Gimnasia Mendoza vs Newells Old Boys: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Gimnasia Mendoza prepare to host Newells Old Boys on October 12, 2026, with kick-off at 23:30, this ARGENTINA: Liga Profesional, Round 2 fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Gimnasia Mendoza, currently 7th in the standings with 17 points from 11 games, are within reach of the top with 8 points behind. They've earned 11 points from 5 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 7 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 5 goals scored.

Newells Old Boys, sitting 6th with 17 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 5 points from 5 games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win and 4 draws in their last five matches. They've shown a very solid defensive record, conceding only 2 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 3 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Gimnasia Mendoza and Newells Old Boys have favored Newells Old Boys, with Newells Old Boys claiming victory in their most recent clash (0-1). Recent clashes between the two teams have been closely contested.

In their previous league match against Estudiantes de La Plata, Gimnasia Mendoza recorded a 0-3 defeat while lining up in a 4-2-3-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Rigamonti, Recalde, Munoz, Mondino, Paredes, O'Connor, Antonini, Lencioni, Fernandez, Vargas, Modica. A double pivot offered defensive protection while the attacking midfielder linked play between lines.

Newells Old Boys's last outing came against Lanus, where they secured a 0-0 draw using a 4-2-3-1 system. Their starting XI featured Reinatti, Russo, Carrizo, Giannetti, Ortega, Regiardo, Herrera, Solari, Guch, Mazzantti, Coccaro. The formation provided flexibility in midfield, allowing for effective rotation and positional play.

Looking ahead, Gimnasia Mendoza are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Gimnasia Mendoza 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: Gimnasia Mendoza's fixtures have averaged 2.5 goals per game, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 30% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. Newells Old Boys's games average 1.8 goals, with 3 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 4 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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