Independiente vs Newells Old Boys Predictions and Match Preview

Last updated Jul. 29, 2026
Independiente
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Liga Profesional Argentina
31.07.2026    01:15
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Newells Old Boys
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Watch the Liga Profesional Argentina on 31.07.2026 when Independiente takes on Newells Old Boys. Expect a thrilling match as Independiente looks to solidify their lead with their robust gameplay and strategic prowess. Dive into our match analysis for a detailed review of what to expect and strategic betting tips.

Standings of both teams

Team Played Win Draw Loss GF/GA Points
Apertura - Group A
1 Estudiantes L.P. 16 9 4 3 19/7 31
2 Boca Juniors 16 8 6 2 22/9 30
3 Velez Sarsfield 16 7 7 2 18/12 28
4 Talleres Cordoba 16 7 5 4 17/13 26
5 Independiente 16 6 6 4 24/20 24
6 Lanus 16 6 6 4 18/15 24
7 San Lorenzo 16 5 7 4 14/14 22
8 Union Santa Fe 16 5 6 5 24/20 21
9 Instituto Cordoba 16 6 3 7 17/17 21
10 Defensa Y Justicia 16 4 7 5 18/21 19
11 Gimnasia M. 16 5 4 7 14/22 19
12 Platense 16 3 7 6 10/15 16
13 Central Cordoba de Santiago 16 4 4 8 11/21 16
14 Newells Old Boys 16 3 6 7 15/27 15
15 Deportivo Riestra 16 1 8 7 5/12 11
Clausura - Group A
1 Deportivo Riestra 1 1 0 0 3/0 3
2 Independiente 1 1 0 0 2/0 3
3 Lanus 1 1 0 0 1/0 3
4 Newells Old Boys 1 1 0 0 1/0 3
5 Velez Sarsfield 1 1 0 0 1/0 3
6 San Lorenzo 2 1 0 1 1/1 3
7 Gimnasia M. 2 1 0 1 1/1 3
8 Platense 1 0 1 0 2/2 1
9 Union Santa Fe 1 0 1 0 2/2 1
10 Defensa Y Justicia 1 0 1 0 1/1 1
11 Central Cordoba de Santiago 1 0 0 1 0/1 0
12 Talleres Cordoba 1 0 0 1 0/1 0
13 Instituto Cordoba 1 0 0 1 0/1 0
14 Estudiantes L.P. 1 0 0 1 0/2 0
15 Boca Juniors 1 0 0 1 0/3 0

Key Player Statistics: Independiente vs Newells Old Boys

Independiente:
Best scorers:
G. Ávalos - 11
M. Abaldo - 5
Best assist providers:
G. Ávalos - 5
Newells Old Boys:
Penalty cards:
A. Méndez red card x 1 red card x 3

Independiente vs Newells Old Boys Historical Match Results

Head 2 Head
League Home Away Date Score
Liga Profesional Argentina Newells Old Boys Independiente 28.01.2026 1-1
Liga Profesional Argentina Newells Old Boys Independiente 27.11.2024 2-1
Liga Profesional Argentina Independiente Newells Old Boys 12.07.2023 0-2
Liga Profesional Argentina Independiente Newells Old Boys 25.09.2022 1-0
Liga Profesional Argentina Newells Old Boys Independiente 31.10.2021 1-0
Liga Profesional Argentina Newells Old Boys Independiente 06.03.2021 1-2
Liga Profesional Argentina Independiente Newells Old Boys 13.12.2019 2-3
Liga Profesional Argentina Newells Old Boys Independiente 18.08.2018 2-2
Liga Profesional Argentina Newells Old Boys Independiente 28.04.2018 0-1
Liga Profesional Argentina Newells Old Boys Independiente 08.05.2017 2-4
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Independiente
League Home Away Date Score
Liga Profesional Argentina Estudiantes L.P. Independiente 26.07.2026 0-2
Copa Argentina Union Santa Fe Independiente 23.05.2026 0-2
Liga Profesional Argentina Rosario Central Independiente 10.05.2026 3-1
Liga Profesional Argentina San Lorenzo Independiente 03.05.2026 1-2
Liga Profesional Argentina Deportivo Riestra Independiente 24.04.2026 2-0
Liga Profesional Argentina Independiente Defensa Y Justicia 19.04.2026 3-1
Liga Profesional Argentina Boca Juniors Independiente 12.04.2026 1-1
Liga Profesional Argentina Independiente Racing Club 04.04.2026 1-0
Copa Argentina Independiente Atenas 27.03.2026 4-2
Liga Profesional Argentina Independiente Talleres Cordoba 22.03.2026 1-2
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Newells Old Boys
League Home Away Date Score
Liga Profesional Argentina Newells Old Boys Talleres Cordoba 25.07.2026 1-0
Liga Profesional Argentina Velez Sarsfield Newells Old Boys 05.05.2026 1-1
Liga Profesional Argentina Newells Old Boys Instituto Cordoba 26.04.2026 1-1
Liga Profesional Argentina Union Santa Fe Newells Old Boys 18.04.2026 2-3
Liga Profesional Argentina Newells Old Boys San Lorenzo 12.04.2026 0-0
Liga Profesional Argentina Central Cordoba de Santiago Newells Old Boys 06.04.2026 1-3
Copa Argentina Newells Old Boys Acassuso 30.03.2026 0-2
Liga Profesional Argentina Newells Old Boys Gimnasia M. 21.03.2026 1-0
Liga Profesional Argentina Lanus Newells Old Boys 18.03.2026 5-0
Liga Profesional Argentina Newells Old Boys Platense 11.03.2026 1-1
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Comparative Team Statistics: Independiente VS Newells Old Boys

Independiente - Newells Old Boys diagrams

Last 20 Matches Statistics: Independiente vs Newells Old Boys

Independiente:
Win/Draw/Loss:
Win: 45%
Draw: 30%
Loss: 25%
Scored/Conceded:
Scored: 33
Conceded: 25
Newells Old Boys:
Win/Draw/Loss:
Win: 25%
Draw: 30%
Loss: 45%
Scored/Conceded:
Scored: 18
Conceded: 30

Bookies' predictions

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Betting Intelligence: Independiente vs Newells Old Boys

There's something special about this fixture. Independiente hosting Newells Old Boys in the Liga Profesional Argentina carries genuine weight, and right now, both clubs arrive in red-hot form with three points already banked from their opening games. This one matters.

Independiente sit top of the table after a commanding 2-0 win over Estudiantes, and their recent form is genuinely impressive. Seven wins from their last ten across all competitions. That's not a team in good form — that's a team with momentum and belief.

Here's what you need to watch for: G. Ávalos. The man is simply on fire. Ten goals and five assists in seventeen appearances this season. He's not just a goalscorer — he's the engine of everything Independiente do going forward. If Newells can't neutralize him, this game could get ugly quickly. I'd strongly back him in the anytime scorer market at what should be attractive odds given his output.

Don't be fooled by the mainstream narrative about Newells being a respectable mid-table side. They did win their opener, sure. But dig deeper and their recent form is shaky. A catastrophic 5-0 loss to Lanus just months ago. Back-to-back home defeats to Estudiantes and Rosario Central. They were even knocked out of the Copa Argentina by amateur side Acassuso. These are not the results of a team ready to win away at Avellaneda.

The head-to-head record adds another layer of intrigue. Newells have won three of the last seven meetings — including a 2-1 victory at home just months ago. But at Independiente's ground, the hosts have historically been much more dangerous. That home advantage is real.

Here's the surprising insight casual fans will miss. In their last eight away Liga Profesional matches, Newells have failed to score in five of them. Five. An away side that struggles to find the net, facing the division's most in-form striker? The clean sheet market for Independiente looks very appetizing right now.

The odds tell a clear story too. Independiente at 1.71 reflects genuine quality, not just home advantage. Newells at 5.30 feels generous on paper, but given their away record, it's a price I wouldn't chase.

My prediction: Independiente win 2-0, with Ávalos grabbing at least one. The hosts are simply too sharp, too organized, and playing with too much confidence right now.

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Independiente
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Liga Profesional Argentina
31.07.2026    01:15
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Our Independiente vs Newells Old Boys betting prediction

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Independiente - Newells Old Boys

Team Lineups and Player Details:

Independiente
Name Country Age Position Height Weight
R. Rey Argentina 35 Goalkeeper 190 76
S. Valdez Argentina 30 Defender n/a n/a
L. Godoy Argentina 31 Defender 173 66
G. Ávalos Paraguay 36 Attacker 188 91
F. Zabala Argentina 27 Defender 172 n/a
N. Freire Argentina 32 Defender 186 80
I. Pussetto Argentina 30 Attacker 180 74
V. Malcorra Argentina 39 Midfielder 170 70
M. Valenzuela Argentina 27 Defender 170 65
J. Fedorco Argentina 25 Defender n/a n/a
W. Mazzantti Argentina 29 Attacker n/a n/a
R. Fernández Uruguay 30 Midfielder 172 74
L. Cabral Chile 31 Midfielder 172 71
J. Blázquez Argentina 25 Goalkeeper 193 91
K. Lomónaco Argentina 24 Defender 192 80
S. Montiel Argentina 25 Midfielder 166 60
M. Abaldo Uruguay 22 Midfielder 172 60
D. Tarzia Argentina 23 Attacker 174 68
Lautaro Millán Argentina 20 Midfielder 169 65
M. Perez n/a Midfielder n/a n/a
Newells Old Boys
Name Country Age Position Height Weight
S. Salcedo Paraguay 28 Defender 183 75
G. Arias Chile 38 Goalkeeper 189 85
M. Hoyos Argentina 35 Attacker 185 77
A. Méndez Uruguay 30 Midfielder 176 78
M. Cóccaro Uruguay 28 Attacker 178 73
L. Herrera Argentina 30 Attacker 179 76
F. García Argentina 29 Attacker 174 65
W. Mazzantti Argentina 29 Midfielder n/a n/a
J. Mosquera Colombia 26 Defender 173 67
O. Salomón Argentina 27 Defender 181 72
B. Cabrera Argentina 29 Defender 180 73
N. Goitea Argentina 29 Defender 185 n/a
R. Herrera Argentina 26 Midfielder n/a n/a
W. Barlasina Argentina 28 Goalkeeper 196 84
M. Luciano Argentina 22 Midfielder 177 70
W. Núñez Argentina 23 Attacker 177 cm n/a
Valentino Andres Acuña Argentina 20 Midfielder 177 75
J. Russo Argentina 21 Midfielder n/a n/a
L. Regiardo Argentina 19 Midfielder n/a n/a
Facundo Gauch Argentina 19 Attacker 169 n/a

Independiente vs Newells Old Boys match odds

MATCH RESULT (1x2)
W1: 1.68
Х: 3.4
W2: 5.5
Handicap
Independiente
Newells Old Boys
Handicap (-1): 2.25
Handicap (-1): 1.60
Handicap (-0.5): 1.65
Handicap (-0.5): 2.15
Total
Over
Under
Over (0.5): 1.09
Under (0.5): 7.00
Over (1.5): 1.44
Under (1.5): 2.75
Over (2.5): 2.30
Under (2.5): 1.60
Over (3.5): 4.33
Under (3.5): 1.20
Over (4.5): 8.50
Under (4.5): 1.06
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Last updated: July 2026
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