Boca Juniors vs Newell's Old Boys: match statistics
Boca Juniors demonstrates a decisive advantage in home matches, boasting a 100% win rate and keeping a clean sheet in every home fixture. The hosts dominate possession (80% on average) and generate significantly more goal-scoring opportunities (19 shots per match), translating into a high xG (1.93). Newell's Old Boys exhibit poor away form with a 100% loss rate in away matches, conceding an average of 2 goals per game and achieving only 28% possession. The difference in expected goals (xG 1.93 vs 1.08) and the goal balance clearly favor Boca Juniors. Both teams' form in the last five matches (1.8 points per match for Boca vs 0.8 for Newell's) further confirms the hosts' superiority. All statistical indicators point to a high probability of Boca Juniors winning in front of their home crowd.
Boca Juniors vs Newell's Old Boys: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Boca Juniors play Newell's Old Boys in Primera División (Argentina). The match date is 1 February 2026 at 23:15. Final score: 2:0.
Current form
Boca Juniors: 3-1-1, 2.00 points/match. Newell's Old Boys: 2-3-0, 1.80 points/match.
Goal statistics
Boca Juniors scores 1.41 and concedes 0.71 goals per match. Newell's Old Boys scores 0.94 and concedes 1.69. League average: 2.08 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Boca Juniors 47%, Newell's Old Boys 56%. Over 2.5: Boca Juniors 35%, Newell's Old Boys 38%. League level: BTTS 45%, Over 2.5 34%.
xG, shots and style
Boca Juniors has higher xG: 1.55 vs 1.29. Boca Juniors: 13.1 shots per match, Newell's Old Boys: 10.5.
Match halves
Boca Juniors: half-time lead 29%, second-half goals 0.88. Newell's Old Boys: half-time lead 19%, second-half goals 0.63.
Goals by minute
Boca Juniors: 76-90+ (8 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: 2-0-1. Average goals 2.67, BTTS 0%.
Match description
Boca Juniors demonstrates a decisive advantage in home matches, boasting a 100% win rate and keeping a clean sheet in every home fixture. The hosts dominate possession (80% on average) and generate significantly more goal-scoring opportunities (19 shots per match), translating into a high xG (1.93). Newell's Old Boys exhibit poor away form with a 100% loss rate in away matches, conceding an average of 2 goals per game and achieving only 28% possession. The difference in expected goals (xG 1.93 vs 1.08) and the goal balance clearly favor Boca Juniors. Both teams' form in the last five matches (1.8 points per match for Boca vs 0.8 for Newell's) further confirms the hosts' superiority. All statistical indicators point to a high probability of Boca Juniors winning in front of their home crowd.
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
| Boca Juniors | Newell's Old Boys | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 35% | 32% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.30 | 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.
Boca Juniors is 11% better for: last-5 form.
2 pts / match - Boca Juniors · 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.
Boca Juniors is 50% better for: goals scored per match.
1.41 goals / match - Boca Juniors · 0.94 goals / match - Newell's Old Boys
Boca Juniors is 138% better for: goals conceded per match.
0.71 goals / match - Boca Juniors · 1.69 goals / match - Newell's Old Boys
Boca Juniors scores in 88% of matches (15 of 17 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 Boca Juniors keeps a clean sheet in 53% (9 of 17 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 — Boca Juniors
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.
Boca Juniors is 33% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.41 pts / match - Boca Juniors · 1.06 pts / match - Newell's Old Boys
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Boca Juniors - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 29% of matches and wins 47%. 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 | 2.00 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 1.4 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 20% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +3 | +2 |
| 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 76-90 (8 goli). Concedes most in 0-15 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): +6 - 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
Boca Juniors
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
| Boca Juniors | Liga | Newell's Old Boys | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | • 2.12 | 2.08 | ▲ 2.63 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 47% | 45% | ▲ 56% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | • 35% | 34% | ▲ 38% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 53% | 34% | ▼ 13% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 59% | 61% | ▼ 50% |
| Goal after half-time | • 71% | 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): Boca Juniors 2 - 0 - 1 Newell's Old Boys. Average goals 2.67, both teams scored in 0% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Boca Juniors vs Newell's Old Boys?
The Primera División match finished Boca Juniors 2:0 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 Boca Juniors and Newell's Old Boys?
In the last 3 head-to-head matches Boca Juniors won 2, Newell's Old Boys won 1 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 2.67 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Boca Juniors vs Newell's Old Boys?
Boca Juniors score 1.41 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 47% of Boca Juniors's matches and 56% of Newell's Old Boys's.
What form are Boca Juniors and Newell's Old Boys in?
Over the last 5 games Boca Juniors have a 3-1-1 record (2.00 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 Boca Juniors vs Newell's Old Boys?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Boca Juniors vs Newell's Old Boys: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.