Newells Old Boys vs BanfieldPrediction, probable lineups, recent form & season stats

Newells Old Boys and Banfield arrive level on seven points in their respective Clausura groups, both with two wins, one draw and two defeats from their opening five matches. Newells are sixth, six goals scored and five conceded, strongest at home where they have won two of three with a 5-2 tally; on the road they are still without a win. Banfield are eleventh, four goals scored and five conceded, with a more balanced away record, one win, one draw, one defeat, than at home. The tournament average is 2.05 goals per game. The prediction may change in the hours before kick-off. Confirmed line-ups, late injuries, suspensions, rotation ahead of other fixtures and the state of the pitch and the weather can all alter the picture described above. In those cases the selection may be reviewed and updated within 12 to 24 hours of the match: this happens rarely, but when it does, the version published on this page is always the current one. The data and assessments here are provided for information and statistical purposes.