Banfield vs Newells Old Boys – Schedule & Where to Watch on TV

Result
3:0
21/02/2026 at 17:15 (Time Zone – GMT-5 (America/New_York))
  • Liga Profesional - Apertura - Round 6
  • Referee: Tello F. (Arg)
  • Where to Watch on TV:
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Match Stats

Expected goals (xG)
1.590.47
Ball possession
54%46%
Total shots
179
Shots on target
92
Big chances
41
Corner kicks
42
Passes
69% (179/259)68% (153/225)
Yellow cards
33
Expected goals (xG)
1.590.47
xG on target (xGOT)
2.530.08
Total shots
179
Shots on target
92
Shots off target
66
Blocked shots
21
Shots inside the box
127
Shots outside the box
52
Hit the woodwork
00
Headed goals
20
Big chances
41
Corner kicks
42
Touches in opposition box
2216
Accurate through passes
00
Offsides
22
Free kicks
1815
Passes
69% (179/259)68% (153/225)
Long passes
41% (27/66)37% (23/62)
Passes in final third
56% (44/79)58% (57/99)
Crosses
38% (6/16)50% (6/12)
Expected assists (xA)
0.831.09
Throw ins
2926
Fouls
1518
Tackles
59% (16/27)74% (17/23)
Duels won
7665
Clearances
2629
Interceptions
68
Errors leading to shot
00
Errors leading to goal
00
Goalkeeper saves
26
xGOT faced
0.082.53
Goals prevented
0.08-0.47

Key Moments

Here there are
  • 1st Half (0 - 0)
  • 11', Nunez W. 🟨,
  • 21', Gomez L. 🟨,
  • 30', Villegas L. 🟨,
  • 2nd Half (3 - 0)
  • 46', Villegas L. , Adoryan T. ,
  • 46', Gomez L. , Zalazar D. ,
  • 52', 1 - 0, Perrotta T. , Pinero L. (A),
  • 58', Esponda M. , Orozco F. ,
  • 65', Meriano N. 🟨,
  • 67', 2 - 0, Mendez M. , Zalazar D. (A),
  • 73', 3 - 0, Perrotta T. , Lopez S. (A),
  • 74', Hoyos M. , Sotelo D. ,
  • 74', Gomez J. , Guch F. ,
  • 74', Nunez W. , Herrera L. ,
  • 77', Pinero L. , Moreno N. ,
  • 79', Perrotta T. , Anselmo F. ,
  • 81', Mendez M. , Auzmendi R. ,
  • 83', Salcedo S. 🟨,
  • 86', Mendez A. 🟨,

Highlights

Chances of winning


Banfield
38.8%
Draw
32.6%
Newells Old Boys
28.6%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)
49.4% 29.4% 21.1%


Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

  • Banfield has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-10.6%)
  • Note: This is a significant drop in prediction, indicating that Banfield's form might have worsened.
  • Newells Old Boys has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+7.5%)
  • Note: This is a significant improvement in prediction, suggesting Newells Old Boys's recent form is better than expected.
  • Banfield - Newells Old Boys Odds

    1 X 2 Marga
    Avarage Now
    (Initially)
    2.43
    (1.89)
    2.88
    (3.18)
    3.28
    (4.43)
    6.4%
    (7%)

    • The most likely Over/Under: 2.00
    What is the prediction for Banfield - Newells Old Boys?
  • Users Predictions: 9 users predict this event. Banfield will win (votes: 1 - 11.1%). Newells Old Boys will win (votes: 1 - 11.1%). It will Tie (votes: 7 - 77.8%).
    Confidence interval (95%) for a draw: 50.6%100%.
  • Verified Performance Core (Selected Experts): 1 Selected Experts predict this event. Tie (votes: 1 - 100%).
  • Over/Under & Asian Handicap Predictions by Selected Experts:
    • DC - Banfield (1.28) (votes: 1 - 100%) .
    • O/U 3.5 - under (votes: 1 - 100%) .
  • Overall Expert Consensus (including all markets): 2 Selected Experts predict this event. Banfield (votes: 1 - 50%). Tie (votes: 1 - 50%).
  • The most likely score by Bookmakers is 1:1.
  • Preview Facts
    • We will watch a tense game between outsiders (ranked 13 and 15).
    • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Banfield won 3.
    • Both teams are struggling and far from their best.
    • Banfield might have a minor edge in this game.
    • There will not play in Banfield: Colazo N. (Injury) Esquivel S. (Injury) Oviedo B. (Knee Injury)
    • There will not play in Newells Old Boys: Montero A. (Knee Injury)
    • In the last 15 head-to-head matches, Banfield won 6 matches, drew 4 matches, lost 5 matches, and goals 17:10. (average 1.1:0.7).
    • Including home matches between the teams, Banfield won 3 matches, drew 1 match, lost 2 matches, and goals 9:5. (average 1.5:0.8).
    What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
    The latest head-to-head matches between Banfield - Newells Old Boys were as follows:
    20.07.2025 Newells Old Boys - Banfield 1:2
    27.01.2025 Banfield - Newells Old Boys 3:0
    04.06.2024 Banfield - Newells Old Boys 2:0
    18.02.2023 Newells Old Boys - Banfield 2:0
    Latest results of Banfield
    Latest results of Newells Old Boys
    Argentinian Liga Profesional Table
    Apertura

    Group A
    PlWDLDiffPts
    1Estudiantes L.P. ✔ 1694319:71231
    2Boca Juniors ✔ 1686222:91330
    3Velez Sarsfield ✔ 1576217:11627
    4Talleres Cordoba ✔ 1675417:13426
    5Independiente ✔ 1666424:20424
    6Lanus ✔ 1666418:15324
    7San Lorenzo ✔ 1657414:14022
    8Union de Santa Fe1656524:20421
    9Defensa y Justicia1547417:19-219
    10Instituto1553715:17-218
    11Platense1637610:15-516
    12Gimnasia Mendoza1544712:21-916
    13Central Cordoba1644811:21-1016
    14Newells Old Boys1535714:26-1214
    15Dep. Riestra161875:12-711


    Group B
    PlWDLDiffPts
    1Ind. Rivadavia ✔ 16104229:151434
    2River Plate ✔ 1592422:111129
    3Argentinos Jrs ✔ 1685317:13429
    4Rosario Central ✔ 1684420:16428
    5Belgrano ✔ 1675417:13426
    6Gimnasia L.P. ✔ 1682619:19026
    7Huracan1657417:13422
    8Racing Club1656517:15221
    9Barracas Central1656515:15021
    10Tigre1648418:15320
    11Sarmiento Junin1661913:20-719
    12Banfield1653817:19-218
    13Atl. Tucuman1525814:20-611
    14Aldosivi160886:19-138
    15Estudiantes Rio Cuarto1512125:22-175

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