Newells Old Boys vs Lanus: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
21:00 WAT, Saturday 3 October: Newells Old Boys v Lanus in the Liga Profesional Argentina, played at Estadio Marcelo Bielsa. In the table, Newells Old Boys are 22nd, lower half, on 38 points after 32 matches; Lanus are 9th (upper half) with 50. There are 12 points between them, and the seasons have gone in opposite directions.
Current form
Newells Old Boys, last 5: WDDDW Their latest outing: 1–0 win over Platense, away. In their own stadium the record reads 2 won, 0 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.2 scored, 0.5 conceded per game. Defensively they have kept 3 clean sheets in that run.
Lanus, last 5: WWWLD Their latest outing: 2–1 win over Estudiantes L.P., at home. Goals for and against: 1.3 scored, 1.0 conceded per game.
Head to head
When they last met (17 Mar 2026) it ended Lanus 5–0 Newells Old Boys.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Newells Old Boys 1.1 xG, Lanus 1.1 xG – a total near 2.2. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 39%, GG 51%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Newells Old Boys 37%, draw 25%, Lanus 38%.
GG/NG: GG (51%) at 2.10.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Both teams to score (51%, odds 2.10 – longer than our fair 1.94, so there is value too). Most likely score in line with that pick: Newells Old Boys 1–1 Lanus. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Newells Old Boys37%fair 2.72 · @2.70
Draw25%fair 4.03 · @2.88
Lanus38%fair 2.60 · @2.70
2.23Expected goals
1.10Newells Old Boys xG
1.13Lanus xG
51%Both score
39%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–113%
0–112%
1–012%
0–011%
1–28%
2–17%
From our goals model: Newells Old Boys 1.1 – 1.1 Lanus expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Newells Old Boys vs Lanus?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 51% chance, at bookmaker odds of 2.10.
Who will win Newells Old Boys vs Lanus?
On our numbers Newells Old Boys have a 37% chance of winning, the draw 25% and Lanus 38%.
How many goals will there be in Newells Old Boys vs Lanus?
We expect about 2.2 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 39% likely and both teams score 51% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Newells Old Boys vs Lanus?
Our predicted score is Newells Old Boys 1–1 Lanus, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.2 goals in total.
When is Newells Old Boys vs Lanus?
Newells Old Boys vs Lanus (Liga Profesional Argentina) kicks off on Saturday 3 October 2026 at 21:00 (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.