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Banfield vs Newells Old Boys
Argentina
Liga Profesional Estadio Florencio Sola, Buenos Aires 
Match Events
11'
11'
Nunez W.
21'
21'
Gomez L.
30'
30'
Villegas L.
AI Match Summary
The Liga Profesional game between Banfield and Newells Old Boys finished 3-0, a result that aligned with the model's pre-match lean toward Banfield.
Win Probability Meter
Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles
36%
30%
34%
Draw rate projection: 30% Favored: Banfield
Model Confidence
Aggregate indicator score
66%
/ Medium Confidence
- Banfield carry the better recent record into this one.
- Banfield are the model's pick here, at 36%.
- Regular Liga Profesional form gives a decent read on both sides.
- Strong defensive structures favor a low-scoring, controlled fixture.
- These two have met 5 times recently and Banfield have taken 4 of them.
Goal Probability Engine
Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories
Over 0.5 Goals 92%
Over 1.5 Goals 82%
Over 2.5 Goals 38%
Over 3.5 Goals 19%
Over 4.5 Goals 9%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 68.6%
Banfield Clean Sheet 20%
Newells Old Boys Clean Sheet 14%
Recent Team Form Analysis
Averages per match over historical game filters
| Metric | Banfield | Newells Old Boys |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 28 | 28 |
| Wins | 10 | 6 |
| Draws | 5 | 8 |
| Losses | 13 | 14 |
| Goals Scored | 1.25 | 1.25 |
| Goals Conceded | 1 | 0.88 |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 1.25 | 1.25 |
| Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) | 1.00 | 0.88 |
H2H
Historical prediction success rates across key markets
Feb 21, 2026 Liga Profesional
Banfield vs Newells Old Boys
3:0
Jul 20, 2025 Liga Profesional
Newells Old Boys vs Banfield
1:2
Jan 27, 2025 Liga Profesional
Banfield vs Newells Old Boys
3:0
Jun 4, 2024 Liga Profesional
Banfield vs Newells Old Boys
2:0
Feb 19, 2023 Liga Profesional
Newells Old Boys vs Banfield
2:0
Key Player Impact Analysis
Key performers and expected goal involvement factors
Banfield Compare
Top Goalscorer Perrotta T.
2 Goals Assists Leader Mendez M.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 0.96
Avg xA / game 0.63
Newells Old Boys Compare
Avg xG / game 1.14
Avg xA / game 0.69
SokaPicks Momentum Index
Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)
Banfield 36 / 100
Newells Old Boys 33 / 100
How it's calculated: Weighted formula of recent form points (60%), goal margin trends (20%), home/away adjustments (10%), and squad impact availability ratings (10%).
Attack & Defence Capability Index
Banfield Newells Old Boys
AI Prediction Engine Forecast
Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets
Primary Pick Draw (X)
Secondary Pick Under 2.5 Goals & BTTS Yes
Correct Score 1:1
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Under 2.5
SokaPicks Smart Insights
Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system
Defensive concern: Newells Old Boys conceded in 82% of 28 recent games.
Banfield's goal record stands at 64% scoring rate across 28 recent games.
Historical meetings average 2.60 goals per match.
Recent resilience: Banfield stayed unbeaten in 4 of the last 5 games.
Scoring Trends
Banfield VS Newells Old Boys
1.25 Goals Scored 1.25
1 Goals Conceded 0.88
63% Over 1.5 63%
50% Over 2.5 25%
13% Over 3.5 25%
Recent Form & Match History
Banfield
(Home) 25 Jul
Huracan
1 : 0 Banfield
09 May
Banfield
2 : 1 San Martin T.
02 May
Barracas Central
1 : 2 Banfield
26 Apr
Atl. Tucuman
1 : 1 Banfield
20 Apr
Banfield
0 : 0 Ind. Rivadavia
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09 May
Banfield
2 : 1 San Martin T.
20 Apr
Banfield
0 : 0 Ind. Rivadavia
26 Mar
Banfield
3 : 0 Real Pilar
21 Mar
Banfield
1 : 0 Tigre
11 Mar
Banfield
1 : 2 Gimnasia L.P.
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Newells Old Boys
(Away) 25 Jul
Newells Old Boys
1 : 0 Talleres Cordoba
04 May
Velez Sarsfield
1 : 1 Newells Old Boys
26 Apr
Newells Old Boys
1 : 1 Instituto
17 Apr
Union de Santa Fe
2 : 3 Newells Old Boys
12 Apr
Newells Old Boys
0 : 0 San Lorenzo
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04 May
Velez Sarsfield
1 : 1 Newells Old Boys
17 Apr
Union de Santa Fe
2 : 3 Newells Old Boys
05 Apr
Central Cordoba (Santiago del Estero)
1 : 3 Newells Old Boys
17 Mar
Lanus
5 : 0 Newells Old Boys
21 Feb
Banfield
3 : 0 Newells Old Boys
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League Standings (Group 1)
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Estudiantes L.P. | 16 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 19:7 | 31 |
| 2 | Boca Juniors | 16 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 22:9 | 30 |
| 3 | Velez Sarsfield | 16 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 18:12 | 28 |
| 4 | Talleres Cordoba | 16 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 17:13 | 26 |
| 5 | Independiente | 16 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 24:20 | 24 |
| 6 | Lanus | 16 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 18:15 | 24 |
| 7 | San Lorenzo | 16 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 14:14 | 22 |
| 8 | Union de Santa Fe | 16 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 24:20 | 21 |
| 9 | Instituto | 16 | 6 | 3 | 7 | 17:17 | 21 |
| 10 | Defensa y Justicia | 16 | 4 | 7 | 5 | 18:21 | 19 |
| 11 | Gimnasia Mendoza | 16 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 14:22 | 19 |
| 12 | Platense | 16 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 10:15 | 16 |
| 13 | Central Cordoba (Santiago del Estero) | 16 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 11:21 | 16 |
| 14 | Newells Old Boys | 16 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 15:27 | 15 |
| 15 | Deportivo Riestra | 16 | 1 | 8 | 7 | 5:12 | 11 |
Promotion - Liga Profesional (Apertura - Play Offs)
League Standings (Group 2)
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ind. Rivadavia | 16 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 29:15 | 34 |
| 2 | River Plate | 16 | 9 | 2 | 5 | 22:12 | 29 |
| 3 | Argentinos Jrs | 16 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 17:13 | 29 |
| 4 | Rosario Central | 16 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 20:16 | 28 |
| 5 | CA Belgrano de Cordoba | 16 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 17:13 | 26 |
| 6 | Gimnasia L.P. | 16 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 19:19 | 26 |
| 7 | Huracan | 16 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 17:13 | 22 |
| 8 | Racing Club | 16 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 17:15 | 21 |
| 9 | Barracas Central | 16 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 15:15 | 21 |
| 10 | Tigre | 16 | 4 | 8 | 4 | 18:15 | 20 |
| 11 | Sarmiento Junin | 16 | 6 | 1 | 9 | 13:20 | 19 |
| 12 | Banfield | 16 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 17:19 | 18 |
| 13 | Atl. Tucuman | 16 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 15:20 | 14 |
| 14 | Aldosivi | 16 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 6:19 | 8 |
| 15 | Estudiantes Rio Cuarto | 16 | 1 | 2 | 13 | 5:24 | 5 |
Promotion - Liga Profesional (Apertura - Play Offs)