Boca Juniors and Newells Old Boys face each other on Sunday 02.01.2026, at 22:15 (UK Time), in a Primera División 2026 match. The game will take place at Boca Juniors's home ground, the Estadio Alberto José Armando.

Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Boca Juniors and Newells Old Boys, grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.

APWin predictions for Boca Juniors vs Newells Old Boys

With odds already defined by leading bookmakers, our specialists have thoroughly reviewed the key match data. Check out our expert prediction below:

APWin Prediction

Boca Juniors Win

The APWin team has examined the key betting markets and identified the most valuable opportunities.

👉 Our prediction is: Both teams to score

Analyzing what sports betting sites offer us in terms of markets for this match between Boca Juniors and Newells Old Boys, it's clear that the best betting option is the Both Teams to Score market (which has odds of 2.13). In other words, this is our ideal recommendation for betting on today's match.

👉 Our prediction is: Boca Juniors to win

In all honesty, there is no other result we can foresee for this match other than Boca Juniors to win outright, which is our betting tip.

Boca Juniors's strong form this season, particularly at home, is hard to overlook, as are Newells Old Boys's shaky overall results and performances of late. And we expect the two sides to play true to form when they meet for their upcoming match.

Boca Juniors preview

Boca Juniors heads into the match with the following record in the Primera División: in 2 matches, Boca secured 1 victories, 0 draws, and 1 losses, maintaining an average of 1.5 points per game.

Taking a broader look at Boca Juniors's 2026 season, the team has achieved a total of 1 victories so far.

Boca Juniors has been effective in the offense, scoring a total of 2 goals, of which 2 were scored in the Primera División, resulting in an average of 1 goals per game.

Individually, the standout performer is Lautaro Di Lollo, who has found the back of the net 1 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offense. Leandro Paredes has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 1 assists.

On the defensive side, Boca Juniors has conceded 2 goals in the Primera División (an average of 1 per game) and 2 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1 per match in the 2026 campaign.

Newells Old Boys preview

Newells Old Boys comes into the game with 2 matches played so far in the Primera División. They have secured 0 victories, 1 draws, and 1 losses, maintaining an average of 0.5 points per game in the competition.

Across all competitions in the 2026 season, the team has recorded 0 wins, 1 draws, and 1 losses.

Newell's's attack has been highly effective, scoring 2 goals during this period. Of that total, 2 were netted in the Primera División, with an average of 1 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.

Newell's's offensive system is led by Michael Hoyos, the team's top scorer this season. The argentinian forward has found the back of the net 1 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Matías Fernando Cóccaro Ferreira. The forward has contributed with 1 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 3 goals with an average of 1.5 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 3 goals in 2 matches, averaging 1.5 per match.

Head to head: Boca Juniors vs Newells Old Boys

Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.

Home Team

Boca Juniors Team Logo

Boca Juniors

Argentina - Primera División

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall L W

1.5

Home W

3

Away L

0

Away Team

Newells Old Boys Team Logo

Newells Old Boys

Argentina - Primera División

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall D L

0.5

Home D

1

Away L

0

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Published on 29 January 2026, at 20:32 Last updated on 29 January 2026, at 20:32
Author: Amauri Barbosa

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