Independiente vs Newells Old Boys predictions, H2H, statistics and tips

The match we will analyse is the one corresponding to the 2nd round of the Liga Profesional Argentina, where  Independiente will face Newells Old Boys at Estadio Libertadores de América stadium on 31 July at 00:15.

The home team, Independiente is currently in 5º position in the tournament with 24 points, while Newells Old Boys is currently in 14º position with 15.  Continue reading our analysis for stats, H2H history and best predictions for this Independiente vs Newells Old Boys.

Independiente

Independiente comes from playing against Union Santa Fe and finished the match with a result of 0-2, with win for Independiente. Buoyed by this latest result, they will be looking to get another win against Newells Old Boys coached by Lucas Bernardi. In that last match between Independiente and Union Santa Fe, Independiente team achieved a % possession of the ball, with shots on goal of which 2 were goals. The goals were scored by M. Gutierrez and S. Montiel.

In the last 7 matches, the team coached by G. Quinteros has achieved 4 wins, 1 draw y 2 defeats. Independiente average number of goals per game is 1.4 goals, while they concede an average of 1.1 goals per game. With this trend, they have kept 1 clean sheet in 1 official match. In those 7 matches, they have scored a total of 10 goals while conceding 8 goals.

Latest statistics in Independiente matches:

• Under 2.5 goals: 4/7
• Both teams to score: 4/7
• First to score: 5/7

Newells Old Boys

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

In that match between Newells Old Boys and Velez Sarsfield, the Newells Old Boys team achieved 39% ball possession, getting 5 shots on goal, 1 of which was a goal. The goal was scored by I. Ramirez.

Analysing the last 7 matches, Lucas Bernardi's team has won 3, drawn 3 and lost 1. Newells Old Boys average 1.3 goals per game, while they concede an average of 1.0 goals per game. With this trend, they have 3 official matches without clean sheets. In those 7 matches, they have scored a total of 9 goals while conceding 7 goals.

Latest statistics in Newells Old Boys matches:

• Under 2.5 goals: 5/7
• Both teams to score: 4/7
• First to concede goals: 4/7
• Draw at half-time: 4/7

Independiente 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 Independiente 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 Marcelo Alberto Bielsa stadium on 28-01-2026 with the result of 1-1, with a draw.

The last 5 meetings between Independiente and Newells Old Boys have resulted in 1 win for Independiente, 3 wins for Newells Old Boys, and 1 draw. In those matches, Independiente managed to score 3 goals, while Newells Old Boys scored 6 goals against Independiente.

• In 2/5 matches both teams scored
• En 4/5  games it was an Under 2.5 goals