Newell's vs Banfield Prediction 23 August 2026
📢 Newell's Old Boys and Banfield have seven points each and sit 6th and 11th in their respective groups. Both teams have been alternating good results with dropped points, so the sixth round of the Clausura could be a good opportunity for them to steady their form. There is no significant gap in quality between the two sides, which only adds to the intrigue of their meeting.
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 21 February 2026 and ended with a scoreline of 3:0. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - Banfield):
- ball possession percentage: 53% vs 47%;
- corner kicks: 4 vs 2;
- fouls: 13 vs 16;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 3;
- shots on target: 9 vs 2.
📊 Statistical preview of official matches between the teams Newell´s Old Boys and Banfield:
- played 34 matches;
- number of wins for the home team - 10, for the away team - 12, draws - 12;
- number of goals - 32 against 43;
- average total in the 1st half - 0.71, in the 2nd half - 1.5;
- average total goals in the match - 2.21.
Head-to-head statistics Newell's - Banfield
Newell´s Old Boys Team Overview
The team's most recent official match took place on as part of the Primera Division tournament (home team - Newell´s Old Boys, away team - Deportivo Riestra). The match concluded with a scoreline of 2:0.
Here's the game statistics (Newell´s Old Boys vs Deportivo Riestra):
- ball possession: 64% vs 36%;
- corner kicks: 6 vs 3;
- fouls: 12 vs 16;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 2;
- shots on target: 3 vs 3.
Newell's Old Boys have picked up seven points from five rounds and currently sit in the middle of their group. Across their last ten matches, the team have won four, drawn four, and lost only two. Going forward, Newell's Old Boys are not particularly bright: they average around one goal per game, while their defence concedes 1.52. It is precisely this lack of reliability at the back that most often prevents the team from turning level matches into wins.
Match Results: Newell´s Old Boys
Banfield Team Overview
The away team played their last official match on as part of the Copa Argentina tournament (home team - Banfield, away - Ferrocarril Midland). The match concluded with a scoreline of 2:2.
Here are the match stats (Banfield vs Ferrocarril Midland):
- ball possession: 47% vs 53%;
- corner kicks: 4 vs 4;
- fouls: 18 vs 10;
- yellow cards: 5 vs 1;
- shots on target: 4 vs 6.
Banfield also have seven points, but their recent results look slightly more confident: three wins in five matches. Over a longer stretch, the visitors look well-organised and rarely drop off noticeably in terms of performance quality. On average, Banfield score around one goal and concede 1.14 per match, so their football is built more on balance and solidity than on high scoring. It is precisely their more composed defensive play of late that has been helping the team consistently pick up points.
Match Results: Banfield
Prediction on corners
Newell´s Old Boys: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 3.95; at home field - 4.82;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 4.5; at home field - 5.2.
Banfield: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 3.57, away - 2.18;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 3.6; away - 3.2.
- Banfield have taken under 4.5 corners in 6 of last 7 games.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 34;
- both teams scored all-time - 14 times;
- on the home team’s field - 8 times.
Correct score prediction
Statistics of frequent results (current season):
- most common score in the tournament: 1:0 (49/330, 14.8%);
- Newell´s Old Boys at home most often finish matches: 1:1 (3/11, 27.3%);
- Banfield away most often play: 1:0 (4/11, 36.4%).
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top 3 outcomes:
1:0 - 15.71% (odds 6.5)
0:0 - 12.93% (odds 7.3)
1:1 - 12.82% (odds 6)
⭐ Editor's Pick
Newell's Old Boys are considered slight favourites for the upcoming match. However, Banfield are not so far behind their opponents in quality that the hosts can count on an easy win. It is also worth noting that head-to-head meetings between these teams tend to be very tight: in 7 of the last 8 matches at Newell's Old Boys' ground, no more than two goals were scored. That is why our bet is total under 2.5 goals. Expected score - 1:0.
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Betting Tips: Newell´s Old Boys - Banfield
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