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Estadio Ciudad de Vicente Lopez
Newells Old Boys won
Platense vs Newells Old Boys prediction: this Liga Profesional Argentina clash brings together two mid-table sides with similarly inconsistent campaigns. Platense sit 12th with 16 points, while Newells occupy 14th on 15 points, separated by just two places and a razor-thin points-per-game gap.
Platense arrive with a mixed run, drawing four of their last seven across competitions but also suffering losses to Estudiantes and in the Copa Libertadores against Fluminense. Their home form this season has been shaky too, with only two wins from twelve. Newells, meanwhile, have drawn three straight league games and remain winless in five, though their away record shows resilience with fewer losses than expected.
Both teams struggle defensively, with Platense conceding 1.16 goals per game and Newells 1.4, suggesting goals could be shared rather than one-sided. Neither side has been particularly potent in attack either, keeping the combined goals expectation modest at 1.76 per game.
Bookmakers make Platense the favorite at 43.3%, with the draw a live outcome at 31.5% given how closely matched these teams are on paper. Given the high combined draw rate of 40% and minimal quality gap, this looks like a tight, low-scoring affair. Platense's home advantage and a run of draws turning into narrow wins gives them a slight edge, but a stalemate remains a genuine threat.
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These sides have met just once in the last two years, a 1-1 draw in Rosario back in March 2026....
These sides have met just once in the last two years, a 1-1 draw in Rosario back in March 2026. That result fits the broader pattern of this fixture, which has produced draws in five of the last eight meetings dating back to 2021. Newells have historically had the better of away trips against Platense, winning three of those encounters, while Platense have never beaten Newells at home in recent head-to-head history.
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Form Rating
5.3/10
Platense have won just five of 25 league matches this season, though ten draws highlight...
Platense have won just five of 25 league matches this season, though ten draws highlight a side that competes but struggles to close games out. Continental football has added fatigue, with back-to-back Libertadores defeats to Fluminense sandwiching a league loss to Estudiantes. At home, they've managed only two wins from twelve, scoring sparingly. Their defense has also leaked goals, conceding 29 across the season. With four days' rest after a demanding midweek continental fixture, freshness could be a slight concern. Consistency in attack remains their biggest issue, having failed to score in twelve matches this term.
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Form Rating
5.7/10
Newells have picked up decent momentum recently, drawing three straight matches without losing, a sign...
Newells have picked up decent momentum recently, drawing three straight matches without losing, a sign of defensive stability if not attacking sharpness. Their away record this season is modest, with just two wins from twelve, though they've avoided defeat in their last four outings on the road. Newells have scored 25 goals in 25 games but conceded 35, exposing a leaky defense against a struggling Platense side. Eight days of rest gives them a clear freshness advantage over their opponents heading into this fixture. Their draw-heavy recent form suggests another tight契 result is plausible.
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Platense vs Newells Old Boys - Match Analysis
Platense sit just two places above Newells with a marginal points-per-game edge, making this far from a mismatch. Both teams have drawn 40% of their matches this season, and neither has been prolific in attack. Platense's home form has also been underwhelming, with only two wins from twelve, which tempers confidence despite the bookmakers' lean toward a home win.
Given the tight form gap, Draw No Bet: Platense offers protection against the elevated draw risk while still backing home advantage. Under 2.5 Goals also stands out, since combined goals per game sit at just 1.76 and both defenses have shown fragility without being high-scoring going forward. These alternative markets suit a cagey, low-event contest better than a straight moneyline bet.
Platense have struggled for consistency, losing three of their last five across competitions including continental fixtures, while Newells have drawn three straight games without losing. This suggests a cautious, evenly-poised encounter rather than a home banker. The draw-heavy trends for both sides support the relatively high 31.5% draw probability priced by bookmakers.
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