Newells Old Boys vs Banfield | Prediction | Primera División | 23/08

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22 Aug 2026 20:00

Newells Old Boys and Banfield face each other in an official match of the 2026 Primera División season. The game takes place at Estadio Marcelo Bielsa (El Coloso del Parque) on Sunday, 23/08/2026, at 01:00 (UK Time).

Our experts have prepared predictions for Club Atlético Newell's Old Boys vs Club Atlético Banfield, based on a detailed statistical review of both teams. Our goal is to assist bettors in making profitable decisions, which is why we offer the best free prediction for today.

APWin predictions for Newells Old Boys vs Banfield

The top bookmakers have set the odds, and our team has analysed all relevant match data. See our expert match prediction below:

Double Chance: Newells Old Boys or Draw

Market: Double Chance: Newells Old Boys or Draw · @ 1.34

1.34

Confidence

79%

Last updated: 23-08-2026

APWin experts have analysed the main betting markets and selected high-value bets.

Our prediction is: Newells Old Boys to win the 1st half

While the half-time market is not a particularly popular betting market, it does provide a good deal of value. And this is true for Newells Old Boys vs Banfield, where we have Newells Old Boys to win the first half as our best bet.

Newells Old Boys has been quite a fast starter at home as they quickly put the pressure on their visitors in the opening minutes. That strategy should lead to a Newells Old Boys taking an advantage into half-time.

Our prediction is: Over 2.5 goals in the match

Newells Old Boys vs Banfield has all the makings of a high-scoring affair, and we anticipate this game going over 2.5 goals.

Online bookmakers have given good 2.19 odds for over 2.5 goals, and we fancy the chances of that bet paying off thanks to the tremendous attacking ability of the two teams.

The Lepers preview

Newells Old Boys comes into the match having played 21 games in the Primera División so far. They have recorded 5 wins, 7 draws, and 9 losses, with an average of 1.05 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 5 wins, 7 draws, and 10 losses.

Newells Old Boys's attack has scored 21 goals during this period. Out of this total, 21 goals were scored in the Primera División, averaging 1 goals per match. The season's average stands at 0.95.

The offence system of Newells Old Boys is led by Ignacio Ramírez as the top scorer of the season. The uruguayan forward has scored 4 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Facundo Samuel Guch, who has contributed with 3 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 32 goals with an average of 1.52 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 34 goals conceded in 22 matches, resulting in an average of 1.55.

Newells Old Boys's Latest Results

The Drill preview

On the other hand, Banfield comes into the match having played 21 games in the Primera División so far. They have recorded 7 wins, 4 draws, and 10 losses, with an average of 1.19 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 8 wins, 6 draws, and 10 losses.

Banfield's attack has scored 27 goals during this period. Out of this total, 21 goals were scored in the Primera División, averaging 1 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.13.

The offence system of Banfield is led by Mauro Andrés Méndez Acosta as the top scorer of the season. The uruguayan forward has scored 6 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Santiago López Garcia, who has contributed with 4 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 24 goals with an average of 1.14 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 27 goals conceded in 24 matches, resulting in an average of 1.13.

Banfield's Latest Results