Primera División
Platense vs Newell's Old Boys
Sun, 20 Sep 2026 - 21:00 (UK Time)
Stadium: Estadio Ciudad de Vicente López
Platense vs Newell's Old Boys Prediction & Stats - Primera División 2026
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Platense vs Newell's Old Boys carries real history into this round of the Primera División.
The two sides meet on 20/09 (Sunday) at Estadio Ciudad de Vicente López, 21:00 (UK time).
Read the Platense vs Newell's Old Boys prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on Platense 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 Platense vs Newell's Old Boys call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
Correct Score: 1 - 1
Last updated on 18-09-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Platense the side to beat, with roughly 43% 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.
Platense Preview
Platense reach this fixture 25 match into their Primera División. Here is where Calamares stand:
In this competition
5 won, 10 drawn, 10 lost
1 points per game
19 scored, at 0.76 a game
29 conceded, at 1.16 a game
Calamares, season-wide
10 won, 15 drawn, 13 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Kevin Nicolás Retamar, 3 goals
Most assists: Guido Mainero, 3 assists
Recent results — Platense
23/10/2026 17:30
17/10/2026 16:30
11/10/2026 16:00
05/10/2026 18:00
01/10/2026 20:15
Newell's Old Boys: how they are travelling
Newell's Old Boys come in 25 matches into their Primera División.
Here is what Newell's have produced:
In this competition
6 won, 10 drawn, 9 lost
1.12 points per game
25 scored, at 1 a game
35 conceded, at 1.4 a game
Newell's, season-wide
6 won, 10 drawn, 10 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Matías Fernando Cóccaro Ferreira, 6 goals
Most assists: Facundo Samuel Guch, 4 assists
Recent results — Newell's
24/10/2026 18:15
19/10/2026 18:00
12/10/2026 17:30
03/10/2026 16:00
20/09/2026 16:00
The head-to-head favours Newell's Old Boys
Newell's Old Boys have generally come out ahead of Calamares in their recent meetings.
From 7 match(es):
Newell's Old Boys: 3 win(s)
Platense: 0 win(s)
Drawn: 4
That trend is worth factoring into the Platense vs Newell's Old Boys prediction.
Form comparison Platense 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
Platense
Argentina - Primera División
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
L
D
D
L
|
1 |
| Home |
L
D
L
D
D
|
0.92 |
| Away |
W
D
L
L
W
|
1.08 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 20% | 17% | 23% |
| Goals | 1.92 | 2 | 1.85 |
| Scored | 0.76 | 0.67 | 0.85 |
| Conceded | 1.16 | 1.33 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 44% | 42% | 46% |
| Without Conceding | 28% | 17% | 38% |
| Failed To Score | 48% | 50% | 46% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.46 | 1.61 | 1.32 |
|
xGA
|
1.39 | 1.32 | 1.46 |
Away Team
Newell's Old Boys
Argentina - Primera División
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
D
D
W
L
|
1.12 |
| Home |
D
W
D
D
W
|
1.38 |
| Away |
W
D
L
D
D
|
0.83 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 24% | 31% | 17% |
| Goals | 2.4 | 2.15 | 2.67 |
| Scored | 1 | 1.08 | 0.92 |
| Conceded | 1.4 | 1.08 | 1.75 |
| Both Teams to Score | 56% | 54% | 58% |
| Without Conceding | 20% | 31% | 8% |
| Failed To Score | 32% | 23% | 42% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.23 | 1.45 | 1 |
|
xGA
|
1.55 | 1.34 | 1.77 |
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 Platense 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 to Win
Despite playing away, Newell's Old Boys enters this fixture as the favorite against Platense. While an away win can be risky, our betting tip is to back Newell's Old Boys on the 1X2 market.
Their ability to perform on the road has been impressive, and based on their recent performance, we expect them to take home the three points.
Fixture information - Platense vs Newell's Old Boys
Match: Platense vs Newell's Old Boys
Competition: Primera División
Date: Sunday, 20/09/2026
Kick-off: 21:00 (UK time)
Venue: Estadio Ciudad de Vicente López
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Stats
The statistics for Tinta de calamar 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
2.16
League: 2.13
Both Teams to Score
50%
League: 47%
Over 1.5+
68%
League: 64%
Over 2.5+
34%
League: 38%
Cards
4.36
League: 5.09
Corners
7.96
League: 8.71
Home Team
Platense
Argentina - Primera División
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
L
D
D
L
|
1 |
| Home |
L
D
L
D
D
|
0.92 |
| Away |
W
D
L
L
W
|
1.08 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 20% | 17% | 23% |
| Goals | 1.92 | 2 | 1.85 |
| Scored | 0.76 | 0.67 | 0.85 |
| Conceded | 1.16 | 1.33 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 44% | 42% | 46% |
| Without Conceding | 28% | 17% | 38% |
| Failed To Score | 48% | 50% | 46% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.46 | 1.61 | 1.32 |
|
xGA
|
1.39 | 1.32 | 1.46 |
Away Team
Newell's Old Boys
Argentina - Primera División
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
D
D
W
L
|
1.12 |
| Home |
D
W
D
D
W
|
1.38 |
| Away |
W
D
L
D
D
|
0.83 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 24% | 31% | 17% |
| Goals | 2.4 | 2.15 | 2.67 |
| Scored | 1 | 1.08 | 0.92 |
| Conceded | 1.4 | 1.08 | 1.75 |
| Both Teams to Score | 56% | 54% | 58% |
| Without Conceding | 20% | 31% | 8% |
| Failed To Score | 32% | 23% | 42% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.23 | 1.45 | 1 |
|
xGA
|
1.55 | 1.34 | 1.77 |
Corners
8.08 / Match
+13% Corners / Match
Newell's Old Boys received +13% more corners than Platense in the Primera División
9.16 / Match
Gimnasia Mendoza
(9)
Lanús
(12)
Argentinos Juniors
(8)
Vélez Sarsfield
(4)
Newell's Old Boys
(6)
Estudiantes
(2)
Deportivo Riestra
(3)(5)
San Lorenzo
(6)
Central Córdoba SdE
(7)
Gimnasia Mendoza
(3)
Lanús
(1)
Platense
(8)
Vélez Sarsfield
(2)
Rosario Central
Cards
1.96 / Match
+22% Cards / Match
Newell's Old Boys received +22% more cards than Platense in the Primera División
2.4 / Match
Gimnasia Mendoza
(1)
Lanús
(2)
Argentinos Juniors
(3)
Vélez Sarsfield
(2)
Newell's Old Boys
(4)
Estudiantes
(3)
Deportivo Riestra
(1)(3)
San Lorenzo
(3)
Central Córdoba SdE
(2)
Gimnasia Mendoza
(0)
Lanús
(2)
Platense
(0)
Vélez Sarsfield
(5)
Rosario Central
Goals Scored
0.76 / Match
+32%
Newell's Old Boys is +32% better in terms of goals scored
1 / Match
Gimnasia Mendoza
(2)
Lanús
(0)
Argentinos Juniors
(1)
Vélez Sarsfield
(2)
Newell's Old Boys
(0)
Estudiantes
(1)
Deportivo Riestra
(1)(0)
San Lorenzo
(2)
Central Córdoba SdE
(0)
Gimnasia Mendoza
(0)
Lanús
(1)
Platense
(1)
Vélez Sarsfield
(1)
Rosario Central
Goals Conceded
1.16 / Match
+17%
Newell's Old Boys condeded +17% more goals than Platense
1.4 / Match
Gimnasia Mendoza
(1)
Lanús
(1)
Argentinos Juniors
(1)
Vélez Sarsfield
(2)
Newell's Old Boys
(1)
Estudiantes
(2)
Deportivo Riestra
(1)(0)
San Lorenzo
(1)
Central Córdoba SdE
(1)
Gimnasia Mendoza
(0)
Lanús
(0)
Platense
(1)
Vélez Sarsfield
(1)
Rosario Central
Primera División Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Rosario Central
|
33 | 18 | 8 | 7 | 47 | 30 | 17 | 62 | 1.88 |
| 2 |
Argentinos Juniors
|
32 | 17 | 10 | 5 | 38 | 25 | 13 | 61 | 1.91 |
| 3 |
River Plate
|
34 | 18 | 5 | 11 | 48 | 30 | 18 | 59 | 1.74 |
| 4 |
Belgrano
|
34 | 16 | 10 | 8 | 38 | 27 | 11 | 58 | 1.71 |
| 5 |
Boca Juniors
|
31 | 15 | 12 | 4 | 46 | 26 | 20 | 57 | 1.84 |
| 6 |
Vélez Sarsfield
|
31 | 14 | 13 | 4 | 41 | 26 | 15 | 55 | 1.77 |
| 7 |
Gimnasia La Plata
|
32 | 16 | 6 | 10 | 41 | 39 | 2 | 54 | 1.69 |
| 8 |
Independiente Rivadavia
|
30 | 15 | 8 | 7 | 47 | 38 | 9 | 53 | 1.77 |
| 9 |
Instituto
|
29 | 15 | 5 | 9 | 37 | 27 | 10 | 50 | 1.72 |
| 10 |
Lanús
|
31 | 13 | 9 | 9 | 35 | 27 | 8 | 48 | 1.55 |
| 11 |
Defensa y Justicia
|
30 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 38 | 34 | 4 | 46 | 1.53 |
| 12 |
Estudiantes
|
30 | 13 | 6 | 11 | 35 | 23 | 12 | 45 | 1.5 |
| 13 |
Independiente
|
31 | 12 | 9 | 10 | 38 | 37 | 1 | 45 | 1.45 |
| 14 |
Huracán
|
32 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 32 | 30 | 2 | 44 | 1.38 |
| 15 |
Barracas Central
|
30 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 28 | 26 | 2 | 43 | 1.43 |
| 16 |
San Lorenzo
|
31 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 23 | 28 | -5 | 41 | 1.32 |
| 17 |
Sarmiento
|
30 | 12 | 4 | 14 | 35 | 41 | -6 | 40 | 1.33 |
| 18 |
Gimnasia Mendoza
|
30 | 11 | 6 | 13 | 30 | 37 | -7 | 39 | 1.3 |
| 19 |
Unión Santa Fe
|
31 | 10 | 8 | 13 | 44 | 45 | -1 | 38 | 1.23 |
| 20 |
Racing Club
|
32 | 9 | 9 | 14 | 33 | 38 | -5 | 36 | 1.13 |
| 21 |
Newell's Old Boys
|
30 | 8 | 12 | 10 | 28 | 37 | -9 | 36 | 1.2 |
| 22 |
Talleres Córdoba
|
31 | 9 | 7 | 15 | 30 | 37 | -7 | 34 | 1.1 |
| 23 |
Tigre
|
30 | 7 | 12 | 11 | 31 | 31 | 0 | 33 | 1.1 |
| 24 |
Banfield
|
30 | 8 | 8 | 14 | 32 | 39 | -7 | 32 | 1.07 |
| 25 |
Atlético Tucumán
|
30 | 7 | 10 | 13 | 28 | 33 | -5 | 31 | 1.03 |
| 26 |
Platense
|
30 | 6 | 12 | 12 | 24 | 35 | -11 | 30 | 1 |
| 27 |
Central Córdoba SdE
|
30 | 6 | 8 | 16 | 22 | 44 | -22 | 26 | 0.87 |
| 28 |
Deportivo Riestra
|
29 | 3 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 25 | -10 | 23 | 0.79 |
| 29 |
Aldosivi
|
30 | 3 | 10 | 17 | 21 | 41 | -20 | 19 | 0.63 |
| 30 |
Estudiantes Río Cuarto
|
30 | 3 | 5 | 22 | 14 | 43 | -29 | 14 | 0.47 |
Odds
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