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

As San Lorenzo prepare to host Newells Old Boys on October 25, 2026, with kick-off at 00:15, this ARGENTINA: Liga Profesional, Round 2 fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

San Lorenzo, currently 9th in the standings with 17 points from 13 games, trail the leaders by 12 points. They've earned 12 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 7 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 4 goals scored.

Newells Old Boys, sitting 6th with 20 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 5 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 a solid defensive record, conceding 3 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 3 goals scored.

Recent meetings between San Lorenzo and Newells Old Boys have been competitive, ending in a 0-0 draw. Neither team has managed to gain a clear advantage in recent encounters.

In their previous league match against Estudiantes de La Plata, San Lorenzo recorded a 2-1 victory while lining up in a 5-3-2 formation. Their starting XI featured Devecchi, Amor, Arboleda, Corujo, Rodriguez Pagano, Gulli, Tripichio, Herrera, Farias, Auzmendi, Ladstatter. The structure prioritized compactness, making it difficult for opponents to find space between the lines.

Newells Old Boys's last outing came against Gimnasia Mendoza, where they secured a 0-1 defeat using a 4-3-3 system. Their starting XI featured Reinatti, Escobar, Carrizo, Cabrera, Ortega, Guch, Regiardo, Herrera, Solari, Coccaro, Mazzantti. The setup allowed the team to control central areas while maintaining width through their wide attackers.

Looking ahead, San Lorenzo are expected to maintain their unknown structure, San Lorenzo 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: San Lorenzo's fixtures have averaged 1.6 goals per game, with 2 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 20% of those matches, alongside 4 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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