Newell's Old Boys vs Vélez Sarsfield: match statistics
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Newell's Old Boys vs Vélez Sarsfield: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Newell's Old Boys plays Vélez Sarsfield in Primera División (Argentina). The game is scheduled for September 11, 2026.
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. Vélez Sarsfield has 1 win, 3 draws and 1 loss, with 1.20 points per game.
Scoring records
Newell's Old Boys scores 0.94 goals per game and allows 1.69. Vélez Sarsfield scores 1.06 and allows 0.76. 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 47% of Vélez Sarsfield's. The Over 2.5 rates are 38% and 24%, compared with league averages of 45% for BTTS and 34% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Vélez Sarsfield has the higher season xG average, 1.48 to 1.29 per game. Newell's Old Boys takes 10.5 shots per game, while Vélez Sarsfield takes 12.7.
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. Vélez Sarsfield leads at halftime in 29% and scores 0.59 after halftime.
When the teams score
Newell's Old Boys's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (9 goals). For Vélez Sarsfield, it is minutes 0-15 (6 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, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 1 home win, 1 draw and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 2.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
Before kickoff
1X2 odds
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 | Vélez Sarsfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 32% | 33% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.28 | 0.26 |
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 50% better for: last-5 form.
1.8 pts / game - Newell's Old Boys · 1.2 pts / game - Vélez Sarsfield
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.
Vélez Sarsfield is 13% better for: goals scored per game.
0.94 goals / game - Newell's Old Boys · 1.06 goals / game - Vélez Sarsfield
Vélez Sarsfield is 122% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.69 goals / game - Newell's Old Boys · 0.76 goals / game - Vélez Sarsfield
Newell's Old Boys scores in 63% of games (10 of 16 meczów), while Vélez Sarsfield keeps a clean sheet in 41% (7 of 17 meczów).
Vélez Sarsfield scores in 76% of games (13 of 17 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 - Vélez Sarsfield
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.
Vélez Sarsfield is 27% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.06 pts / game - Newell's Old Boys · 1.35 pts / game - Vélez Sarsfield
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.
Vélez Sarsfield - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 29% of games and wins 41%. 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 | 1.60 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 0.6 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 80% |
| 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 (9 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): +4 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (6 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
* 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
Vélez Sarsfield
* 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 | Vélez Sarsfield | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 2.63 | 2.08 | ▼ 1.82 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 56% | 45% | ▲ 47% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 38% | 34% | ▼ 24% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 13% | 34% | ▲ 41% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 50% | 61% | ▼ 59% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 94% | 71% | ▼ 65% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Record from Newell's Old Boys's perspective: 1 win, 1 draw and 0 losses against Vélez Sarsfield. Games average 2.50 goals, and both teams scored in 50% of them.
FAQ
When do Newell's Old Boys and Vélez Sarsfield play?
Newell's Old Boys face Vélez Sarsfield on September 11, 2026 in Primera División. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.
What is the head-to-head record between Newell's Old Boys and Vélez Sarsfield?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Newell's Old Boys won 1, Vélez Sarsfield won 0 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 2.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Newell's Old Boys vs Vélez Sarsfield?
Newell's Old Boys score 0.94 goals per game on average and Vélez Sarsfield 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 47% of Vélez Sarsfield's.
What form are Newell's Old Boys and Vélez Sarsfield in?
Over the last 5 games Newell's Old Boys have a 2-3-0 record (1.80 points per game) and Vélez Sarsfield 1-3-1 (1.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Newell's Old Boys vs Vélez Sarsfield?
The statistical background for Newell's Old Boys vs Vélez Sarsfield — 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.