Newell's Old Boys vs Banfield: match statistics
Newell's Old Boys vs Banfield: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Newell's Old Boys played against Banfield in Primera División (Argentina). The game was played on August 23, 2026. Final score: 2:1.
Recent form
Newell's Old Boys has 2 wins, 3 draws and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.80 points per game. Banfield has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses, with 1.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Newell's Old Boys scores 0.94 goals per game and allows 1.69. Banfield scores 1.06 and allows 1.19. Games in this league average 2.08 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 56% of Newell's Old Boys's games and 50% of Banfield's. The Over 2.5 rates are 38% and 44%, compared with league averages of 45% for BTTS and 34% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Banfield has the higher season xG average, 1.37 to 1.29 per game. Newell's Old Boys takes 10.5 shots per game, while Banfield takes 11.9.
First-half and second-half trends
Newell's Old Boys leads at halftime in 19% of its games and scores 0.63 goals per game after halftime. Banfield leads at halftime in 19% and scores 0.69 after halftime.
When the teams score
Newell's Old Boys's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (9 goals). For Banfield, it is minutes 46-60 (4 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Primera División games average 2.08 goals. Both teams score in 45% of games, and 34% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 4 previous meetings were available. The record was 0 home wins, 0 draws and 4 away wins. Those games averaged 2.75 goals, with both teams scoring in 25% 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
Newell's Old Boys have the stronger home advantage: they average 1.00 goals at home, while Banfield score just 0.73 away from home, and the visitors have failed to score in 45% of such matches. The hosts also create more chances, averaging 11.91 shots and an xG of 1.41, compared with Banfield’s 9.09 shots and xG of 1.09. Banfield’s away defense concedes an average xG of 2.08 and loses 64% of matches, while keeping a clean sheet in only 18%—a significant risk against the hosts. Newell's have also been unimpressive recently, recording 1 win and 6 goals across their last five matches, but Banfield have scored just 4 goals during the same period. Newell's’ high home draw rate of 45% increases the likelihood of a closely contested match; however, their superior chance creation points towards a narrow home win.
View the statistical overviewBTTS - will both teams score?
The BTTS - Yes scenario is not more likely, as the seasonal BTTS rates for both teams stand at just 40% for Newell's Old Boys and 45% for Banfield, compared with a league average of 43%. Banfield scores only 0.73 goals per away game on average and fails to score in as many as 45% of matches, which is the strongest argument that at least one team may end the game without scoring. Newell's Old Boys keep a clean sheet in 40% of matches, while the visitors manage only 2.64 shots on target per game compared with 4.8 for the hosts. Banfield's recent form also does not support a Goal/Goal pick: BTTS landed in just 20% of their last 5 matches, while the team averaged 0.8 goals. The hosts should create chances, with a seasonal xG of 1.65, and Banfield allowing opponents 2.08 xG; however, the greater risk of the visitors failing to score supports BTTS - No. This means that at least one team is expected to keep a clean sheet, not necessarily that the match will finish 0:0.
View BTTS statisticsOver/Under - goals analysis
The match profile points to a limited number of goals: 90% of Newell's Old Boys' matches and 82% of Banfield's games finished with under 3.5 goals. Banfield average just 0.73 goals scored away from home, register 2.64 shots on target per match, and fail to score in as many as 45% of their fixtures. The hosts are more active offensively, with an xG of 1.65 and an average of 15.0 shots, but their last five matches have produced just 1.2 goals scored per game. The league is also clearly low-scoring, averaging 2.07 goals, with only 35% of matches featuring at least three goals. The strongest pick is Under 3.5 goals, as the data from both teams consistently limits the probability of a four-goal or higher outcome.
View Over/Under statisticsHT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario
The strongest scenario is a draw at half-time followed by a Newell's Old Boys victory, as Banfield were level at the break in 64% of their matches this season, rising to 80% across their last five games. The first half should be low-scoring: the hosts average just 0.20 goals before the break, while the visitors average 0.45, with Newell's failing to score before half-time in 80% of their matches. After the restart, the hosts' advantage increases significantly—they average 1.10 goals scored and 0.50 conceded, compared with Banfield's 0.27 scored and 0.82 conceded. Newell's overall superiority is further supported by 1.70 points per match versus 0.73 for their opponents, a higher xG of 1.65 compared with 1.09, and an average of 4.80 shots on target per match against Banfield's 2.64. The visitors have lost 64% of their matches this season and kept a clean sheet in only 18%, so a level start is more likely to turn into a home win than a final draw.
View first-half and second-half statisticsStats by half
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
| Newell's Old Boys | Banfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 32% | 30% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.28 | 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.
Newell's Old Boys is 80% better for: last-5 form.
1.8 pts / game - Newell's Old Boys · 1 pts / game - Banfield
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 game.
0.94 goals / game - Newell's Old Boys · 1.06 goals / game - Banfield
Banfield is 42% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.69 goals / game - Newell's Old Boys · 1.19 goals / game - Banfield
Newell's Old Boys scores in 63% of games (10 of 16 meczów), while Banfield keeps a clean sheet in 25% (4 of 16 meczów).
Banfield scores in 69% of games (11 of 16 meczów), while Newell's Old Boys keeps a clean sheet in 13% (2 of 16 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 - Newell's Old Boys
Over / Under - Banfield
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)
Newell's Old Boys - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 19% of games and wins 19%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.6 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Banfield - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 19% of games and wins 31%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.80 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 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 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.80 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 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 |
* 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 (9 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): +4 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (4 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (4). 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
Newell's Old Boys
Banfield
* 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
| Newell's Old Boys | Liga | Banfield | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 2.63 | 2.08 | ▲ 2.25 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 56% | 45% | ▲ 50% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 38% | 34% | ▲ 44% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 13% | 34% | ▼ 25% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 50% | 61% | ▲ 63% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 94% | 71% | ▲ 75% |
^ 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.
Head-to-head
Record from Newell's Old Boys's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 4 losses against Banfield. Games average 2.75 goals, and both teams scored in 25% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Newell's Old Boys vs Banfield?
The Primera División match finished Newell's Old Boys 2:1 Banfield. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Newell's Old Boys and Banfield?
In the last 4 head-to-head matches Newell's Old Boys won 0, Banfield won 4 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 2.75 goals, with both teams scoring in 25% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Newell's Old Boys vs Banfield?
Newell's Old Boys score 0.94 goals per game on average and Banfield 1.06. The Primera División average is 2.08 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 34% of games. Both teams score in 56% of Newell's Old Boys's matches and 50% of Banfield's.
What form are Newell's Old Boys and Banfield in?
Over the last 5 games Newell's Old Boys have a 2-3-0 record (1.80 points per game) and Banfield 1-2-2 (1.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Newell's Old Boys vs Banfield?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Newell's Old Boys vs Banfield: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.