Gimnasia M. 1-0 Newells Old Boys: result and AI prediction
Gimnasia M. – Newells Old Boys, Liga Profesional, Monday, October 12, 2026 at 10:30 PM (GMT). Venue: Víctor Legrotaglie
Gimnasia M. is #11 in the table (19 pts) and Newells Old Boys #14 (15 pts). Gimnasia M. has not won any of its last 5 matches. Newells Old Boys is unbeaten in its last 5 matches. Their last meeting, on March 21, 2026, ended Newells Old Boys 1-0 Gimnasia M..
AI confidence: Medium
AI match recap
Gimnasia have home conditions and a clear route to goal through Módica and wide deliveries, but they enter under pressure after a difficult run. Newell’s bring the steadier defensive identity and a long unbeaten spell, although their attack has not consistently converted that control into wins. This is likely to be decided by Gimnasia’s ability to turn possession into clean chances rather than hopeful crosses, and by whether Newell’s manage a potentially altered centre-back pairing. The qualification stakes should make the final phase especially tense.
Head-to-head analysis
The recent head-to-head sample is minimal: Newell’s won the sole listed league meeting earlier this season. That result is a minor reference point rather than a meaningful stylistic trend.
Injuries and absences
O’Connor’s reported muscle tear removes a central link in Gimnasia’s possession game and places more responsibility on Ceballos. Giannetti’s reported muscular issue would be the more acute structural concern, as Newell’s must defend Gimnasia’s crosses without a regular centre-back.
Form (last 5)
Gimnasia M. vs Newells Old Boys stats
| Gimnasia M. | Newells Old Boys | |
|---|---|---|
| Played | 27 | 27 |
| Goals scored | 28 | 26 |
| Goals conceded | 34 | 35 |
| Clean sheets | 8 | 7 |
Last meetings
- 2026-03-21Newells Old Boys 1-0 Gimnasia M.

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