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Estadio Marcelo Bielsa
Newells Old Boys won
This Newells Old Boys vs Talleres Cordoba prediction centers on a clear form gap despite the tight bookmaker pricing. Newells sit 14th, struggling with a negative goal difference and just three league wins from sixteen matches this season. Talleres, by contrast, sit fourth with a healthier points-per-game rate and a much tighter defense.
Newells have stabilized somewhat lately with draws and a couple of wins mixed into their recent stretch, but they still concede at nearly double the rate Talleres do. Their home record of one win, four draws and three losses shows they're hard to beat at Estadio Marcelo Bielsa but rarely dominant.
Talleres arrive as the division's more consistent side, built on a resilient away record and six clean sheets across the campaign. Their goals-conceded-per-game figure of 0.82 compares favorably to Newells' leaky 1.69, suggesting control in midfield battles.
The market prices this almost as a dead-even three-way split, but the underlying data points toward value on Talleres avoiding defeat. Expect a cagey, low-scoring affair where defensive solidity from the visitors proves decisive. Our lean is a narrow away win or draw, with Talleres favored to edge a tight contest given their superior underlying numbers this season.
Last 10 head-to-head matchups
The two sides met once already this year, with Talleres winning 2-1 away back in January 2026. Looking slightly further...
The two sides met once already this year, with Talleres winning 2-1 away back in January 2026. Looking slightly further back, Talleres also won 3-1 at home in December 2024. Across these recent meetings, Talleres have shown the upper hand, winning both contests decisively while Newells have struggled to find the back of the net consistently against this opponent.
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14 of 15 in Liga Profesional Argentina
Form Rating
3.7/10
Newells Old Boys sit 14th with just three wins from sixteen games, a defense conceding...
Newells Old Boys sit 14th with just three wins from sixteen games, a defense conceding 1.69 goals per match being their biggest issue. Their home form of one win, four draws, and three losses reflects a side that competes but rarely convinces. Six draws in their last several outings suggest a team leaking energy into stalemates rather than pushing for victories. Goal difference of -12 is among the league's worst. Watch their attack, which has managed just 15 goals in sixteen games — any spark going forward will be crucial to avoiding another home slip against a well-organized Talleres side.
14 of 15 in Liga Profesional Argentina
Form Rating
5.7/10
Talleres Cordoba enter this clash fourth in the table with seven wins and six clean...
Talleres Cordoba enter this clash fourth in the table with seven wins and six clean sheets from seventeen games, showcasing defensive reliability that ranks among the league's best. Their away record of three wins, four draws and two losses shows composure on the road, conceding under a goal per game on average. Recent form has been mixed with wins and draws interspersed, but the underlying defensive discipline remains their calling card. Their attack isn't prolific at just one goal per game, but efficiency and defensive solidity have kept them well positioned in the knockout qualification picture.
2026 Season
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Newells Old Boys vs Talleres Cordoba - Match Analysis
Bookmakers have this at essentially a three-way coin flip (33.4% home, 33.1% draw, 33.5% away), reflecting genuine uncertainty. However, the underlying data tells a clearer story: Talleres' points-per-game and defensive numbers are considerably stronger than Newells', suggesting the market may be underpricing the visitors' quality advantage in this Liga Profesional Argentina clash.
Under 2.5 Goals looks appealing given the combined goals per game of just 1.94 this season. Draw No Bet: Talleres Cordoba is also worth considering, as it captures their statistical edge in PPG and defense while eliminating the draw risk that makes this match hard to call outright.
Talleres have won both recent meetings against Newells, including a 2-1 victory earlier this year and a 3-1 win in December 2024. While H2H is a secondary factor compared to current form and league position, this recent dominance reinforces the statistical case for Talleres carrying momentum into Saturday's match.
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