Platense vs Newell's Prediction 20 September 2026
📢 Platense and Newell's Old Boys are both currently outside the play-off places and need points to close the gap on the top eight. The hosts sit 13th, while the visitors are a little higher in ninth. Newell's Old Boys have looked the more consistent side recently and have gone a while without losing, and Platense's home matches tend to be fairly open affairs.
Head-to-Head
📊 In official matches between Platense and Newell's Old Boys, the two sides have met 8 times. The hosts have never won, the visitors have taken 3 victories, and 5 matches have ended in draws. Platense have scored 5 goals in total across those meetings, while Newell's Old Boys have scored 10. On average, the teams score 0.75 goals in the first half and 1.13 in the second, giving an average of 1.88 goals per game.
Head-to-head statistics Platense - Newell's
Platense Team Overview
Platense sit 13th with nine points and are struggling to climb away from the bottom of the table. Across their last ten matches, they have averaged 0.9 goals scored and 1.1 conceded per game, so their fixtures tend not to produce many goals. A lack of consistency in results is particularly noticeable: in their previous five matches, Platense have won once, drawn once and lost three times. At home, matches have tended to be more open - the club have now gone 13 consecutive matches without a clean sheet, and in six of their last seven home games both teams have scored.
Match Results: Platense
Newell´s Old Boys Team Overview
Newell's Old Boys have 13 points and sit ninth in the table, four points ahead of their opponents. In their previous ten matches they have lost just twice, winning three and drawing five. Over that run they have averaged 1.1 goals scored and 0.9 conceded per game, maintaining a decent balance between attack and defence. They have also gone unbeaten in their last five matches, so they head to Platense in good form.
Match Results: Newell´s Old Boys
Total Goals Prediction
In the last five head-to-head meetings between Platense and Newell's Old Boys, Total Goals - Over 1.5 has come in every time. Both sides are showing average scoring numbers this season: Platense are averaging 0.76 goals per match, while Newell's Old Boys are averaging 1 goal per game. Platense are also conceding 1.16 goals per game on average, and Newell's Old Boys 1.4. These figures support a scenario in which two goals looks a fairly likely outcome. The pick is Total Goals - Over 1.5 at 1.52*.
Both Teams to Score Prediction
Platense have seen both teams score in 6 of their last 7 home matches, which points to a tendency for high-scoring games on their own ground. Newell's Old Boys have conceded in 11 of their last 12 away matches and average 0.92 goals per game on the road. It is worth noting, however, that the attacking statistics of both sides are not particularly high, which introduces a degree of uncertainty. The trends nonetheless support a bet on Both Teams to Score - Yes at odds of 2.11*.
*Odds are indicative and may vary across different bookmakers.
Correct Score Prediction
According to the algorithm's calculations, the three most likely outcomes are: 1:0 (14.69%), 1:1 (13.58%) and 0:0 (12%). We expect the match to end 1:1.
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Platense are considered favourites for this match thanks to their home advantage, but Newell's Old Boys are in good form and have gone a long time without losing. On top of that, the hosts' home matches regularly feature goals at both ends. Taking into account Newell's Old Boys' current form and Platense's home factor, both sides should have their chances to score. Our bet is Both Teams to Score.
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