Banfield vs Newells Old Boys: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Banfield prepare to host Newells Old Boys on February 21, 2026, with kick-off at 23:15, this ARGENTINA: Liga Profesional, Round 1 fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Banfield, currently 13th in the standings with 4 points from 5 games, trail the leaders by 9 points. They've earned 4 points from 3 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 6 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 3 goals scored.

Newells Old Boys, sitting 15th with 2 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 1 points from 3 games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 2 draws and 3 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 9 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 5 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Banfield and Newells Old Boys have favored Banfield, with Newells Old Boys claiming victory in their most recent clash (2-1). Head-to-head results have gone either way in the last few seasons.

In their previous league match against Racing A, Banfield recorded a 0-2 defeat while lining up in a 4-4-2 formation. Their starting XI featured Sanguinetti, Abraham, Vittor, Arboleda, Lopez Garcia, Pinero, Villegas, Pais, Gomez, Mendez, Perrotta. This setup relied on discipline and work rate to maintain structure while exploiting wide areas.

Newells Old Boys's last outing came against Deportivo Riestra, where they secured a 1-1 draw using a 4-3-3 system. Their starting XI featured Arias, Mosquera, Salomon, Salcedo, Mendez, Guch, Herrera, Esponda, Herrera, Coccaro, Hoyos. The setup allowed the team to control central areas while maintaining width through their wide attackers.

Looking ahead, Banfield are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Banfield and Newells Old Boys are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest a moderate number of goals: Banfield's fixtures have averaged 1.8 goals per game, with 1 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 40% of those matches, alongside 0 clean sheets. Newells Old Boys's games average 2.8 goals, with 2 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 80% of those matches, alongside 0 clean sheets. With both sides capable in attack, expect a low-scoring affair.

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