Newell's Old Boys vs Independiente: match statistics
Independiente presents significantly better form than Newell's Old Boys, which is a key factor in this prediction. In the last five matches, the visitors earned 2.6 points per match with an impressive record of four wins and one draw (wwwwd), while the hosts achieved a mere 0.6 points per match with four losses (llwll). The difference in offensive effectiveness is significant – Independiente scored 9 goals in the last five meetings, conceding only 1, which demonstrates excellent organization in both attack and defense. Newell's Old Boys, meanwhile, scored only 4 goals while conceding 7, indicating problems in both formations. Given the current disposition of both teams and the season record (Independiente: 1 draw, 0 losses; Newell's: 1 loss), the visitors are the clear favorite for this match.
Newell's Old Boys vs Independiente: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Newell's Old Boys played against Independiente in Primera División (Argentina). The game was played on January 28, 2026. Final score: 1:1.
Recent form
Newell's Old Boys has 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 0.00 points per game. Independiente has 0 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses, with 1.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Newell's Old Boys scores 1.00 goals per game and allows 2.00. Independiente scores 1.00 and allows 1.00. Games in this league average 2.00 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 100% of Newell's Old Boys's games and 100% of Independiente's. The Over 2.5 rates are 100% and 0%, compared with league averages of 53% for BTTS and 42% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Independiente has the higher season xG average, 1.37 to 1.08 per game. Newell's Old Boys takes 10.0 shots per game, while Independiente takes 13.0.
First-half and second-half trends
Newell's Old Boys leads at halftime in 0% of its games and scores 1.00 goals per game after halftime. Independiente leads at halftime in 100% and scores 0.00 after halftime.
When the teams score
Newell's Old Boys's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (1 goals). For Independiente, it is minutes 31-45+ (1 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Primera División games average 2.00 goals. Both teams score in 53% of games, and 42% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 6.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% 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
Independiente presents significantly better form than Newell's Old Boys, which is a key factor in this prediction. In the last five matches, the visitors earned 2.6 points per match with an impressive record of four wins and one draw (wwwwd), while the hosts achieved a mere 0.6 points per match with four losses (llwll). The difference in offensive effectiveness is significant – Independiente scored 9 goals in the last five meetings, conceding only 1, which demonstrates excellent organization in both attack and defense. Newell's Old Boys, meanwhile, scored only 4 goals while conceding 7, indicating problems in both formations. Given the current disposition of both teams and the season record (Independiente: 1 draw, 0 losses; Newell's: 1 loss), the visitors are the clear favorite for this match.
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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
| Newell's Old Boys | Independiente | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 30% | 23% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.33 | 0.33 |
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.
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.
Independiente is 100% better for: goals allowed per game.
2 goals / game - Newell's Old Boys · 1 goals / game - Independiente
Newell's Old Boys scores in 100% of games (1 of 1 meczów), while Independiente keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 1 meczów).
Independiente scores in 100% of games (1 of 1 meczów), while Newell's Old Boys keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 1 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 - Independiente
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.
Independiente is 200% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1 pts / game - Newell's Old Boys · 3 pts / game - Independiente
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Newell's Old Boys - second-half results
Allows 2.0 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Independiente - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 100% of games and wins 0%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Allows 1.0 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 0.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.0 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.0 | 2.0 |
| Average goals per game | 0.0 | 3.0 |
| 1 goal | 0% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 100% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 100% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 0% |
| No goal | 100% | 0% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 3.00 | 0.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 0.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.0 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 0% |
| No goal | 0% | 100% |
| Goal difference | +1 | -1 |
* 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 (1 goal). Concedes most in 46-60 (1). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (1 goal). Concedes most in 46-60 (1). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
* 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
Independiente
* 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 | Independiente | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.00 | 2.00 | • 2.00 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 100% | 53% | ▲ 100% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 100% | 42% | ▼ 0% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 0% | 29% | ▼ 0% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 0% | 47% | ▲ 100% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 100% | 84% | ▲ 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
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.
Head-to-head
Record from Newell's Old Boys's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Independiente. Games average 6.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Newell's Old Boys vs Independiente?
The Primera División match finished Newell's Old Boys 1:1 Independiente. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Newell's Old Boys vs Independiente?
Newell's Old Boys score 1.00 goals per game on average and Independiente 1.00. The Primera División average is 2.00 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 42% of games. Both teams score in 100% of Newell's Old Boys's matches and 100% of Independiente's.
What form are Newell's Old Boys and Independiente in?
Over the last 5 games Newell's Old Boys have a 0-0-1 record (0.00 points per game) and Independiente 0-1-0 (1.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Newell's Old Boys vs Independiente?
The statistical background for Newell's Old Boys vs Independiente — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.