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
Game details
Boca Juniors played against Newell's Old Boys in Primera División (Argentina). The game was played on February 1, 2026. Final score: 2:0.
Recent form
Boca Juniors has 1 win, 0 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 1.50 points per game. Newell's Old Boys has 0 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss, with 0.50 points per game.
Scoring records
Boca Juniors scores 1.00 goals per game and allows 1.00. Newell's Old Boys scores 1.00 and allows 1.50. Games in this league average 1.86 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 50% of Boca Juniors's games and 100% of Newell's Old Boys's. The Over 2.5 rates are 50% and 50%, compared with league averages of 54% for BTTS and 34% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Boca Juniors has the higher season xG average, 1.63 to 1.31 per game. Boca Juniors takes 14.5 shots per game, while Newell's Old Boys takes 11.0.
First-half and second-half trends
Boca Juniors leads at halftime in 0% of its games and scores 1.00 goals per game after halftime. Newell's Old Boys leads at halftime in 0% and scores 1.00 after halftime.
When the teams score
Boca Juniors's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (2 goals). For Newell's Old Boys, it is minutes 76-90+ (2 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Primera División games average 1.86 goals. Both teams score in 54% of games, and 34% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 3 previous meetings were available. The record was 2 home wins, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 2.67 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
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.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Boca Juniors | Newell's Old Boys | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 21% | 32% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.33 | 0.29 |
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 games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Boca Juniors is 200% better for: last-5 form.
1.5 pts / game - Boca Juniors · 0.5 pts / game - 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 allowed per game.
1 goals / game - Boca Juniors · 1.5 goals / game - Newell's Old Boys
Boca Juniors scores in 100% of games (2 of 2 meczów), while Newell's Old Boys keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 2 meczów).
Newell's Old Boys scores in 100% of games (2 of 2 meczów), while Boca Juniors keeps a clean sheet in 50% (1 of 2 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Boca Juniors
Over / Under - Newell's Old Boys
1st half
2nd half
Game 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)
Boca Juniors - second-half results
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Newell's Old Boys - second-half results
Allows 0.5 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.50 | 3.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.0 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 0.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 50% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 50% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 50% | 100% |
| No goal | 100% | 0% |
| Goal difference | -2 | +2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.50 | 1.50 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.0 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.5 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 0.5 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 50% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 50% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 50% |
| Clean sheet | 50% | 50% |
| No goal | 100% | 0% |
| Goal difference | -1 | 0 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (2 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (1). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (2 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (1). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - 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 from completed games this season.
Game profile
Boca Juniors
Newell's Old Boys
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games 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 per game | ▲ 2.00 | 1.86 | ▲ 2.50 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 50% | 54% | ▲ 100% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 50% | 34% | ▲ 50% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 50% | 30% | ▼ 0% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 50% | 57% | ▼ 50% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 100% | 71% | ▲ 100% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Away team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from Boca Juniors's perspective: 2 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Newell's Old Boys. Games average 2.67 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
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 1.00 goals per game on average and Newell's Old Boys 1.00. The Primera División average is 1.86 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 34% of games. Both teams score in 50% of Boca Juniors's matches and 100% 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 1-0-1 record (1.50 points per game) and Newell's Old Boys 0-1-1 (0.50 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.