat, picking up three wins and three draws. Their form holds up over a longer stretch too: four wins, four draws and just two defeats in their last ten matches. They have been particularly solid defensively, conceding an average of 0.8 goals per game while scoring 1.1.
Match Results: Newell´s Old Boys

Atletico Lanus Team Overview
Lanús sit one place above their opponents in seventh, level on 16 points, though their results over the last ten matches have been less consistent: four wins, one draw and five defeats. They average 1.2 goals scored and 1.3 conceded per game, so their defensive record is weaker. However, going into this fixture Lanús have picked up noticeably and won their last three matches in a row.
Match Results: Atletico Lanus
Total Goals Prediction
Total Goals - Over 1.5 has landed in 9 of the last 10 head-to-head meetings between Newell's Old Boys and Lanús, pointing to a consistent pattern of goals in this fixture. Both sides are posting moderate scoring numbers this season: Newell's Old Boys average 1.08 goals per home match, while Lanús average 1.23 per away match. There are no significant contradictions in the recent statistics, which supports the relevance of this line. The pick is Total Goals - Over 1.5 at odds of 1.56*.
Reliable Bet
Newell's Old Boys have gone unbeaten at home in 14 of their last 15 head-to-head meetings with Lanús, which is an extremely consistent trend. This season the team have also produced solid results on their own ground, losing just 3 home matches. The option is further supported by the higher frequency of draws for Newell's Old Boys at home. The reliable bet is Newell's Old Boys not to lose (1X) at 1.45*.
*Odds are indicative and may vary across different bookmakers.
Correct Score Prediction
According to the algorithm, the three most likely outcomes of the Newell's Old Boys vs Lanús match are: 1-1 (14.94%), 0-1 (10.82%) and 0-0 (10.68%). The probabilities are fairly evenly spread, with a slight edge for the 1-1 draw.
⭐ Editor's Prediction
Bookmakers have not made either side a clear favourite, which makes sense given how close the two teams are in the table. Newell's Old Boys have the advantage of playing at home, but Lanús are not a lesser side and are equally keen to get a positive result. What stands out is that at least two goals have been scored in 9 of the last 10 head-to-head meetings between these sides in the Argentine league. Our pick is Total Goals - Over 1.5.