Platense 0-1 Newells Old Boys: result and AI prediction

Platense – Newells Old Boys, Liga Profesional, Sunday, September 20, 2026 at 09:00 PM (GMT). Venue: Estadio Ciudad de Vicente Lopez

Platense is #12 in the table (16 pts) and Newells Old Boys #14 (15 pts). Platense has not won any of its last 5 matches. Newells Old Boys is unbeaten in its last 5 matches. Last 6 head-to-head meetings: Platense 0, draws 5, Newells Old Boys 1. Their last meeting, on March 11, 2026, ended Newells Old Boys 1-1 Platense.

PlatensePlatense
Final score0 - 1
Newells Old BoysNewells Old Boys
AI predicted: 2-1 · Final score: 0-1Missed

AI confidence: Medium

AI match recap

Platense return to Ciudad de Vicente López with home advantage but little time to reset after continental commitments. Newell's bring the cleaner current league rhythm and will look to make this a compact, patient contest rather than an open exchange. The hosts' route is through Zapiola's connection with the wide attackers and Lencina; the visitors' route is to frustrate that link, win turnovers and attack the spaces left by Platense's full-backs. Conflicting absence reports mean the official teamsheets matter more than usual.

Head-to-head analysis

This fixture has produced a notably close recent series, including a level result in March and several low-margin meetings. Newell's have avoided defeat in the listed eight-match sequence, but draws have been a recurring theme.

Injuries and absences

There is no confirmed impact from the supplied feed, but third-party listings conflict sharply. If Bobadilla, Nasif or Portillo are indeed unavailable, Platense lose attacking depth and options to rotate after the Fluminense fixtures.

Form (last 5)

PlatenseLeague position #12 · 16 ptsL D L
Newells Old BoysLeague position #14 · 15 ptsD D D

Platense vs Newells Old Boys stats

PlatenseNewells Old Boys
Played2525
Goals scored1925
Goals conceded2935
Clean sheets75

Last meetings

  • 2026-03-11Newells Old Boys 1-1 Platense
  • 2024-05-11Newells Old Boys 2-0 Platense
  • 2024-03-16Newells Old Boys 0-0 Platense
  • 2023-10-31Platense 0-0 Newells Old Boys
  • 2023-01-29Platense 2-2 Newells Old Boys
  • 2022-07-09Platense 1-1 Newells Old Boys

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