Banfield
- Banfield are the direct, more attacking side of the two, with Pedro Troglio favouring a structure-first approach based around a double-pivot and quick, vertical transitions.
- They press aggressively in the right areas, sit deep and then hit on the counter-attack.
- Banfield have won 1, drawn 1 and lost 3 of their last 5 matches in the league, losing their last two against Belgrano and Racing Club.
Newell’s Old Boys
- Newell’s Old Boys are more conservative, preferring to maintain control of the midfield and minimise turnovers with flexible formations and selective pressing.
- Newell’s Old Boys are winless in the Apertura in 2026.
Head-to-Head
Banfield have won the last two meetings, including a 2-1 away win seven months ago.
Key Players
- Ignacio Ramirez is Newell’s Old Boys’ top-scorer with 1 goal in 3 league appearances.
- Mauro Mendez is Banfield’s main scoring threat with 2 goals, 2 of which have come in their last 5.
- Banfield’s Luis Ignacio Abraham has been their star performer so far in the season, contributing 2 assists in 5 league matches.
Betting Insights
- Banfield are the slight betting favorites at 2.32, with Newell’s Old Boys at 3.5 and the tie at 2.98.
- Banfield have won 1, drawn 1 and lost 1 of their 3 home matches so far in the Apertura, conceding an average of 1.33 goals per game.
- Newell’s Old Boys have failed to win any of their 3 away games in the Apertura, conceding 5 goals in total.
- With both managers in the hot seat and a lack of quality in the attacking lines of both teams, Under 2.5 goals at 1.5 looks a good fit for this encounter.
Prediction
With Banfield losing 3 of their last 5 games and Newell’s Old Boys winless in their last 5, both sides will be desperate for a result, and this could lead to a tense, low-scoring affair .
