Newell's vs Banfield Prediction 20 July 2025
🔊 The second round of Argentina's Clausura promises an intense showdown, and our prediction will help you understand the dynamics. Newell's Old Boys, who kicked off the tournament with a comeback victory, host Banfield, who dropped points in their opening match. The game is set to be a nail-biter: the hosts aim to build on their strong start, while the visitors are eager to rectify their standings and regain confidence.
Head-to-Head
The last official match between these teams took place on 27 January 2025 and ended with a 3-0 scoreline. Here's a comparative breakdown of that encounter (Banfield were the home side):
- possession percentage: 35% vs 65%;
- corner kicks: 7 vs 6;
- fouls: 19 vs 13;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 4;
- shots on target: 7 vs 4.
📊 Statistical preview of the official encounters between Newell's Old Boys and Banfield:
- 32 matches played;
- wins for the home side - 10, for the visitors - 10, draws - 12;
- goals scored - 31 for Newell's, 38 for Banfield;
- average total goals in the first half - 0.72, in the second half - 1.44;
- average total goals per match - 2.16.
Head-to-head statistics Newell's - Banfield
Newell´s Old Boys Team Overview
The team's last official match took place on during the first round of the Argentine Clausura, with Independiente Rivadavia hosting Newell's Old Boys. The match ended with a scoreline of 1-2.
Here are the match statistics (Newell's Old Boys vs Independiente Rivadavia):
- possession percentage: 46% vs 54%;
- corner kicks: 4 vs 5;
- fouls: 9 vs 16;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 3;
- shots on target: 8 vs 6.
🔴 Newell's Old Boys kicked off the Clausura with determination, showcasing their resilience in the opening match. Despite conceding first away against Independiente Rivadavia, they rallied to secure a 2-1 victory. This win has boosted the team's confidence and set a positive tone among the fans. A particular emphasis is placed on home games, where Newell's traditionally play attacking football, pressing opponents and transitioning quickly into attack. Their successful start to the second half of the season only fuels the club's ambitions heading into the second round.
Match Results: Newell´s Old Boys
Banfield Team Overview
The visitors' last official match took place on in the opening round of the Argentine Clausura, where Banfield hosted Defensa y Justicia. The game ended in a 0-0 draw.
Here are the match statistics (Banfield vs Defensa y Justicia):
- possession: 35% vs 65%;
- corner kicks: 6 vs 3;
- fouls: 14 vs 13;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 1;
- shots on target: 2 vs 4.
🟢 In the first round of the Clausura, Banfield played to a goalless draw against Defensa y Justicia (0-0). The match took place on July 15 at the Florencio Sola Stadium and proved to be a hard-fought contest, albeit without goals. Following this draw, Banfield face a challenging away fixture in Rosario. Newell's Old Boys kicked off their campaign with a win, making it tough for "the Greens." This will be a rematch of their head-to-head in the previous Clausura, where Newell's also secured victory. The clash promises intense battles for midfield dominance and rapid flank attacks.
Match Results: Banfield
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 32;
- First-half wins for home team - 1; for away team - 3; draws - 13;
- Average first-half total: 0.72;
- The current home team averages 0.28 goals, while the visitors average 0.44.
First-half Stats: Newell's Old Boys (home) vs Banfield (away)
- Matches played in the tournament: 8 vs 8;
- Wins: 3 (37.5%) vs 0 (0%);
- Losses: 2 (25%) vs 5 (62.5%);
- Draws: 3 (37.5%) vs 3 (37.5%);
- Average goals scored: 0.75 vs 0.63;
- Average goals conceded: 0.25 vs 0.63.
Last 10 Matches (overall):
- Wins: 4 vs 3;
- Losses: 1 vs 5;
- Draws: 5 vs 2;
- Average first-half total: 1 (scored - 0.7, conceded - 0.3) vs 0.9 (scored - 0.4, conceded - 0.5).
- Newell's Old Boys have drawn the first half at home in 9 of the last 10 head-to-head matches against this team (Primera División).
- Newell's Old Boys have drawn the first half at home in 6 of the last 7 head-to-head matches against this team.
Outcome Prediction
Head-to-Head:
- Total encounters - 32;
- Home wins - 10, Away wins - 10, Draws - 12.
- Banfield have lost 7 of their last 8 away matches.
- Banfield have lost 6 of their last 7 away matches (Primera Division).
Total Goals Prediction
Head-to-Head:
- The current home team averages - 0.97 goals, the visitors - 1.19;
- Average total goals in head-to-head matches - 2.16;
- Both teams scored: overall - 13 times; at the home team's ground - 7 times.
Statistics: Newell's Old Boys vs Banfield
- Average tournament total: 1.76 vs 1.94;
- Average goals scored: 0.82 vs 0.82;
- Average first-half total: 0.53 vs 0.41;
- Average second-half total: 0.29 vs 0.41;
- Newell's Old Boys: average home total in the tournament - 0.75;
- Banfield: average away total in the tournament - 0.63;
- Last 10 matches (average total): 1.2 (home - 1) vs 0.9 (away - 0.8).
- Newell's Old Boys have scored less than 1.5 goals in 12 of their last 14 head-to-head encounters.
- Newell's Old Boys have scored less than 1.5 goals at home in 7 of their last 8 head-to-head encounters.
- Newell's Old Boys have scored less than 1.5 goals at home in 6 of their last 7 head-to-head encounters (Primera Division).
Corners Prediction
Newell's Old Boys: Statistics
- Season: average tournament total - 4.94; at home - 6;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 5.1; at home - 6.
Banfield: Statistics
- Season: average tournament total - 3.76, away - 3.13;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 3.5; away - 3.8.
- Newell's Old Boys have taken fewer than 5.5 corners in 10 of their last 11 matches (Primera Division).
Cards Prediction
Head-to-Head
- Average yellow cards in head-to-head matches - 2.18 (1.09 for the home team and 1.09 for the visitors);
- Average yellow cards at the home team's ground - 2.59 (0.94 for the home team and 1.65 for the visitors).
Newell's Old Boys: Statistics
- Season: average tournament total - 2.82; at home - 2.13;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 3.1; at home - 2.25.
Banfield: Statistics
- Season: average tournament total - 3.18, away - 3.25;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 3.2; away - 3.4.
Both Teams to Score Prediction
Head-to-Head:
- Total encounters - 32;
- Both teams scored overall - 13 times;
- At the home team's ground - 7 times.
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Newell's have kicked off the second stage of the season with confidence, showcasing a balanced game that emphasizes quick wing transitions and active play in the "second phase." Meanwhile, Banfield are still searching for attacking sharpness, having drawn 0-0 in their opening match. It's unlikely that the visitors will play aggressively in Rosario; they are more likely to focus on defense and a counter-attacking strategy. However, if Banfield fail to find a balance between ball control and attacking aggression, they risk another goalless outing. Prediction: Newell's Old Boys win with a (0) handicap.No comments
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