Primera División
Independiente vs Newell's Old Boys
Fri, 31 Jul 2026 - 01:15 (UK Time)
Stadium: Estadio Libertadores de América
Independiente vs Newell's Old Boys Prediction & Stats - Primera División 2026
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Independiente vs Newell's Old Boys carries real history into this round of the Primera División.
The two sides meet on 31/07 (Friday) at Estadio Libertadores de América, 01:15 (UK time).
Read the Independiente vs Newell's Old Boys prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on Independiente vs Newell's Old Boys
A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the Independiente vs Newell's Old Boys call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
Independiente Win
Last updated on 28-07-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Independiente the side to beat, with roughly 56% of the implied odds in their favour.
For the wider picture, compare all Primera División odds and the rest of the round's fixtures before you settle on a bet.
Independiente Preview
Independiente reach this fixture 18 match into their Primera División. Here is where El Rojo stand:
In this competition
7 won, 6 drawn, 5 lost
1.5 points per game
27 scored, at 1.5 a game
23 conceded, at 1.28 a game
El Rojo, season-wide
9 won, 6 drawn, 5 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Gabriel Ávalos, 11 goals
Most assists: Gabriel Ávalos, 5 assists
Recent results — Independiente
26/07/2026 16:15
22/05/2026 19:00
10/05/2026 14:00
02/05/2026 17:45
24/04/2026 16:00
Newell's Old Boys: how they are travelling
Newell's Old Boys come in 17 matches into their Primera División.
Here is what Newell's have produced:
In this competition
4 won, 6 drawn, 7 lost
1.06 points per game
16 scored, at 0.94 a game
27 conceded, at 1.59 a game
Newell's, season-wide
4 won, 6 drawn, 8 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Ignacio Ramírez, 4 goals
Most assists: Jerónimo Russo, 2 assists
Recent results — Newell's
25/07/2026 16:00
04/05/2026 18:15
26/04/2026 16:30
17/04/2026 19:30
12/04/2026 14:00
The head-to-head favours Independiente
Recent meetings have tended to go Independiente's way against Newell's Old Boys.
From 11 match(es):
Independiente: 5 win(s)
Newell's Old Boys: 4 win(s)
Drawn: 2
It is a pattern worth weighing in the Independiente vs Newell's Old Boys prediction.
Form comparison Independiente vs Newell's Old Boys
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
Independiente
Argentina - Primera División
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
L
W
L
W
|
1.5 |
| Home |
W
W
L
D
W
|
1.88 |
| Away |
W
L
W
L
D
|
1.2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 39% | 50% | 30% |
| Goals | 2.78 | 3 | 2.6 |
| Scored | 1.5 | 1.88 | 1.2 |
| Conceded | 1.28 | 1.13 | 1.4 |
| Both Teams to Score | 67% | 63% | 70% |
| Without Conceding | 28% | 38% | 20% |
| Failed To Score | 6% | 0% | 10% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.49 | 1.64 | 1.36 |
|
xGA
|
1.28 | 0.98 | 1.52 |
Away Team
Newell's Old Boys
Argentina - Primera División
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
W
D
D
W
|
1.06 |
| Home |
D
W
D
D
W
|
1.11 |
| Away |
D
W
W
L
L
|
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 24% | 22% | 25% |
| Goals | 2.53 | 1.89 | 3.25 |
| Scored | 0.94 | 0.78 | 1.13 |
| Conceded | 1.59 | 1.11 | 2.13 |
| Both Teams to Score | 53% | 44% | 63% |
| Without Conceding | 18% | 33% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 35% | 33% | 38% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.29 | 1.48 | 1.08 |
|
xGA
|
1.55 | 1.34 | 1.78 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
👉 Prediction: Over 2.5
With Independiente and Newell's Old Boys both looking to attack, this match is likely to see plenty of goal-scoring opportunities.
That’s why we’re backing over 2.5 goals, a bet that wins if at least three goals are scored.
👉 Prediction: Newell's Old Boys win or Draw
Despite being the away side, we don’t expect Newell's Old Boys to lose this match. Our recommended bet is Newell's Old Boys to win or draw in the Double Chance market, ensuring a payout as long as they don’t lose.
Newell's Old Boys has its weaknesses, but Independiente has been vulnerable, and home advantage might not be enough to keep them from losing.
Fixture information - Independiente vs Newell's Old Boys
Match: Independiente vs Newell's Old Boys
Competition: Primera División
Date: Friday, 31/07/2026
Kick-off: 01:15 (UK time)
Venue: Estadio Libertadores de América
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Stats
The statistics for Los Diablos Rojos vs Newell's Old Boys that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
2.66
League: 2.07
Both Teams to Score
60%
League: 44%
Over 1.5+
86%
League: 63%
Over 2.5+
37%
League: 35%
Cards
5.37
League: 5.22
Corners
9.21
League: 8.59
Home Team
Independiente
Argentina - Primera División
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
L
W
L
W
|
1.5 |
| Home |
W
W
L
D
W
|
1.88 |
| Away |
W
L
W
L
D
|
1.2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 39% | 50% | 30% |
| Goals | 2.78 | 3 | 2.6 |
| Scored | 1.5 | 1.88 | 1.2 |
| Conceded | 1.28 | 1.13 | 1.4 |
| Both Teams to Score | 67% | 63% | 70% |
| Without Conceding | 28% | 38% | 20% |
| Failed To Score | 6% | 0% | 10% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.49 | 1.64 | 1.36 |
|
xGA
|
1.28 | 0.98 | 1.52 |
Away Team
Newell's Old Boys
Argentina - Primera División
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
W
D
D
W
|
1.06 |
| Home |
D
W
D
D
W
|
1.11 |
| Away |
D
W
W
L
L
|
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 24% | 22% | 25% |
| Goals | 2.53 | 1.89 | 3.25 |
| Scored | 0.94 | 0.78 | 1.13 |
| Conceded | 1.59 | 1.11 | 2.13 |
| Both Teams to Score | 53% | 44% | 63% |
| Without Conceding | 18% | 33% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 35% | 33% | 38% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.29 | 1.48 | 1.08 |
|
xGA
|
1.55 | 1.34 | 1.78 |
Corners
9.5 / Match
+4% Corners / Match
Independiente received +4% more corners than Newell's Old Boys in the Primera División
9.12 / Match
Estudiantes
(5)
Rosario Central
(3)
San Lorenzo
(4)
Deportivo Riestra
(3)
Defensa y Justicia
(6)
Boca Juniors
(3)
Racing Club
(6)(8)
Talleres Córdoba
(4)
Vélez Sarsfield
(4)
Instituto
(4)
Unión Santa Fe
(3)
San Lorenzo
(2)
Central Córdoba SdE
(6)
Gimnasia Mendoza
Cards
2.72 / Match
+3% Cards / Match
Independiente received +3% more cards than Newell's Old Boys in the Primera División
2.65 / Match
Estudiantes
(1)
Rosario Central
(2)
San Lorenzo
(3)
Deportivo Riestra
(3)
Defensa y Justicia
(2)
Boca Juniors
(3)
Racing Club
(2)(1)
Talleres Córdoba
(5)
Vélez Sarsfield
(5)
Instituto
(3)
Unión Santa Fe
(2)
San Lorenzo
(0)
Central Córdoba SdE
(3)
Gimnasia Mendoza
Goals Scored
1.5 / Match
+60%
Independiente is +60% better in terms of goals scored
0.94 / Match
Estudiantes
(2)
Rosario Central
(1)
San Lorenzo
(2)
Deportivo Riestra
(0)
Defensa y Justicia
(3)
Boca Juniors
(1)
Racing Club
(1)(1)
Talleres Córdoba
(1)
Vélez Sarsfield
(1)
Instituto
(3)
Unión Santa Fe
(0)
San Lorenzo
(3)
Central Córdoba SdE
(1)
Gimnasia Mendoza
Goals Conceded
1.28 / Match
+19%
Newell's Old Boys condeded +19% more goals than Independiente
1.59 / Match
Estudiantes
(0)
Rosario Central
(3)
San Lorenzo
(1)
Deportivo Riestra
(2)
Defensa y Justicia
(1)
Boca Juniors
(1)
Racing Club
(0)(0)
Talleres Córdoba
(1)
Vélez Sarsfield
(1)
Instituto
(2)
Unión Santa Fe
(0)
San Lorenzo
(1)
Central Córdoba SdE
(0)
Gimnasia Mendoza
Primera División Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Argentinos Juniors
|
21 | 12 | 6 | 3 | 27 | 16 | 11 | 42 | 2 |
| 2 |
Belgrano
|
21 | 11 | 6 | 4 | 26 | 17 | 9 | 39 | 1.86 |
| 3 |
River Plate
|
22 | 11 | 3 | 8 | 29 | 19 | 10 | 36 | 1.64 |
| 4 |
Independiente Rivadavia
|
18 | 10 | 5 | 3 | 30 | 17 | 13 | 35 | 1.94 |
| 5 |
Rosario Central
|
21 | 10 | 5 | 6 | 26 | 21 | 5 | 35 | 1.67 |
| 6 |
Gimnasia La Plata
|
20 | 10 | 2 | 8 | 22 | 23 | -1 | 32 | 1.6 |
| 7 |
Estudiantes
|
18 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 19 | 10 | 9 | 31 | 1.72 |
| 8 |
Vélez Sarsfield
|
18 | 8 | 7 | 3 | 19 | 13 | 6 | 31 | 1.72 |
| 9 |
Boca Juniors
|
18 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 24 | 15 | 9 | 30 | 1.67 |
| 10 |
Huracán
|
19 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 21 | 16 | 5 | 28 | 1.47 |
| 11 |
Racing Club
|
20 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 21 | 18 | 3 | 28 | 1.4 |
| 12 |
Independiente
|
18 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 27 | 23 | 4 | 27 | 1.5 |
| 13 |
Barracas Central
|
18 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 17 | 15 | 2 | 27 | 1.5 |
| 14 |
Lanús
|
18 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 19 | 17 | 2 | 27 | 1.5 |
| 15 |
Talleres Córdoba
|
18 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 17 | 15 | 2 | 26 | 1.44 |
| 16 |
San Lorenzo
|
19 | 6 | 8 | 5 | 17 | 17 | 0 | 26 | 1.37 |
| 17 |
Unión Santa Fe
|
19 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 28 | 25 | 3 | 25 | 1.32 |
| 18 |
Instituto
|
18 | 7 | 3 | 8 | 19 | 19 | 0 | 24 | 1.33 |
| 19 |
Defensa y Justicia
|
18 | 5 | 8 | 5 | 21 | 23 | -2 | 23 | 1.28 |
| 20 |
Gimnasia Mendoza
|
18 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 15 | 23 | -8 | 22 | 1.22 |
| 21 |
Banfield
|
18 | 6 | 3 | 9 | 20 | 22 | -2 | 21 | 1.17 |
| 22 |
Tigre
|
17 | 4 | 8 | 5 | 18 | 16 | 2 | 20 | 1.18 |
| 23 |
Sarmiento
|
18 | 6 | 1 | 11 | 17 | 26 | -9 | 19 | 1.06 |
| 24 |
Newell's Old Boys
|
17 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 16 | 27 | -11 | 18 | 1.06 |
| 25 |
Platense
|
18 | 3 | 8 | 7 | 13 | 19 | -6 | 17 | 0.94 |
| 26 |
Central Córdoba SdE
|
17 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 11 | 22 | -11 | 16 | 0.94 |
| 27 |
Atlético Tucumán
|
17 | 3 | 6 | 8 | 15 | 20 | -5 | 15 | 0.88 |
| 28 |
Deportivo Riestra
|
18 | 2 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 14 | -5 | 14 | 0.78 |
| 29 |
Aldosivi
|
18 | 0 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 21 | -14 | 9 | 0.5 |
| 30 |
Estudiantes Río Cuarto
|
18 | 2 | 2 | 14 | 6 | 27 | -21 | 8 | 0.44 |
Odds
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