NEWELLS OLD BOYS VS PLATENSE - ARGENTINA: LIGA PROFESIONAL, ROUND 1 MATCH PREVIEW
ARGENTINA: LIGA PROFESIONAL, ROUND 1 MATCH DETAILS: NEWELLS OLD BOYS VS PLATENSE
As Newells Old Boys prepare to host Platense on March 10, 2026, with kick-off at 21:30, this ARGENTINA: Liga Profesional, Round 1 fixture promises an intriguing contest.
NEWELLS OLD BOYS PREVIEW IN ARGENTINA: LIGA PROFESIONAL, ROUND 1
Newells Old Boys, currently 15th in the standings with 2 points from 8 games, trail the leaders by 16 points. They've earned 1 points from 4 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 draw and 4 losses in their last five matches.
They've shown defensive issues, conceding 11 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 3 goals scored.
PLATENSE PREVIEW IN ARGENTINA: LIGA PROFESIONAL, ROUND 1
Platense, sitting 5th with 13 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 6 points from 4 games this season.
Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 3 draws and 1 loss 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 1 goals scored.
HEAD-TO-HEAD AND TACTICAL CONTEXT FOR NEWELLS OLD BOYS VS PLATENSE
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In their previous league match against Rosario Central, Newells Old Boys recorded a 0-2 defeat while lining up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Their starting XI featured Barlasina, Risso Patron, Goitea, Salcedo, Mendez, Acuna, Regiardo, Herrera, Ramirez, Nunez, Herrera. This shape emphasized attacking fluidity, with wide players providing constant threat in advanced positions.
Platense's last outing came against Deportivo Riestra, where they secured a 0-0 draw using a 4-4-2 system.
Their starting XI featured Borgogno, Silva, Cuesta, Vazquez, Saborido, Zapiola, Mainero, Merlini, Amarfil, Nasif, Lotti. 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 Platense 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 AND PREDICTION FOR NEWELLS OLD BOYS VS PLATENSE
Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest few goals: Newells Old Boys's fixtures have averaged 2.6 goals per game, with 3 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 0 clean sheets. Platense's games average 1 goals, with 2 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 22% of those matches, alongside 6 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.
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