Newells Old Boys and Independiente face each other in an official match of the 2026 Primera División season. The game takes place at Estadio Marcelo Alberto Bielsa on Wednesday, 28/01/2026, at 01:15 (UK Time).

Our experts have prepared predictions for Newells Old Boys vs Independiente, based on 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 Independiente

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Double Chance: Draw or Independiente

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👉 Our prediction is: Independiente to win

Newells Old Boys vs Independiente is a tough match to call, with both teams looking so comparable in our evaluations. But despite the disadvantage of being the away side, we are picking Independiente to win on the 1X2 market.

We find Independiente's odds to win outright to be quite good value as the away side. Their away numbers suggest they have the ability to pull off a surprise at Estadio Marcelo Alberto Bielsa.

👉 Our prediction is: Both teams to score

The Both Teams to Score market predicts that both teams will score in the game, and this is an excellent opportunity in this match between Newells Old Boys and Independiente. Based on the odds that betting sites project, we believe this is the best betting recommendation.

Therefore, this is a value bet that has everything to win.

Newells Old Boys preview

Newells Old Boys comes into the match having played 1 games in the Primera División so far. They have recorded 0 wins, 0 draws, and 1 losses, with an average of 0 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 0 wins, 1 draws, and 1 losses.

Newells Old Boys's attack has scored 2 goals during this period. Out of this total, 1 goals were scored in the Primera División, averaging 1 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.

The offense system of Newells Old Boys is led by Michael Hoyos as the top scorer of the season. The argentinian forward has scored 1 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Matías Fernando Cóccaro Ferreira, who has contributed with 1 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 2 goals with an average of 2 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 3 goals conceded in 2 matches, resulting in an average of 1.5.

Independiente preview

On the other hand, Independiente comes into the match having played 1 games in the Primera División so far. They have recorded 0 wins, 1 draws, and 0 losses, with an average of 1 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 0 wins, 2 draws, and 0 losses.

Independiente's attack has scored 2 goals during this period. Out of this total, 1 goals were scored in the Primera División, averaging 1 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.

The offense system of Independiente is led by Gabriel Ávalos as the top scorer of the season. The paraguayan forward has scored 1 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Gabriel Ávalos, who has contributed with 1 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 1 goals with an average of 1 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 2 goals conceded in 2 matches, resulting in an average of 1.

Head to head: Newells Old Boys vs Independiente

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

Home Team

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Newells Old Boys

Argentina - Primera División

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall L L W L L

0.6

Home L L D D L

0.4

Away L W L L L

0.6

Away Team

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Independiente

Argentina - Primera División

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall D W W W W

2.6

Home D W W W L

2

Away W L D D D

1.2

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Published on 28 January 2026, at 05:21 Last updated on 2 April 2026, at 20:01
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