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On January 28, 2026, at Estadio Marcelo Bielsa, the upcoming Liga Profesional Argentina fixture between Newells Old Boys and Independiente promises to be a closely fought contest. Based on recent form and head-to-head history, a draw or Newells win is plausible. This prediction analyzes the key betting angles, team form, and tactical setups to help bettors find the best value picks.
These are our top betting tips and predictions for the match.
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Last 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 |
Independiente
|
6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 9 | L W W D D |
| 15 |
Newells Old Boys
|
6 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 12 | -7 | 2 | L D L L D |
Newells Old Boys
Stats
|
Newells Old Boys
|
MP | W | D | L |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 6 | 0 | 2 | 4 |
| Home | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Away | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
|
Newells Old Boys
|
CS | BTTS | FTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 0% | 67% | 33% |
| Home | 0% | 100% | 0% |
| Away | 0% | 50% | 50% |
Independiente
Stats
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Independiente
|
MP | W | D | L |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| Home | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Away | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
|
Independiente
|
CS | BTTS | FTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33% | 67% | 0% |
| Home | 33% | 67% | 0% |
| Away | 33% | 67% | 0% |
Newells Old Boys
Independiente
Newells Old Boys
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Newells Old Boys
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Newells Old Boys
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Newells Old Boys enters this fixture with recent form struggles, but they hold home advantage at Estadio Marcelo Bielsa. Independiente has experienced a slight edge historically and demonstrated resilience in tight encounters. Injuries are minimal, so expected lineups will be full strength, emphasizing a competitive, tactical clash.
Newells Old Boys relies on their home squad, featuring experienced players like G. Arias and recent goal scorers J. Colmán and Facundo Gauch. Independiente depends on key attacking talents such as B. Martínez and W. Mazzantti. Injury reports indicate both teams are at near full strength, maximizing their attacking potential.
If Newells Old Boys scores first in the upcoming match against Independiente at Estadio Marcelo Bielsa, expect a tense game but with room for Independiente to respond, as historical data shows a pattern of late goals from both sides. A draw remains equally likely, given recent form and head-to-head trends.
Both sides favor an attacking approach, with Newells Old Boys employing a 3-4-2-1 and Independiente utilizing a 4-2-3-1. Expect a tempo that encourages set pieces and quick transitions. Betting on over 2.5 goals aligns with their recent goal-scoring patterns, and the presence of disciplined defenses suggests open play could be exploited.
See below all the main information for this match.
The match between Newells Old Boys and Independiente is scheduled for January 28, 2026, at Estadio Marcelo Bielsa, Rosario. Our main focus is on the draw or double chance options, given recent form, with an emphasis on an evenly contested game likely to produce goals from both sides.
Recent encounters show a close head-to-head pattern, with Newells Old Boys having a slight edge over Independiente historically. This match should be competitive, with potential for a draw or a narrow win for the home team, especially in a high-tempo environment.
Expect a tactical battle, with both teams playing open attacking football. Set pieces and quick breaks are key scenarios for goals. The match could see a late goal, especially if one team scores early and adjusts accordingly.
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