Primera División
Newell's Old Boys vs Banfield
Sun, 23 Aug 2026 - 01:00 (UK Time)
Stadium: Estadio Marcelo Alberto Bielsa
Newell's Old Boys vs Banfield Prediction & Stats - Primera División 2026
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Newell's Old Boys vs Banfield carries real history into this round of the Primera División.
The two sides meet on 23/08 (Sunday) at Estadio Marcelo Alberto Bielsa, 01:00 (UK time).
Read the Newell's Old Boys vs Banfield prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on Newell's Old Boys vs Banfield
A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the Newell's Old Boys vs Banfield call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
Newell's Old Boys Win
Last updated on 20-08-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Newell's Old Boys the side to beat, with roughly 41% 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.
Newell's Old Boys Preview
Newell's Old Boys reach this fixture 21 match into their Primera División. Here is where Newell's stand:
In this competition
5 won, 7 drawn, 9 lost
1.05 points per game
21 scored, at 1 a game
32 conceded, at 1.52 a game
Newell's, season-wide
5 won, 7 drawn, 10 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Ignacio Ramírez, 4 goals
Most assists: Facundo Samuel Guch, 3 assists
Recent results — Newell's Old Boys
15/08/2026 18:00
09/08/2026 16:45
02/08/2026 16:00
30/07/2026 20:15
25/07/2026 16:00
Banfield: how they are travelling
Banfield come in 21 matches into their Primera División.
Here is what CA Banfield have produced:
In this competition
7 won, 4 drawn, 10 lost
1.19 points per game
21 scored, at 1 a game
24 conceded, at 1.14 a game
CA Banfield, season-wide
8 won, 6 drawn, 10 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Mauro Andrés Méndez Acosta, 6 goals
Most assists: Santiago López Garcia, 4 assists
Recent results — CA Banfield
18/08/2026 20:15
14/08/2026 19:30
10/08/2026 18:00
01/08/2026 14:30
28/07/2026 18:00
The head-to-head favours Banfield
Banfield have generally come out ahead of Newell's in their recent meetings.
From 13 match(es):
Banfield: 6 win(s)
Newell's Old Boys: 3 win(s)
Drawn: 4
That trend is worth factoring into the Newell's Old Boys vs Banfield prediction.
Form comparison Newell's Old Boys vs Banfield
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
Newell's Old Boys
Argentina - Primera División
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
L
D
L
W
|
1.05 |
| Home |
W
D
W
D
D
|
1.27 |
| Away |
L
L
D
W
W
|
0.8 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 24% | 27% | 20% |
| Goals | 2.52 | 2.09 | 3 |
| Scored | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Conceded | 1.52 | 1.09 | 2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 52% | 45% | 60% |
| Without Conceding | 19% | 36% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 33% | 27% | 40% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.23 | 1.41 | 1.04 |
|
xGA
|
1.55 | 1.37 | 1.75 |
Away Team
Banfield
Argentina - Primera División
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
W
L
D
W
|
1.19 |
| Home |
W
L
W
D
W
|
1.7 |
| Away |
W
D
L
W
D
|
0.73 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 33% | 50% | 18% |
| Goals | 2.14 | 2.3 | 2 |
| Scored | 1 | 1.3 | 0.73 |
| Conceded | 1.14 | 1 | 1.27 |
| Both Teams to Score | 43% | 40% | 45% |
| Without Conceding | 29% | 40% | 18% |
| Failed To Score | 38% | 30% | 45% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.35 | 1.65 | 1.09 |
|
xGA
|
1.82 | 1.53 | 2.08 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
Fixture information - Newell's Old Boys vs Banfield
Match: Newell's Old Boys vs Banfield
Competition: Primera División
Date: Sunday, 23/08/2026
Kick-off: 01:00 (UK time)
Venue: Estadio Marcelo Alberto Bielsa
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Stats
The statistics for Newell's Old Boys vs Banfield that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
2.33
League: 2.07
Both Teams to Score
48%
League: 43%
Over 1.5+
72%
League: 62%
Over 2.5+
38%
League: 35%
Cards
4.85
League: 5.17
Corners
7.47
League: 8.7
Home Team
Newell's Old Boys
Argentina - Primera División
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
L
D
L
W
|
1.05 |
| Home |
W
D
W
D
D
|
1.27 |
| Away |
L
L
D
W
W
|
0.8 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 24% | 27% | 20% |
| Goals | 2.52 | 2.09 | 3 |
| Scored | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Conceded | 1.52 | 1.09 | 2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 52% | 45% | 60% |
| Without Conceding | 19% | 36% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 33% | 27% | 40% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.23 | 1.41 | 1.04 |
|
xGA
|
1.55 | 1.37 | 1.75 |
Away Team
Banfield
Argentina - Primera División
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
W
L
D
W
|
1.19 |
| Home |
W
L
W
D
W
|
1.7 |
| Away |
W
D
L
W
D
|
0.73 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 33% | 50% | 18% |
| Goals | 2.14 | 2.3 | 2 |
| Scored | 1 | 1.3 | 0.73 |
| Conceded | 1.14 | 1 | 1.27 |
| Both Teams to Score | 43% | 40% | 45% |
| Without Conceding | 29% | 40% | 18% |
| Failed To Score | 38% | 30% | 45% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.35 | 1.65 | 1.09 |
|
xGA
|
1.82 | 1.53 | 2.08 |
Corners
9.28 / Match
+13% Corners / Match
Newell's Old Boys received +13% more corners than Banfield in the Primera División
8.23 / Match
Deportivo Riestra
(6)
Defensa y Justicia
(7)
Boca Juniors
(5)
Independiente
(2)
Talleres Córdoba
(8)
Vélez Sarsfield
(4)
Instituto
(4)(1)
Racing Club
(4)
Belgrano
(5)
Estudiantes Río Cuarto
(4)
Sarmiento
(2)
Huracán
(6)
Barracas Central
(2)
Atlético Tucumán
Cards
2.52 / Match
+8% Cards / Match
Newell's Old Boys received +8% more cards than Banfield in the Primera División
2.33 / Match
Deportivo Riestra
(1)
Defensa y Justicia
(1)
Boca Juniors
(2)
Independiente
(3)
Talleres Córdoba
(1)
Vélez Sarsfield
(5)
Instituto
(5)(2)
Racing Club
(3)
Belgrano
(0)
Estudiantes Río Cuarto
(0)
Sarmiento
(3)
Huracán
(0)
Barracas Central
(4)
Atlético Tucumán
Goals Scored
1 / Match
+0%
Both Teams are equal in terms of goals scored
1 / Match
Deportivo Riestra
(2)
Defensa y Justicia
(1)
Boca Juniors
(2)
Independiente
(0)
Talleres Córdoba
(1)
Vélez Sarsfield
(1)
Instituto
(1)(1)
Racing Club
(0)
Belgrano
(0)
Estudiantes Río Cuarto
(3)
Sarmiento
(0)
Huracán
(2)
Barracas Central
(1)
Atlético Tucumán
Goals Conceded
1.52 / Match
+25%
Newell's Old Boys condeded +25% more goals than Banfield
1.14 / Match
Deportivo Riestra
(0)
Defensa y Justicia
(2)
Boca Juniors
(2)
Independiente
(1)
Talleres Córdoba
(0)
Vélez Sarsfield
(1)
Instituto
(1)(0)
Racing Club
(2)
Belgrano
(0)
Estudiantes Río Cuarto
(2)
Sarmiento
(1)
Huracán
(1)
Barracas Central
(1)
Atlético Tucumán
Primera División Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Argentinos Juniors
|
24 | 14 | 6 | 4 | 30 | 19 | 11 | 48 | 2 |
| 2 |
Belgrano
|
25 | 13 | 7 | 5 | 30 | 18 | 12 | 46 | 1.84 |
| 3 |
Rosario Central
|
24 | 13 | 5 | 6 | 30 | 22 | 8 | 44 | 1.83 |
| 4 |
Independiente Rivadavia
|
22 | 12 | 5 | 5 | 35 | 23 | 12 | 41 | 1.86 |
| 5 |
River Plate
|
25 | 12 | 3 | 10 | 31 | 21 | 10 | 39 | 1.56 |
| 6 |
Vélez Sarsfield
|
22 | 10 | 9 | 3 | 25 | 16 | 9 | 39 | 1.77 |
| 7 |
Gimnasia La Plata
|
23 | 12 | 2 | 9 | 26 | 28 | -2 | 38 | 1.65 |
| 8 |
Estudiantes
|
22 | 11 | 4 | 7 | 26 | 13 | 13 | 37 | 1.68 |
| 9 |
Boca Juniors
|
22 | 9 | 9 | 4 | 29 | 19 | 10 | 36 | 1.64 |
| 10 |
Independiente
|
22 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 31 | 26 | 5 | 33 | 1.5 |
| 11 |
Instituto
|
21 | 10 | 3 | 8 | 22 | 19 | 3 | 33 | 1.57 |
| 12 |
Huracán
|
23 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 24 | 20 | 4 | 32 | 1.39 |
| 13 |
Lanús
|
22 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 24 | 23 | 1 | 30 | 1.36 |
| 14 |
Barracas Central
|
21 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 18 | 18 | 0 | 30 | 1.43 |
| 15 |
Talleres Córdoba
|
22 | 8 | 5 | 9 | 23 | 24 | -1 | 29 | 1.32 |
| 16 |
San Lorenzo
|
22 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 18 | 20 | -2 | 29 | 1.32 |
| 17 |
Tigre
|
21 | 6 | 10 | 5 | 22 | 17 | 5 | 28 | 1.33 |
| 18 |
Unión Santa Fe
|
23 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 31 | 31 | 0 | 28 | 1.22 |
| 19 |
Racing Club
|
23 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 23 | 24 | -1 | 28 | 1.22 |
| 20 |
Gimnasia Mendoza
|
21 | 8 | 4 | 9 | 20 | 25 | -5 | 28 | 1.33 |
| 21 |
Sarmiento
|
21 | 9 | 1 | 11 | 23 | 28 | -5 | 28 | 1.33 |
| 22 |
Defensa y Justicia
|
21 | 6 | 9 | 6 | 24 | 28 | -4 | 27 | 1.29 |
| 23 |
Banfield
|
21 | 7 | 4 | 10 | 21 | 24 | -3 | 25 | 1.19 |
| 24 |
Atlético Tucumán
|
21 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 19 | 22 | -3 | 22 | 1.05 |
| 25 |
Newell's Old Boys
|
21 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 21 | 32 | -11 | 22 | 1.05 |
| 26 |
Central Córdoba SdE
|
21 | 6 | 4 | 11 | 14 | 26 | -12 | 22 | 1.05 |
| 27 |
Platense
|
21 | 4 | 9 | 8 | 15 | 24 | -9 | 21 | 1 |
| 28 |
Deportivo Riestra
|
21 | 3 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 17 | -6 | 17 | 0.81 |
| 29 |
Aldosivi
|
21 | 0 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 25 | -16 | 10 | 0.48 |
| 30 |
Estudiantes Río Cuarto
|
21 | 2 | 3 | 16 | 7 | 30 | -23 | 9 | 0.43 |
Odds
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