Boca Juniors vs Newells Old Boys predictions, H2H, statistics and tips

The match we will analyse is the one corresponding to the 3rd round of the Liga Profesional Argentina, where  Boca Juniors will face Newells Old Boys at Estadio Alberto José Armando stadium on 1 February at 17:15.

The home team, Boca Juniors is currently in 1º position in the tournament with 29 points, while Newells Old Boys is currently in 15º position with 14.  Continue reading our analysis for stats, H2H history and best predictions for this Boca Juniors vs Newells Old Boys.

Boca Juniors

Boca Juniors comes from playing against Deportivo Riestra and finished the match with a result of 1-0, with win for Boca Juniors. Buoyed by this latest result, they will be looking to get another win against Newells Old Boys coached by Sergio Gomez. In that last match between Boca Juniors and Deportivo Riestra, Xeneize team achieved a 80% possession of the ball, with 3 shots on goal of which 1 was a goal. The goal was scored by Lautaro Di Lollo.

In the last 8 matches, the team coached by Claudio Ubeda has achieved 7 wins, y 1 defeat. Boca Juniors average number of goals per game is 1.6 goals, while they concede an average of 0.4 goals per game. With this trend, they have kept 1 clean sheet in 1 official match. In those 8 matches, they have scored a total of 13 goals while conceding 3 goals.

Latest statistics in Boca Juniors matches:

• Under 2.5 goals: 6/8
• Both teams to score: 2/8
• First to score: 6/8
• Draw at half-time: 4/8

Newells Old Boys

Newells Old Boys, who visit Boca Juniors, are coming from a 1-1 draw against Independiente, so the team coached by Sergio Gomez will try to get back to winning ways, with the difficulty of playing away from home.

In that match between Newells Old Boys and Independiente, the Newells Old Boys team achieved 50% ball possession, getting 4 shots on goal, 1 of which was a goal. The goal was scored by Michael Hoyos.

Analysing the last 8 matches, Sergio Gomez's team has won 1, drawn 2 and lost 5. Newells Old Boys average 0.8 goals per game, while they concede an average of 1.8 goals per game. With this trend, they have 3 official matches without clean sheets. In those 8 matches, they have scored a total of 6 goals while conceding 14 goals.

Latest statistics in Newells Old Boys matches:

• Under 2.5 goals: 5/8
• Both teams to score: 4/8
• First to concede goals: 6/8
• Half-time defeat: 4/8

Boca Juniors vs Newells Old Boys: H2H STATS

The head-to-head record between the two teams can help you when placing your bet. But in this case they have never played each other.

The match-ups between the two teams can help you when placing your bets. We have taken them into account for this Boca Juniors vs Newells Old Boys prediction. The last match between these teams was in the Liga Profesional Argentina competition, in an event that took place at the Estadio Alberto José Armando stadium on 05-10-2025 with the result of 5-0, with Boca Juniors winning.

The last 5 meetings between Boca Juniors and Newells Old Boys have resulted in 4 wins for Boca Juniors, 1 win for Newells Old Boys. In those matches, Boca Juniors managed to score 10 goals, while Newells Old Boys scored 3 goals against Boca Juniors.

• In 1/5 matches both teams scored
• En 3/5  games it was an Under 2.5 goals