Newells Old Boys vs Estudiantes L.P.: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Newells Old Boys prepare to host Estudiantes de La Plata on February 25, 2026, with kick-off at 23:30, this ARGENTINA: Liga Profesional, Round 1 fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested mid-table battle.

Newells Old Boys, currently 15th in the standings with 2 points from 5 games, trail the leaders by 11 points. They've earned 1 points from 2 home 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.

Estudiantes de La Plata, sitting 1st with 12 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 3 points from 3 games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 3 wins and 2 draws in their last five matches. They've shown a very solid defensive record, conceding only 1 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 4 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Newells Old Boys and Estudiantes de La Plata have been competitive, ending in a 1-1 draw. Neither team has managed to gain a clear advantage in recent encounters.

In their previous league match against Deportivo Riestra, Newells Old Boys recorded a 1-1 draw while lining up in a 5-3-2 formation. Their starting XI featured Arias, Mosquera, Salomon, Salcedo, Mendez, Guch, Herrera, Esponda, Herrera, Coccaro, Hoyos. The structure prioritized compactness, making it difficult for opponents to find space between the lines.

Estudiantes de La Plata's last outing came against Sarmiento, where they secured a 1-0 victory using a 4-4-2 system. Their starting XI featured Muslera, Benedetti, Palacios, Gonzalez Pirez, Meza, Piovi, Castro, Burgos, Sosa, Perez, Carrillo. The classic shape provided balance, with two banks of four offering both defensive cover and attacking support.

Looking ahead, Newells Old Boys are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Newells Old Boys and Estudiantes de La Plata 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: Newells Old Boys's fixtures have averaged 2.8 goals per game, with 2 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 80% of those matches, alongside 0 clean sheets. Estudiantes de La Plata's games average 1.6 goals, with 2 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 29% of those matches, alongside 5 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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