As Newells Old Boys and Banfield prepare to clash in the Liga Profesional Argentina on 23.08.2026, the excitement builds. This matchup is one of the most evenly matched games of the season, where strategy and skill will play critical roles. We've analyzed the strengths and weaknesses of Newells Old Boys and Banfield, bringing you a detailed prediction that could influence your betting strategy. Whether you're rooting for Newells Old Boys or Banfield, our insights will provide valuable information to consider before the match begins.
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 | Instituto Cordoba | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 5/2 | 12 |
| 2 | Velez Sarsfield | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 7/3 | 11 |
| 3 | Independiente | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 6/3 | 9 |
| 4 | Gimnasia M. | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 6/3 | 9 |
| 5 | Defensa Y Justicia | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 6/7 | 8 |
| 6 | Newells Old Boys | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 6/5 | 7 |
| 7 | Estudiantes L.P. | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 7/5 | 6 |
| 8 | Deportivo Riestra | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 6/5 | 6 |
| 9 | Lanus | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 6/6 | 6 |
| 10 | Boca Juniors | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 5/7 | 6 |
| 11 | Central Cordoba de Santiago | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 3/5 | 6 |
| 12 | San Lorenzo | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 2/4 | 6 |
| 13 | Platense | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5/9 | 5 |
| 14 | Union Santa Fe | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5/8 | 4 |
| 15 | Talleres Cordoba | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 6/10 | 3 |
| Apertura - Group B | |||||||
| 1 | Independ. Rivadavia | 16 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 29/15 | 34 |
| 2 | River Plate | 16 | 9 | 2 | 5 | 22/12 | 29 |
| 3 | Argentinos JRS | 16 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 17/13 | 29 |
| 4 | Rosario Central | 16 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 20/16 | 28 |
| 5 | Belgrano Cordoba | 16 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 17/13 | 26 |
| 6 | Gimnasia L.P. | 16 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 19/19 | 26 |
| 7 | Huracan | 16 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 17/13 | 22 |
| 8 | Racing Club | 16 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 17/15 | 21 |
| 9 | Barracas Central | 16 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 15/15 | 21 |
| 10 | Tigre | 16 | 4 | 8 | 4 | 18/15 | 20 |
| 11 | Sarmiento Junin | 16 | 6 | 1 | 9 | 13/20 | 19 |
| 12 | Banfield | 16 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 17/19 | 18 |
| 13 | Atletico Tucuman | 16 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 15/20 | 14 |
| 14 | Aldosivi | 16 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 6/19 | 8 |
| 15 | Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto | 16 | 1 | 2 | 13 | 5/24 | 5 |
| Clausura - Group B | |||||||
| 1 | Argentinos JRS | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 9/5 | 12 |
| 2 | Belgrano Cordoba | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 6/2 | 10 |
| 3 | Rosario Central | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 5/3 | 10 |
| 4 | Sarmiento Junin | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 10/8 | 9 |
| 5 | Barracas Central | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 3/3 | 9 |
| 6 | Gimnasia L.P. | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 6/7 | 9 |
| 7 | Atletico Tucuman | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4/2 | 8 |
| 8 | Tigre | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4/2 | 8 |
| 9 | Huracan | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4/4 | 7 |
| 10 | Independ. Rivadavia | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 5/6 | 7 |
| 11 | Banfield | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4/5 | 7 |
| 12 | Racing Club | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4/7 | 4 |
| 13 | Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2/6 | 4 |
| 14 | River Plate | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 2/4 | 3 |
| 15 | Aldosivi | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 3/6 | 2 |
Key Player Statistics: Newells Old Boys vs Banfield
Newells Old Boys vs Banfield Historical Match Results
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liga Profesional Argentina | Banfield | Newells Old Boys | 22.02.2026 | 3-0 |
| Liga Profesional Argentina | Newells Old Boys | Banfield | 20.07.2025 | 1-2 |
| Liga Profesional Argentina | Banfield | Newells Old Boys | 28.01.2025 | 3-0 |
| Liga Profesional Argentina | Banfield | Newells Old Boys | 05.06.2024 | 2-0 |
| Liga Profesional Argentina | Newells Old Boys | Banfield | 19.02.2023 | 2-0 |
| Liga Profesional Argentina | Banfield | Newells Old Boys | 04.06.2022 | 1-2 |
| Liga Profesional Argentina | Newells Old Boys | Banfield | 20.04.2022 | 1-0 |
| Liga Profesional Argentina | Newells Old Boys | Banfield | 07.12.2021 | 0-0 |
| Liga Profesional Argentina | Newells Old Boys | Banfield | 05.10.2019 | 0-0 |
| Liga Profesional Argentina | Banfield | Newells Old Boys | 06.04.2019 | 1-1 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liga Profesional Argentina | Newells Old Boys | Deportivo Riestra | 16.08.2026 | 2-0 |
| Liga Profesional Argentina | Defensa Y Justicia | Newells Old Boys | 09.08.2026 | 2-1 |
| Liga Profesional Argentina | Newells Old Boys | Boca Juniors | 02.08.2026 | 2-2 |
| Liga Profesional Argentina | Independiente | Newells Old Boys | 31.07.2026 | 1-0 |
| 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 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liga Profesional Argentina | Racing Club | Banfield | 15.08.2026 | 0-1 |
| Liga Profesional Argentina | Banfield | Belgrano Cordoba | 11.08.2026 | 0-2 |
| Liga Profesional Argentina | Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto | Banfield | 01.08.2026 | 0-0 |
| Liga Profesional Argentina | Banfield | Sarmiento Junin | 29.07.2026 | 3-2 |
| Liga Profesional Argentina | Huracan | Banfield | 25.07.2026 | 1-0 |
| Copa Argentina | Banfield | San Martin Tucuman | 09.05.2026 | 1-1 |
| Liga Profesional Argentina | Barracas Central | Banfield | 02.05.2026 | 1-2 |
| Liga Profesional Argentina | Atletico Tucuman | Banfield | 27.04.2026 | 1-1 |
| Liga Profesional Argentina | Banfield | Independ. Rivadavia | 20.04.2026 | 0-0 |
| Liga Profesional Argentina | Lanus | Banfield | 14.04.2026 | 1-0 |
Comparative Team Statistics: Newells Old Boys VS Banfield
Last 20 Matches Statistics: Newells Old Boys vs Banfield
Bookies' predictions
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Betting Intelligence: Newells Old Boys vs Banfield
Newells Old Boys host Banfield in a Liga Profesional Argentina clash that means more than the standings might suggest. Both sides sit level on seven points after five games, but the story beneath those numbers is far more complicated — and far more fascinating.
Here's what you need to watch for: Newells are flying right now. Three wins from their last five league outings, including a clinical 2-0 victory over Deportivo Riestra most recently. They're scoring freely at home and the Rosario faithful are buzzing. Third place in the table. Real momentum.
But don't be fooled by the mainstream narrative about home advantage here. The head-to-head record is genuinely alarming for Newells fans. Banfield have been absolutely dominant in this fixture. They won 3-0 earlier this year. They won 3-0 before that too. They've taken four wins from the last six meetings. Newells have only managed one home win against Banfield since 2022.
Here's the surprising statistical insight casual fans will miss entirely. Banfield have conceded just five goals in five league games — identical to Newells. But their attack has been quieter, managing only four goals. Yet somehow, their star men M. Méndez and Tiziano Perrota have racked up six goals each in the season overall. Those two are match-winners waiting to explode in the right moment.
I genuinely believe this game could be decided by one moment of Banfield brilliance on the counter. Newells like to push forward at home. That leaves space. Perrota and Méndez are exactly the kind of forward players who punish teams for being too adventurous.
From a betting perspective, the odds on Banfield at 3.35 represent real value given that head-to-head dominance. The draw at 3.15 is also interesting — these sides have shared several stalemates over the years when Newells host. My prediction for a specific event: expect a goal in the second half from Banfield as Newells chase the game and leave gaps.
My pick? Banfield to take something from this game. Either a draw or an away win feels far more likely than those odds suggest. Newells are the crowd favourites tonight. But football doesn't care about favourites. The data says trust Banfield. I'm trusting the data.
Kick-off in Rosario. Passions running high. History firmly in Banfield's corner. This one could be special.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| 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 |
| L. Carrizo | Argentina | 29 | Defender | 180 | 71 |
| O. Salomón | Argentina | 27 | Defender | 181 | 72 |
| B. Cabrera | Argentina | 29 | Defender | 180 | 73 |
| R. Herrera | Argentina | 26 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| W. Barlasina | Argentina | 28 | Goalkeeper | 196 | 84 |
| M. Luciano | Argentina | 23 | Midfielder | 177 | 70 |
| W. Núñez | Argentina | 23 | Attacker | 177 cm | n/a |
| Valentino Andres Acuña | Argentina | 20 | Midfielder | 177 | 75 |
| L. Gómez | Argentina | 22 | Midfielder | 181 | 78 |
| 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 |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S. López | Argentina | 28 | Midfielder | 170 | n/a |
| N. Colazo | Argentina | 36 | Defender | 178 | 71 |
| S. Vittor | Argentina | 37 | Defender | 189 | 86 |
| Danilo Arboleda Hurtado | Colombia | 31 | Defender | 190 | 86 |
| M. Méndez | Uruguay | 27 | Attacker | 179 | 74 |
| I. Abraham | Argentina | 28 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| B. Sepúlveda | Argentina | 33 | Attacker | 188 | 82 |
| L. Ríos | Argentina | 25 | Midfielder | 180 | 74 |
| J. Alfaro | Argentina | 26 | Defender | 175 | 70 |
| R. Auzmendi | Argentina | 25 | Attacker | 191 | n/a |
| F. Sanguinetti | Argentina | 25 | Goalkeeper | 184 | 71 |
| N. Meriano | Argentina | 25 | Defender | 190 | 83 |
| G. Santilli | Argentina | 24 | Goalkeeper | 191 cm | 71 kg |
| L. Villegas | Argentina | 22 | Midfielder | 171 | 59 |
| T. Adoryán | Argentina | 24 | Midfielder | 177 | 69 |
| L. Palavecino | Argentina | 22 | Midfielder | ||
| Federico Medina | Argentina | 22 | Midfielder | 166 cm | n/a |
| L. Gómez | Argentina | 23 | Midfielder | 170 | n/a |
| S. Daniele | Argentina | 20 | Defender | 183 | 72 |
| Santiago Esquivel | Argentina | 22 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
Newells Old Boys vs Banfield match odds
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