Value bet: Banfield to win @ 3.30 – our chance 35% vs 30% implied by the price (edge +16%). Bigger price, more risk. Lost ✗
Picks by market
ResultNewells Old Boys to win ✓41% · @2.20
Double chanceEither team to win ✓76% · @1.36
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓55% · @1.95
GoalsUnder 3.5 goals ✓79% · fair 1.26
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✓8% · fair 12.41
Newells Old Boys vs Banfield: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
On Sunday 23 August the Liga Profesional Argentina brings Newells Old Boys against Banfield at Estadio Marcelo Bielsa. Kick-off: 01:00 WAT. In the table, Newells Old Boys are 22nd, lower half, on 38 points after 32 matches; Banfield are 25th (lower half) with 33.
Current form
Newells Old Boys, last 5: WLDLW Their latest outing: 2–0 win over Deportivo Riestra, at home. In their own stadium the record reads 2 won, 0 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.2 scored, 1.0 conceded per game.
Banfield, last 5: DWLDW Their latest outing: 2–2 draw with Midland, at home. Away from home the record reads 1 won, 1 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.0 scored, 1.2 conceded per game.
Head to head
When they last met (21 Feb 2026) it ended Banfield 3–0 Newells Old Boys.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Newells Old Boys 1.2 xG, Banfield 1.1 xG – a total near 2.3. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 41%, GG 55%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Newells Old Boys 41%, draw 24%, Banfield 35%.
GG/NG: GG (55%) at 1.95.
Price worth noting: Banfield to win @3.30 – the bookmaker implies 30%, our ratings say 35%.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Both teams to score (55%, odds 1.95 – longer than our fair 1.83, so there is value too). Most likely score in line with that pick: Newells Old Boys 1–1 Banfield. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Newells Old Boys41%fair 2.45 · @2.20
Draw24%fair 4.13 · @3.00
Banfield35%fair 2.85 · @3.30
2.33Expected goals
1.22Newells Old Boys xG
1.11Banfield xG
55%Both score
41%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–113%
1–012%
0–111%
0–010%
2–18%
1–27%
From our goals model: Newells Old Boys 1.2 – 1.1 Banfield expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Newells Old Boys vs Banfield?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 55% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.95.
Who will win Newells Old Boys vs Banfield?
On our numbers Newells Old Boys have a 41% chance of winning, the draw 24% and Banfield 35%.
How many goals will there be in Newells Old Boys vs Banfield?
We expect about 2.3 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 41% likely and both teams score 55% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Newells Old Boys vs Banfield?
Our predicted score is Newells Old Boys 1–1 Banfield, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.3 goals in total.
When is Newells Old Boys vs Banfield?
Newells Old Boys vs Banfield (Liga Profesional Argentina) kicks off on Sunday 23 August 2026 at 01:00 (West Africa Time) at Estadio Marcelo Bielsa.
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
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