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Scheduled for August 2, 2026, at Estadio Marcelo Bielsa, the upcoming Liga Profesional Argentina clash between Newells Old Boys and Boca Juniors promises competitive edge, with Boca slightly favored based on recent form and domination in head-to-heads. Expect tight exchanges and goal opportunities for both sides.
These are our top betting tips and predictions for the match.
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Last 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 |
Boca Juniors
|
16 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 22 | 9 | 13 | 30 | D D D W D |
| 14 |
Newells Old Boys
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16 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 15 | 27 | -12 | 15 | W W L D L |
Newells Old Boys
Stats
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Newells Old Boys
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MP | W | D | L |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 21 | 5 | 7 | 9 |
| Home | 11 | 3 | 5 | 3 |
| Away | 10 | 2 | 2 | 6 |
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Newells Old Boys
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CS | BTTS | FTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 19% | 48% | 33% |
| Home | 36% | 36% | 27% |
| Away | 0% | 60% | 40% |
Boca Juniors
Stats
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Boca Juniors
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MP | W | D | L |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 22 | 9 | 9 | 4 |
| Home | 11 | 4 | 6 | 1 |
| Away | 11 | 5 | 3 | 3 |
|
Boca Juniors
|
CS | BTTS | FTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 45% | 41% | 14% |
| Home | 55% | 27% | 18% |
| Away | 36% | 55% | 9% |
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Cards
Newells Old Boys hosts Boca Juniors at Estadio Marcelo Bielsa on 2026-08-02 with the match set in the Liga Profesional Argentina. Boca's recent away form and head-to-head superiority make them slight favorites, but home advantage and recent results keep this contest tightly poised.
Boca Juniors appears to have a settled squad with key players like Romero and Villa, and they are in good form. Injuries are minimal, which bodes well for their dominance. Newells Old Boys relies heavily on their defensive organization and key goalscorers Luciano and Acuña to threaten Boca's defense.
If Boca Juniors scores first in the opening stages, expect them to control the game due to their recent winning streak and dominance at Estadio Marcelo Bielsa. If Newells Old Boys equalizes or takes the lead, the match could turn more open, but Boca's strong recent form suggests they may capitalize late. A draw at halftime is plausible given recent close encounters.
Both teams prefer possession-based, attacking football with Boca showing a high percentage of goals in the second half. Expect Boca to press high early, utilizing their technical midfield and finisher Romero. Newells' disciplined defense might absorb pressure, aiming for rapid counters or set pieces.
Boca Juniors are slight favorites in overall win probability based on recent form and head-to-head stats, especially their strong away record against Newells Old Boys.
A draw is a realistic outcome considering recent tight matches and close form percentages, making it a candidate for a safer bet.
Boca Juniors have a history of scoring first and controlling the second half sometimes leading to late goals, so betting on Boca to score after half-time aligns with recent trends.
