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

As Platense prepare to host Newells Old Boys on September 20, 2026, with kick-off at 22:00, this ARGENTINA: Liga Profesional, Round 2 fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Platense, currently 13th in the standings with 9 points from 9 games, trail the leaders by 10 points. They've earned 3 points from 4 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 6 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 5 goals scored.

Newells Old Boys, sitting 9th with 13 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 2 points from 4 games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins and 3 draws in their last five matches. They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 3 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 6 goals.

Recent meetings between Platense and Newells Old Boys have been competitive, ending in a 1-1 draw. Neither team has managed to gain a clear advantage in recent encounters.

In their previous league match against Estudiantes de La Plata, Platense recorded a 1-2 defeat while lining up in a 4-2-3-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Cozzani, Silva, Mendia, Cuesta, Saborido, Amarfil, Gomez, Zapiola, Mainero, Togni, Lencina. A double pivot offered defensive protection while the attacking midfielder linked play between lines.

Newells Old Boys's last outing came against Velez Sarsfield, where they secured a 1-1 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, Platense are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Platense 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 few goals: Platense's fixtures have averaged 1.8 goals per game, with 2 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 60% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. Newells Old Boys's games average 2 goals, with 3 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 60% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. With both sides capable in attack, expect a low-scoring affair.

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