Banfield vs Newell's Old Boys: match statistics
Banfield appears to have the advantage in this match, despite both teams showing poor form. The hosts have won 33% of their home games and have a goal difference of -1, while Newell's Old Boys have not won a single away match this season, conceding an average of 1.67 goals per game. xG statistics show that Banfield creates more chances at home (1.45 xG) compared to Newell's away (0.95 xG). A key factor is that the visitors have not earned a single point in away matches, which with a 67% loss rate makes them a clear underdog. Banfield also holds an advantage in average shots (13 vs 7.67) and ball possession (46% vs 39%), which should translate into match control and a greater chance of victory.
Banfield vs Newell's Old Boys: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Banfield play Newell's Old Boys in Primera División (Argentina). The match date is 21 February 2026 at 23:15. Final score: 3:0.
Current form
Banfield: 1-2-2, 1.00 points/match. Newell's Old Boys: 2-3-0, 1.80 points/match.
Goal statistics
Banfield scores 1.06 and concedes 1.19 goals per match. Newell's Old Boys scores 0.94 and concedes 1.69. League average: 2.08 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Banfield 50%, Newell's Old Boys 56%. Over 2.5: Banfield 44%, Newell's Old Boys 38%. League level: BTTS 45%, Over 2.5 34%.
xG, shots and style
Banfield has higher xG: 1.37 vs 1.29. Banfield: 11.9 shots per match, Newell's Old Boys: 10.5.
Match halves
Banfield: half-time lead 19%, second-half goals 0.69. Newell's Old Boys: half-time lead 19%, second-half goals 0.63.
Goals by minute
Banfield: 46-60 (4 goals). Newell's Old Boys: 76-90+ (9 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Primera División: 2.08 goals per match, BTTS 45%, Over 2.5 34%.
Head-to-head
3 H2H matches: 3-0-0. Average goals 2.67, BTTS 33%.
Match description
Banfield appears to have the advantage in this match, despite both teams showing poor form. The hosts have won 33% of their home games and have a goal difference of -1, while Newell's Old Boys have not won a single away match this season, conceding an average of 1.67 goals per game. xG statistics show that Banfield creates more chances at home (1.45 xG) compared to Newell's away (0.95 xG). A key factor is that the visitors have not earned a single point in away matches, which with a 67% loss rate makes them a clear underdog. Banfield also holds an advantage in average shots (13 vs 7.67) and ball possession (46% vs 39%), which should translate into match control and a greater chance of victory.
Half-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| Banfield | Newell's Old Boys | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 30% | 32% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.29 | 0.28 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Newell's Old Boys is 80% better for: last-5 form.
1 pts / match - Banfield · 1.8 pts / match - Newell's Old Boys
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Banfield is 13% better for: goals scored per match.
1.06 goals / match - Banfield · 0.94 goals / match - Newell's Old Boys
Banfield is 42% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.19 goals / match - Banfield · 1.69 goals / match - Newell's Old Boys
Banfield scores in 69% of matches (11 of 16 matches), while Newell's Old Boys keeps a clean sheet in 13% (2 of 16 matches).
Newell's Old Boys scores in 63% of matches (10 of 16 matches), while Banfield keeps a clean sheet in 25% (4 of 16 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under — Banfield
Over / Under — Newell's Old Boys
1st half
2nd half
Match halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Banfield - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 19% of matches and wins 31%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Newell's Old Boys - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 19% of matches and wins 19%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.6 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.80 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 1.0 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -1 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.80 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 1.0 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 20% |
| No goal | 60% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +3 | 0 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (4 goli). Concedes most in 16-30 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (9 goli). Concedes most in 46-60 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): +4 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Banfield
Newell's Old Boys
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Primera División).
Teams vs league
| Banfield | Liga | Newell's Old Boys | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 2.25 | 2.08 | ▲ 2.63 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 50% | 45% | ▲ 56% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 44% | 34% | ▲ 38% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 25% | 34% | ▼ 13% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 63% | 61% | ▼ 50% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 75% | 71% | ▲ 94% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Recent meetings (3): Banfield 3 - 0 - 0 Newell's Old Boys. Average goals 2.67, both teams scored in 33% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Banfield vs Newell's Old Boys?
The Primera División match finished Banfield 3:0 Newell's Old Boys. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Banfield and Newell's Old Boys?
In the last 3 head-to-head matches Banfield won 3, Newell's Old Boys won 0 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 2.67 goals, with both teams scoring in 33% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Banfield vs Newell's Old Boys?
Banfield score 1.06 goals per game on average and Newell's Old Boys 0.94. The Primera División average is 2.08 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 34% of games. Both teams score in 50% of Banfield's matches and 56% of Newell's Old Boys's.
What form are Banfield and Newell's Old Boys in?
Over the last 5 games Banfield have a 1-2-2 record (1.00 points per game) and Newell's Old Boys 2-3-0 (1.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Banfield vs Newell's Old Boys?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.