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

As Newells Old Boys prepare to host San Lorenzo on April 12, 2026, with kick-off at 20:00, this ARGENTINA: Liga Profesional, Round 1 fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Newells Old Boys, currently 14th in the standings with 9 points from 12 games, trail the leaders by 17 points. They've earned 5 points from 6 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 defensive issues, conceding 9 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 5 goals scored.

San Lorenzo, sitting 9th with 17 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 7 points from 6 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 defensive issues, conceding 7 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 5 goals scored.

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In their previous league match against CA Central Cordoba, Newells Old Boys recorded a 3-1 victory while lining up in a 5-3-2 formation. Their starting XI featured Reinatti, Russo, Salomon, Cabrera, Salcedo, Guch, Regiardo, Herrera, Garcia, Coccaro, Mazzantti. The structure prioritized compactness, making it difficult for opponents to find space between the lines.

San Lorenzo's last outing came against Estudiantes de La Plata, where they secured a 1-0 victory using a 4-4-2 system. Their starting XI featured Gill, de Ritis, , Romana, Herrera, Rodriguez, Barrios, Insaurralde, Tripichio, Cuello, Gulli. 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 San Lorenzo 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 4 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 40% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. San Lorenzo's games average 2.2 goals, with 2 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 40% of those matches, alongside 5 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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