July 20th Argentine Division 1 - Newells Old Boys VS Banfield Prediction
Argentine Division 1 - Newells Old Boys VS Banfield
Match Time:21-07-2025 03:45 Monday (GMT+8)
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Team Reviews
Newell's Old Boys
Newell's Old Boys, nicknamed La Lepra and coached by Ricardo Lunari, is 2nd in the Clausura with 3 points from 1 match, defeating Independiente Rivadavia 2-1 on July 13, 2025. Their form shows 3 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss in their last five competitive matches, averaging 1.4 goals scored and 0.8 goals conceded. Key players include Éver Banega (1 goal, 4 assists in 2025), Luciano Lollo (2 goals), and goalkeeper Lucas Hoyos. Newell's strengths are their home form (3 wins in last 4 at Estadio Marcelo Bielsa) and Banega’s playmaking, but injuries to Hoyos (cruciate ligament) and Mateo Silvetti (metatarsal) are concerns. They aim to maintain momentum for a Copa Libertadores spot.
Banfield
Banfield, known as El Taladro and coached by Gustavo Munúa, is 8th with 1 point after a 0-0 draw against Defensa y Justicia on July 13, 2025. Their form includes 2 wins, 1 draw, and 2 losses in their last five, averaging 0.8 goals scored and 1.8 goals conceded. Key players include Milton Giménez (5 goals in last 7 games of 2024) and Matías Sanguinetti. Banfield’s strengths are Giménez’s finishing and physicality, but their away form (1 win in 5) and defensive issues are weaknesses. No major injuries are reported. They seek to avoid relegation and build on their 2024 Apertura win over Newell's.
Head-to-Head
Newell's and Banfield have met 35 times since 2004, with Banfield leading 12-10, and 13 draws. Banfield won 2-0 in June 2024 (Giménez scoring twice), but Newell's won 2-0 at home in February 2023. Recent matches show 4 consecutive games without both teams scoring (no BTTS) and 50% over 2.5 goals. Newell's have won 3 of their last 6 home games against Banfield (3-2 goals).
Predicted Score: Newell's Old Boys 1-0 Banfield
This Matchweek 2 clash on July 20, 2025, at Estadio Marcelo Bielsa, Rosario, at 7:45 PM ART (6:45 PM EDT), is key for early Clausura points. Newell's Banega and Lollo face Banfield’s Giménez and Sanguinetti. Newell's home edge and Banega’s creativity give them a slight advantage (-105 odds) over Banfield (+280). Trends (Newell's: 20% over 2.5 goals; Banfield: 60%) and H2H suggest a low-scoring game. Referee Jorge Baliño, with VAR Fernando Espinoza, may issue cards in the 20°C evening if Banfield’s physicality rises. Newell's is likely to score through Banega or Lollo, with Ramiro Macagno (Hoyos’ likely replacement) keeping a clean sheet. Newell's home form should secure a narrow win, though Giménez could threaten if given space.
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