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

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

Boca Juniors, currently 7th in the standings with 7 points from 5 games, are within reach of the top with 6 points behind. They've earned 7 points from 3 home games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 4 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 5 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 Boca Juniors and Newells Old Boys have favored Boca Juniors, with Boca Juniors claiming victory in their most recent clash (2-0). Recent clashes between the two teams have been closely contested.

In their previous league match against Platense, Boca Juniors recorded a 0-0 draw while lining up in a 4-3-3 formation. Their starting XI featured Marchesin, Blanco, Costa, Di Lollo, Barinaga, Alarcon, Paredes, Ascacibar, Romero, Merentiel, Janson. The setup allowed the team to control central areas while maintaining width through their wide attackers.

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, Boca Juniors are expected to maintain their 4-3-3 structure, Newells Old Boys are likely to mirror that shape. Both sides are expected to adopt similar structural approaches, placing emphasis on midfield balance and wide progression.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest a moderate number of goals: Boca Juniors's fixtures have averaged 1.7 goals per game, with 3 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 43% of those matches, alongside 4 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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