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 vs Newells Old Boys Historical Match Results
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
Comparative Team Statistics: Independiente VS Newells Old Boys
Last 20 Matches Statistics: Independiente vs Newells Old Boys
Bookies' predictions
Independiente
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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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| 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 |
| 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 |
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