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Newells Old Boys vs Union de Santa Fe - H2H Analysis, Preview & Predictions
Argentina
Liga Profesional Estadio Marcelo Bielsa, Rosario 
AI Match Summary
Newells Old Boys host Union de Santa Fe in the Liga Profesional. This one's hard to separate. Recent numbers: Newells Old Boys at 0.93 goals for, 1.29 against; Union de Santa Fe at 1.5 for, 1.5 against. Past meetings favor Newells Old Boys slightly — 2-2-1 in wins/losses/draws. They last met on Apr 17, 2026, ending 2:3. xG projections (1.31 - 1.06) back Union de Santa Fe to edge this. The model's pick is Home (1) to win or Under 2.5 goals.
Win Probability Meter
Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles
Model Confidence
Aggregate indicator score
- Union de Santa Fe have won more games recently than Newells Old Boys.
- 62% — that's where the model lands on Newells Old Boys taking it.
- This is a straightforward league game — the season-long numbers should hold up.
- Strong defensive structures favor a low-scoring, controlled fixture.
Goal Probability Engine
Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories
Recent Team Form Analysis
Averages per match over historical game filters
| Metric | Newells Old Boys | Union de Santa Fe |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 28 | 30 |
| Wins | 8 | 11 |
| Draws | 10 | 6 |
| Losses | 10 | 13 |
| Goals Scored | 0.93 | 1.5 |
| Goals Conceded | 1.29 | 1.5 |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 1.31 | 1.06 |
| Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) | 1.10 | 1.40 |
H2H
Historical prediction success rates across key markets
SokaPicks Momentum Index
Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)
Attack & Defence Capability Index
AI Prediction Engine Forecast
Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets
SokaPicks Smart Insights
Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system
Defensive concern: Union de Santa Fe conceded in 87% of 30 recent games.
Newells Old Boys scored in 61% of their last 28 games.
Games between these two average 2.80 goals.
Newells Old Boys went unbeaten in 4 of their last 5 games.
Scoring Trends
Recent Form & Match History
Newells Old Boys
(Home)Union de Santa Fe
(Away)League Standings (Group 1)
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Instituto | 13 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 20:10 | 29 |
| 2 | Boca Juniors | 13 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 21:14 | 24 |
| 3 | Defensa y Justicia | 13 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 18:12 | 24 |
| 4 | Velez Sarsfield | 13 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 18:13 | 24 |
| 5 | Lanus | 13 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 16:9 | 23 |
| 6 | Newells Old Boys | 13 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 13:10 | 20 |
| 7 | Gimnasia Mendoza | 14 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 16:15 | 20 |
| 8 | Independiente | 13 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 12:13 | 19 |
| 9 | San Lorenzo | 13 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 7:12 | 17 |
| 10 | Estudiantes L.P. | 13 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 16:15 | 14 |
| 11 | Union de Santa Fe | 13 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 18:22 | 14 |
| 12 | Platense | 14 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 14:20 | 14 |
| 13 | Deportivo Riestra | 13 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 10:13 | 12 |
| 14 | Central Cordoba (Santiago del Estero) | 13 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 11:18 | 10 |
| 15 | Talleres Cordoba | 13 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 12:20 | 9 |
League Standings (Group 2)
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rosario Central | 13 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 20:11 | 25 |
| 2 | Argentinos Jrs | 13 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 17:11 | 25 |
| 3 | Gimnasia L.P. | 14 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 21:18 | 25 |
| 4 | CA Belgrano de Cordoba | 13 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 14:10 | 22 |
| 5 | Sarmiento Junin | 14 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 22:21 | 21 |
| 6 | River Plate | 13 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 18:13 | 20 |
| 7 | Barracas Central | 13 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 11:10 | 19 |
| 8 | Huracan | 13 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 12:12 | 19 |
| 9 | Ind. Rivadavia | 13 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 17:21 | 19 |
| 10 | Atl. Tucuman | 14 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 13:13 | 17 |
| 11 | Tigre | 14 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 13:16 | 13 |
| 12 | Banfield | 13 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 14:19 | 13 |
| 13 | Racing Club | 13 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 14:20 | 12 |
| 14 | Estudiantes Rio Cuarto | 13 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 8:17 | 9 |
| 15 | Aldosivi | 13 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 14:22 | 8 |
