Newell’s Old Boys
- Newell’s Old Boys sit 28th in Liga Profesional - Apertura 2026 having failed to take a point from their opening fixture.
- Sergio Gomez has taken the reins at Newell’s Old Boys and has a huge rebuild job on his hands as he attempts to bring structure and defensive discipline back to the team.
CA Independiente
- CA Independiente occupy 9th place with 1 point.
- CA Independiente are unbeaten in their last 5 matches, taking 11 points from 15 (W3, D2).
- Gustavo Quinteros has added some steel and structure back into this CA Independiente side since he was appointed as head coach in September 2025, setting up with a disciplined block and double pivot before looking to play fast and direct when they regain possession.
Head-to-Head
CA Independiente have failed to leave with 3 points in their last 2 away games against Newell’s.
Key Players
- Gabriel Avalos
- Gabriel Avalos has scored 2 of CA Independiente’s last 5 goals in 4 appearances, contributing 1 assist in 1 match in Liga Profesional - Apertura 2026.
- Luciano Cabral
- Luciano Cabral has already got on the scoresheet in Liga Profesional - Apertura 2026.
Betting Insights
- CA Independiente are 2.12 to win this match, while Newell’s are 3.8 outsiders.
- With both teams drawing their last 2 matches, we think that Under 2.5 goals looks favorable in this match at odds of 1.48.
Prediction
- However, with Newell’s struggling for confidence and form, we’re going to side with CA Independiente here, who will likely have the advantage in this tactical battle if Gabriel Avalos continues to provide a threat to the goal, having scored 2 of their last 5 goals.
- With Luciano Cabral also getting on the scoresheet in Liga Profesional - Apertura 2026 already, they have the quality to hurt the hosts on the break, so we’re backing CA Independiente to nick this one.
