Prediction for match Banfield — Newells Old Boys

Odds and Match Outcome Probabilities

The match between Banfield and Newells Old Boys will take place on 21.02.2026 as part of the Argentine Liga Profesional. The odds for the main outcomes are distributed as follows: a win for Banfield is priced at 2.31, a draw at 2.95, and a win for Newells Old Boys at 3.39. Looking at the probability percentages, Banfield has a 40.58% chance, a draw is at 31.77%, and Newells Old Boys have 27.65%. Banfield is favored by the odds and probabilities, but the gap is not significant, suggesting a closely contested match.

Team Results and Statistics

In their last five matches, Banfield has an average possession of 42.8%, receives 2.2 yellow cards, commits 9.8 fouls, and is caught offside 2.6 times per game. Newells Old Boys, over the same period, hold the ball 45.2% of the time, receive 2.8 yellow cards, commit 14 fouls, and are offside 2.2 times. Banfield's last three matches: 14.02.2026 - Banfield vs Racing - 0-2, 08.02.2026 - Belgrano vs Banfield - 1-0, 03.02.2026 - Banfield vs Estudiantes de Río Cuarto - 2-1. Newells Old Boys played: 16.02.2026 - Deportivo Riestra vs Newells Old Boys - 1-1, 08.02.2026 - Newells Old Boys vs Defensa y Justicia - 2-3, 01.02.2026 - Boca Juniors vs Newells Old Boys - 2-0. In their last head-to-head on 20.07.2025, Newells Old Boys lost to Banfield 1-2.

Goal Scoring Trends

In terms of scoring in the last five games, Banfield has an average total of 1.8 goals, scoring 0.6 and conceding 1.2 per match. Newells Old Boys show higher scoring rates: an average of 2.8 goals, scoring 1 and conceding 1.8. For over 2.5 goals: Banfield had only 1 out of 5 matches go over, while Newells Old Boys had 2 out of 5. The odds for over 1.5 goals are set at 1.50, which seems a reasonable choice considering both teams' average scoring and Newells Old Boys' defensive instability. By halves: both teams had only 1 out of 5 matches with over 1.5 goals in the first half, and 2 out of 5 in the second half. Banfield most frequently scores between the 46th and 60th minutes (60%), while Newells Old Boys often score late, between the 76th and 90th minutes (50%). In terms of goals conceded, Banfield's distribution is even: 25% in each of the four intervals, while Newells Old Boys most often concede late in the first half (31-45 minutes, 50%). Combined, these indicators support a bet on over 1.5 goals.

Analysis of Corner Totals

Banfield averages 3.8 corners per match, while Newells Old Boys average 4.4. For over 9.5 corners: Banfield had 3 out of 5 matches go over, while Newells Old Boys had only 1 out of 5. Among the available totals for corners, the line closest to the average sum (8.2) is 8.5: over 8.5 corners at 1.63, under 8.5 at 2.13. Banfield is favored in the corner outcomes with odds of 1.62. Considering both teams' average activity and Banfield's frequent over totals, a bet on over 8.5 corners seems justified.