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

As Newells Old Boys prepare to host Union Santa Fe on November 1, 2026, with kick-off at 22:30, this ARGENTINA: Liga Profesional, Round 2 fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Newells Old Boys, currently 6th in the standings with 21 points from 14 games, trail the leaders by 11 points. They've earned 15 points from 7 home games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss 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.

Union Santa Fe, sitting 10th with 17 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 5 points from 7 games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 1 draw 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.

Recent meetings between Newells Old Boys and Union Santa Fe have been competitive, with Union Santa Fe claiming victory in their most recent clash (3-2). Neither team has managed to gain a clear advantage in recent encounters.

In their previous league match against San Lorenzo, Newells Old Boys recorded a 0-0 draw while lining up in a 3-4-1-2 formation. Their starting XI featured Reinatti, Russo, Carrizo, Cabrera, Ortega, Gomez Mattar, Regiardo, Solari, Guch, Mazzantti, Coccaro. With three at the back, the team looked to dominate possession and overwhelm centrally.

Union Santa Fe's last outing came against Estudiantes de La Plata, where they secured a 3-1 victory using a 4-3-3 system. Their starting XI featured Mansilla, Ayala, Luduena, Rocha, , Cuello, Mosqueira, Peresutti, Palacios, Tarragona, Estigarribia. The setup allowed the team to control central areas while maintaining width through their wide attackers.

Looking ahead, Newells Old Boys are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Newells Old Boys and Union Santa Fe 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 1.4 goals per game, with 2 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 40% of those matches, alongside 5 clean sheets. Union Santa Fe's games average 3.2 goals, with 7 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 70% of those matches, alongside 0 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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