Boca Juniors vs Newell's Prediction 5 October 2025
📢 Can Boca Juniors live up to their favorite status in the 11th round of the Primera against Newell's Old Boys? Both teams are eager for success, but their standings and current form tell different stories. Boca Juniors sit in eighth place, vying for the top spots with a solid defensive display. Meanwhile, Newell's Old Boys, languishing near the bottom, are looking to turn their fortunes around after a string of poor results. Given the playing styles and current trends of both sides, the upcoming match promises to be a tense affair.
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 30 March 2025 and ended with a scoreline of 2:0. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - Newell´s Old Boys):
- ball possession percentage: 23% vs 77%;
- corner kicks: 3 vs 7;
- fouls: 17 vs 11;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 1;
- shots on target: 4 vs 2.
📊Statistical preview of official matches between the teams Boca Juniors and Newell´s Old Boys:
- played 38 matches;
- number of wins for the home team - 19, for the away team - 10, draws - 9;
- number of goals - 49 against 35;
- average total in the 1st half - 0.87, in the 2nd half - 1.34;
- average total goals in the match - 2.21.
Head-to-head statistics Boca Juniors - Newell's
Boca Juniors Team Overview
The team's most recent official match took place on as part of the Primera Division tournament (home team - Defensa y Justicia, away team - Boca Juniors). The match concluded with a scoreline of 2:1.
Here's the game statistics (Boca Juniors vs Defensa y Justicia):
- ball possession: 64% vs 36%;
- corner kicks: 5 vs 3;
- fouls: 7 vs 13;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 3;
- shots on target: 2 vs 6.
Boca Juniors, renowned for their solid defense and balanced attacking play, currently sit eighth in the standings thanks to their consistent form. Their last five matches include two wins and one loss, indicating positive momentum. Over the last 10 encounters, the team has secured three victories, averaging 1.4 goals per game while conceding just one goal per match.
Match Results: Boca Juniors
Newell´s Old Boys Team Overview
The away team played their last official match on as part of the Primera Division tournament (home team - Newell´s Old Boys, away - Estudiantes de La Plata). The match concluded with a scoreline of 1:1.
Here are the match stats (Newell´s Old Boys vs Estudiantes de La Plata):
- ball possession: 39% vs 61%;
- corner kicks: 7 vs 2;
- fouls: 13 vs 16;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 4;
- shots on target: 4 vs 5.
Newell's Old Boys are going through a tough period, currently sitting second to last in the standings. Their recent form has been less than stellar, with just one win and three losses in their last five matches, highlighting the team's inconsistency. Despite averaging less than a goal per game, they can still surprise opponents with their wing play and counterattacking moves.
Match Results: Newell´s Old Boys
Latest news
Boca Juniors
Boca Juniors are still dealing with several absences. Carlos Palacios and Edinson Cavani remain sidelined due to muscle injuries, with Cavani expected to be out for a few more weeks. Additionally, Ezequiel Zeballos is nursing an ankle injury and is not expected back until mid-October.
Newell´s Old Boys
Newell's Old Boys are also dealing with a challenging squad situation. Valentino Acuna is currently with the national team at the Youth World Championship. David Sotelo is sidelined for the rest of the season due to a broken ankle. Gaspar Emmanuel Iniguez is undergoing rehabilitation for a hamstring injury and is expected back by mid-October, while goalkeeper Lucas Hoyos is recovering from an ACL tear, with his return anticipated by the end of October.
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 38;
- First-half wins at home for hosts - 10; for visitors away - 1; number of draws - 9;
- Average first-half total: 0.87;
- Today's home team scores on average 0.53, while the visitors net 0.34.
First-Half Stats: Boca Juniors (home) vs Newell´s Old Boys (away)
- matches played in the tournament: 14 vs 13;
- wins: 4 (28.57%) vs 2 (15.38%);
- losses: 0 (0%) vs 5 (38.46%);
- draws: 10 (71.43%) vs 6 (46.15%);
- Average goals scored: 0.5 vs 1.23;
- Average goals conceded: 0.07 vs 0.77.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- wins: 3 vs 0;
- losses: 0 vs 1;
- draws: 7 vs 9;
- Average first-half total: 0.5 (scored - 0.4, conceded - 0.1) vs 1.1 (scored - 0.5, conceded - 0.6).
- Boca Juniors scored in the 1st half in 7 of last 8 home games against Newell´s Old Boys (Primera Division).
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 38;
- home team wins - 19, away team wins - 10, draws - 9.
- Newell´s Old Boys won with a +1.5 handicap in 7 of last 8 games against Boca Juniors.
- Newell´s Old Boys won with a +1.5 handicap in 18 of last 19 games (Primera Division).
- Newell´s Old Boys won with a +1.5 handicap in 12 of last 14 away games.
- Newell´s Old Boys won with a +1.5 handicap in 9 of last 10 away games (Primera Division).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1.29, the guests - 0.92;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 2.21;
- both teams scored: overall - 15; at the home team's field - 9.
Statistics: Boca Juniors vs Newell´s Old Boys
- average total in the tournament: 2.04 vs 1.85;
- average total goals scored: 1.32 vs 0.81;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.54 vs 0.42;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.79 vs 0.38;
- Boca Juniors: average total at home in the tournament - 1.43;
- Newell´s Old Boys: average total away in the tournament - 0.69;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1.4 (home - 1.4) vs 1 (away - 0.8).
- Under 2.5 goals scored in 7 of last 8 Boca Juniors home games (Primera Division).
Prediction on corners
Boca Juniors: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 5.07; at home field - 5.86;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 6.4; at home field - 7.8.
Newell´s Old Boys: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4.77, away - 4.23;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 3.7; away - 3.6.
- Boca Juniors have taken under 7.5 corners in last 5 games against Newell´s Old Boys.
Prediction on cards
H2H
- average Over/Under yellow cards in H2H matches - 2.78 (1.39 for home team and 1.39 for away team);
- average Over/Under yellow cards at the home team's field - 3.95 (1.25 for home team and 2.7 for away team).
Boca Juniors: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 2.54; at home - 2.36;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 2.1; at home - 1.4.
Newell´s Old Boys: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 2.85, away - 3.23;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 2.8; away - 2.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 38;
- both teams scored all-time - 15 times;
- on the home team’s field - 9 times.
Editorial Prediction
Boca Juniors enter the match as clear favorites, but a walk in the park is not on the cards for the hosts. Newell's Old Boys consistently put up a fight against even the strongest opponents, maintaining a +1.5 goal advantage in 18 of their last 19 league matches. Furthermore, in head-to-head encounters with Boca, the visitors have also performed admirably, achieving seven successful outcomes in their last eight games by this metric. In such a scenario, betting on Newell's Old Boys with a +1.5 handicap seems like a reasonable choice.No comments
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