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 an intriguing contest.

Boca Juniors, currently 3rd in the standings with 21 points from 13 games, are within reach of the top with 8 points behind. They've earned 14 points from 8 home games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins and 3 draws in their last five matches. They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 3 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 6 goals.

Newells Old Boys, sitting 14th with 10 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 4 points from 6 games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 7 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 Independiente, Boca Juniors recorded a 1-1 draw while lining up in a 4-2-2-2 formation. Their starting XI featured Marchesin, Braida, Pellegrino, Figal, Barinaga, Belmonte, Rey Domenech, Velasco, Herrera, Gimenez, Romero. The chosen system aimed to exploit specific weaknesses in the opposition while maintaining structural integrity.

Newells Old Boys's last outing came against San Lorenzo, where they secured a 0-0 draw using a 3-4-2-1 system. Their starting XI featured Reinatti, Russo, Salomon, Salcedo, Mendez, Regiardo, Garcia, Guch, Herrera, Mazzantti, Coccaro. The chosen system aimed to exploit specific weaknesses in the opposition while maintaining structural integrity.

Looking ahead, Boca Juniors are expected to maintain their 4-3-3 structure, Newells Old Boys are likely to mirror that shape. The battle is likely to be decided by pressing intensity and control of central zones.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest few goals: Boca Juniors's fixtures have averaged 1.9 goals per game, with 2 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 5 clean sheets. Newells Old Boys's games average 2.3 goals, with 3 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 30% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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