Value bet: Banfield to win @ 3.30 – our chance 35% vs 30% implied by the price (edge +15%). Bigger price, more risk. Lost ✗
Quick tips for this match
ResultNewells Old Boys to win ✓40% · @2.20
Double chanceEither team to win ✓75% · @1.36
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓55% · @1.95
GoalsUnder 3.5 goals ✓79% · fair 1.26
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–0 ✗12% · fair 8.48
Newells Old Boys vs Banfield preview and prediction
The match
Banfield travel to Estadio Marcelo Bielsa in the Liga Profesional Argentina on Sunday 23 August (01:00 WAT) to face Newells Old Boys. Newells Old Boys are 22nd with 38 points from 32 games (in the bottom half), while Banfield sit 25th on 33 points (in the bottom half).
Form guide
Newells Old Boys's last 5: WLDLW Most recently they beat Deportivo Riestra 2–0 at home. At home they have won 2 and lost 0 of their last 3. They average 1.2 scored and 1.0 conceded.
Banfield's last 5: DWLDW Most recently they drew with Midland 2–2 at home. On the road they have won 1 and lost 1 of their last 3. They average 1.0 scored and 1.2 conceded.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 21 February 2026, finished Banfield 3–0 Newells Old Boys.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.3 goals: 1.2 for Newells Old Boys and 1.1 for Banfield. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 41%, both teams to score at 55%.
Betting angles
Win chances: Newells Old Boys 40%, draw 25%, Banfield 35%.
Both teams to score: yes (55%) at 1.95.
Value angle: Banfield to win at 3.30 – 35% on our numbers against 30% implied by the price.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Both teams to score – a 55% chance at odds of 1.95, above our fair price of 1.83, so there is value in it. Predicted score: Newells Old Boys 1–1 Banfield. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Newells Old Boys40%fair 2.52 · @2.20
Draw25%fair 3.94 · @3.00
Banfield35%fair 2.86 · @3.30
2.33Expected goals
1.21Newells Old Boys xG
1.12Banfield xG
55%Both score
41%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–113%
1–012%
0–111%
0–010%
2–18%
1–27%
From our goals model: Newells Old Boys 1.2 – 1.1 Banfield expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Newells Old Boys vs Banfield?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 55% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.95.
Who will win Newells Old Boys vs Banfield?
On our numbers Newells Old Boys have a 40% chance of winning, the draw 25% and Banfield 35%.
How many goals will there be in Newells Old Boys vs Banfield?
We expect about 2.3 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 41% likely and both teams score 55% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Newells Old Boys vs Banfield?
Our predicted score is Newells Old Boys 1–1 Banfield, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.3 goals in total.
When is Newells Old Boys vs Banfield?
Newells Old Boys vs Banfield (Liga Profesional Argentina) kicks off on Sunday 23 August 2026 at 01:00 (West Africa Time) at Estadio Marcelo Bielsa.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
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