Platense Res. vs Newell's Old Boys Res. preview and prediction
The match
Newell's Old Boys Res. travel to face Platense Res. in the Reserve League on Wednesday 20 May (19:00 WAT). Platense Res. are 35th with 8 points from 17 games (in the bottom three), while Newell's Old Boys Res. sit 20th on 20 points (in the bottom half). A gap of 12 points shows the difference in quality this season.
Form guide
Platense Res.'s last 5: LWDWD Most recently they lost to Defensa y Justicia Res. 0–4 away. At home they have won 2 and lost 0 of their last 3. Goals have dried up – just 0.8 per game. 3 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
Newell's Old Boys Res.'s last 5: WWWDL Most recently they beat Quilmes 2 2–0 at home. On the road they have won 1 and lost 1 of their last 3. They average 1.8 scored and 0.8 conceded. 4 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
Newell's Old Boys Res. arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 2.2 points a game against 1.3.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.1 goals: 0.9 for Platense Res. and 1.2 for Newell's Old Boys Res.. That points to a tight game – under 2.5 goals is 64% likely. Their recent games have mostly stayed under 2.5.
Betting angles
Win chances: Platense Res. 30%, draw 23%, Newell's Old Boys Res. 47%.
Both teams to score: yes (55%) at 1.80.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Both teams to score – a 55% chance at odds of 1.80. Predicted score: Platense Res. 1–1 Newell's Old Boys Res.. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Platense Res.30%fair 3.34 · @3.30
Draw23%fair 4.29 · @2.90
Newell's Old Boys Res.47%fair 2.14 · @2.05
2.12Expected goals
0.90Platense Res. xG
1.22Newell's Old Boys Res. xG
55%Both score
36%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
0–115%
1–113%
0–012%
1–011%
0–29%
1–28%
From our goals model: Platense Res. 0.9 – 1.2 Newell's Old Boys Res. expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Every market, with fair odds
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Newell's Old Boys Res. to win✗
47%
2.14
2.05
Double chance
Either team to win✗
77%
1.30
1.33
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
55%
1.80
1.80
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
63%
1.60
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Under 2.5 goals✓
64%
1.55
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
83%
1.20
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✗
48%
2.08
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Newell's Old Boys Res. / FT Newell's Old Boys Res.✗
25%
3.98
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–2✗
8%
12.41
–
Form
Platense Res. – last 6
LWDWDL
12 May
@ Defensa y Justicia Res.
0–4
L
5 May
vs Estudiantes Rio Cuarto 2
2–0
W
30 Apr
@ Huracán Res.
0–0
D
23 Apr
vs Argentinos Juniors Res.
2–0
W
15 Apr
vs Ferro 2
1–1
D
8 Apr
@ Boca Juniors Res.
0–2
L
0.8Scored / game
1.2Conceded / game
17%Both scored
17%Over 2.5
Newell's Old Boys Res. – last 6
WWWDLW
12 May
vs Quilmes 2
2–0
W
7 May
@ Estudiantes La Plata Res
2–0
W
28 Apr
vs Central Córdoba SdE Res.
1–0
W
21 Apr
@ Rosario Central Res.
3–3
D
14 Apr
@ San Martín San Juan Res.
1–2
L
8 Apr
vs Independiente Riva. Res.
2–0
W
1.8Scored / game
0.8Conceded / game
33%Both scored
33%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Platense Res. and Newell's Old Boys Res..
What is the prediction for Platense Res. vs Newell's Old Boys Res.?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 55% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.80.
Who will win Platense Res. vs Newell's Old Boys Res.?
On our numbers Platense Res. have a 30% chance of winning, the draw 23% and Newell's Old Boys Res. 47%.
How many goals will there be in Platense Res. vs Newell's Old Boys Res.?
We expect about 2.1 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 36% likely and both teams score 55% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Platense Res. vs Newell's Old Boys Res.?
Our predicted score is Platense Res. 1–1 Newell's Old Boys Res., the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.1 goals in total.
When is Platense Res. vs Newell's Old Boys Res.?
Platense Res. vs Newell's Old Boys Res. (Reserve League) kicks off on Wednesday 20 May 2026 at 19:00 (West Africa Time).
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.
