Union de Santa Fe vs Newells Old Boys: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Union Santa Fe prepare to host Newells Old Boys on April 18, 2026, with kick-off at 01:30, this ARGENTINA: Liga Profesional, Round 1 fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested mid-table battle.

Union Santa Fe, currently 4th in the standings with 19 points from 13 games, trail the leaders by 10 points. They've earned 12 points from 6 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 9 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 8 goals.

Newells Old Boys, sitting 14th with 9 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, 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.

Recent meetings between Union Santa Fe and Newells Old Boys have favored Union Santa Fe, with Newells Old Boys claiming victory in their most recent clash (1-0). Head-to-head results have gone either way in the last few seasons.

In their previous league match against Estudiantes de La Plata, Union Santa Fe recorded a 1-2 defeat while lining up in a 4-1-4-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Mansilla, Del Blanco , Luduena, Rodriguez, Paz, Cuello, Profini, Pitton, Palacios, Estigarribia, Tarragona. The chosen system aimed to exploit specific weaknesses in the opposition while maintaining structural integrity.

Newells Old Boys's last outing came against CA Central Cordoba, where they secured a 3-1 victory using a 4-3-3 system. Their starting XI featured Reinatti, Russo, Salomon, Cabrera, Salcedo, Guch, Regiardo, Herrera, Garcia, Coccaro, Mazzantti. The setup allowed the team to control central areas while maintaining width through their wide attackers.

Looking ahead, Union Santa Fe are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Union Santa Fe and Newells Old Boys 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: Union Santa Fe's fixtures have averaged 2.7 goals per game, with 4 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 4 clean sheets. Newells Old Boys's games average 2.8 goals, with 4 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 40% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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