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Liga Profesional Argentina | Sun 23 Aug, 01:00

Newells Old Boys v Banfield Stats

Data last updated: Sat 22 Aug 2026, 07:40 UK time

Match Report

Fixture analysis

Newells Old Boys and Banfield meet in a Liga Profesional Argentina clash where both teams have shown moderate attacking intent but contrasting styles. Newells Old Boys, ranked 6th, have a slightly higher corner average and more shots per game, while Banfield, positioned 11th, rely on quick transitions and key attackers like Tiziano Perrota and N. Moreno to create chances. Both sides have accumulated 7 points recently, suggesting a balanced contest with tactical caution but potential for territorial battles that could generate numerous corners.

BT4Y best bet

Over 9.5 Corners

  • Newells Old Boys average 5.6 corners per game, Banfield 3.2, combining for nearly 9 per match.
  • Recent form shows both teams earn points but with differing offensive outputs, supporting set-piece opportunities.
  • Banfield's attacking players like Perrota and Moreno create pressure that often leads to corners.
  • The model estimates a 57.3% chance for over 9.5 corners, offering positive value at 2.0 .

Why The Model Likes This Bet

Chance, price and football numbers

The model favors Over 9.5 Corners due to Newells Old Boys' strong corner average (5.6) combined with Banfield's attacking style that yields set-piece chances. Banfield's key attackers generate shots and fouls near the box, increasing corner likelihood. The 57.3% exceeds the 50% implied by , indicating value. Both teams' recent form and tactical approaches suggest a match with sustained pressure and territorial exchanges, conducive to multiple corners. No data limitations affect in this pick.

Newells Old Boys avg corners5.6 per game
Strong positive
Banfield attacking pressureKey players generate shots and fouls near box
Positive
Model chance vs implied57.3% vs 50%
Strong positive
Recent form pointsBoth teams with 7 points
Neutral

Verdict

BT4Y analyst view

Expect a match where Newells Old Boys' territorial control and Banfield's counter-attacking threats create multiple set-piece situations. The corner count is likely to exceed 9.5 due to sustained pressure and attacking intent from both sides, supported by their recent form and corner averages.

Main risk

Corner volume can be sterile if territory does not become shots, crosses or repeat box entries.

Quote from Expert

BT4Y analyst view · Corners market

“This fixture features two teams whose styles and recent performances suggest a high volume of corners, especially given Newells Old Boys' strong set-piece record and Banfield's ability to force defensive clearances.”

Key Data Signals

Over 9.5 Corners evidence

Newells Old Boys average 5.6 corners per game, Banfield 3.2, combining for nearly 9 per match.

Recent form shows both teams earn points but with differing offensive outputs, supporting set-piece opportunities.

Banfield's attacking players like Perrota and Moreno create pressure that often leads to corners.

The model estimates a 57.3% chance for over 9.5 corners, offering positive value at 2.0 .

What To Watch In The Data

Over 9.5 Corners notes

  • In the last 10 head-to-head matches, the average goals total is 1.9, indicating a moderate tempo game.
  • However, the teams' styles and recent corner averages suggest a higher frequency of corners, driven by wing play and defensive clearances.
  • This trend panel supports the Over 2.5 Goals context as a background to the corner market, highlighting attacking phases that produce set pieces.
Corners, cards and shots

Territory, discipline and chance-volume data.

Newells Old Boys5.6
Avg corners for
Banfield3.2
Newells Old Boys11.4
Avg total corners
Banfield7.6
Newells Old Boys1.8
Avg yellow cards
Banfield1.6
Newells Old Boys8.2
Avg shots
Banfield12
Market aligned with main pickOver 9.5 CornersBetUK guide price · Model 57% vs implied 50% · edge +7.3 pts
2
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Over 8.5 CornersBetUK guide price · model 63%
1.62
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Over 10.5 CornersBet365 guide price
2.62
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Over 5.5 CardsBetMGM guide price
2.1
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Newells Old Boys average 5.6 corners per game, supported by 8.2 shots and 2.8 shots on target, reflecting sustained attacking pressure. Banfield's 3.2 corners and higher shot volume (12 shots, 4 on target) indicate quick attacks that often end in defensive clearances or fouls, increasing corner chances. Both teams maintain moderate card averages, suggesting a competitive but disciplined contest.
Goals, BTTS and over/under

Scoring profile, tempo and goal-market analysis.

Newells Old Boys1.2
Avg goals scored
Banfield0.8
Newells Old Boys1
Avg goals conceded
Banfield1
Newells Old Boys40%
BTTS rate
Banfield20%
Newells Old Boys40%
Over 2.5 goals
Banfield20%
Best odds for this sectionUnder 2.5 GoalsBetMGM guide price · Model 66% vs implied 65% · edge +0.6 pts
1.53
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BTTS YesBet365 guide price · model 50%
2
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BTTS NoBet365 guide price · model 54%
1.75
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Over 3.5 GoalsBetMGM guide price · model 22%
4.5
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Over 2.5 GoalsBetMGM guide price · model 35%
2.4
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Over 1.5 GoalsBet365 guide price · model 53%
1.44
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Both teams have modest goal-scoring rates, with Newells Old Boys averaging 1.2 goals and Banfield 0.8 per game. BTTS rates are 40% and 20% respectively, indicating a cautious attacking approach. This lower scoring trend suggests the match may rely more on wing play and set pieces, supporting corner accumulation rather than high goal totals.
Player stats

Player-level trends, roles and attacking routes.

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Market odds

Top available prices first, with more markets available on demand.

Best odds for this sectionBanfield to WinBet365 guide price · Model 38% vs implied 27% · edge +11.3 pts
3.75
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Over 8.5 CornersBetUK guide price · model 63%
1.62
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Newells Old Boys Draw No BetBetfred guide price · model 56%
1.92
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BTTS YesBet365 guide price · model 50%
2
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Newells Old Boys to WinBetMGM guide price · model 46%
2.2
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Banfield Draw No BetBetfred guide price · model 48%
1.88
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Over 2.5 GoalsBetMGM guide price · model 35%
2.4
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The Over 9.5 Corners market is priced at even (2.0) with a of 57.3%, indicating a positive of 7.3%. This suggests the market underestimates the likelihood of a high corner count, making it an attractive bet with standard stake guidance.
Recent form

Results, scoring balance and short-term direction.

Newells Old Boys

WLDLW
Last 52W 1D 2L
Last 5 record
Last 104W 4D 2L
15 Aug 2026H Deportivo Riestra2-0
09 Aug 2026A Defensa Y Justicia1-2
02 Aug 2026H Boca Juniors2-2
31 Jul 2026A Independiente0-1
25 Jul 2026H Talleres Cordoba1-0

Banfield

WLDWL
Last 52W 1D 2L
Last 5 record
Last 103W 3D 4L
15 Aug 2026A Racing Club1-0
10 Aug 2026H Belgrano Cordoba0-2
01 Aug 2026A Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto0-0
28 Jul 2026H Sarmiento Junin3-2
25 Jul 2026A Huracan0-1
Best odds for this sectionAway / DrawBetMGM guide price · Model 67% vs implied 64% · edge +3.3 pts
1.57
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Home / DrawBet365 guide price · model 75%
1.28
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Banfield to WinBet365 guide price · model 38%
3.75
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Newells Old Boys Draw No BetBetfred guide price · model 56%
1.92
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Newells Old Boys to WinBetMGM guide price · model 46%
2.2
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Banfield Draw No BetBetfred guide price · model 48%
1.88
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DrawBetUK guide price · model 29%
2.9
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Recent form data shows both teams earning 7 points with Newells Old Boys scoring 1.2 goals per game and Banfield 0.8. Newells have a 40% rate of matches over 2.5 goals, Banfield only 20%, but both teams' attacking efforts translate into corner opportunities. This form supports a match with active wing play and set-piece situations, aligning with the Over 9.5 Corners pick.
Head-to-head

Recent meetings and how much they still matter.

3Newells Old Boys wins
3Draws
4Banfield wins
21 Feb 2026Banfield v Newells Old Boys3-0
20 Jul 2025Newells Old Boys v Banfield1-2
27 Jan 2025Banfield v Newells Old Boys3-0
05 Jun 2024Banfield v Newells Old Boys2-0
19 Feb 2023Newells Old Boys v Banfield2-0
04 Jun 2022Banfield v Newells Old Boys1-2
Best odds for this sectionBanfield to WinBet365 guide price · Model 38% vs implied 27% · edge +11.3 pts
3.75
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BTTS YesBet365 guide price · model 50%
2
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Newells Old Boys to WinBetMGM guide price · model 46%
2.2
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Over 2.5 GoalsBetMGM guide price · model 35%
2.4
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DrawBetUK guide price · model 29%
2.9
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The 10 previous meetings between Newells Old Boys and Banfield have averaged 1.9 goals per game, reflecting balanced encounters. While goal totals are moderate, the matches often feature tactical battles with wing play and defensive pressure, which typically generate corners. The head-to-head data moderately supports the expectation of a high corner count in this fixture.
Season team stats

Liga Profesional Argentina

Newells Old Boys22
Played
Banfield21
Newells Old Boys1
Avg goals for
Banfield1
Newells Old Boys1.5
Avg goals against
Banfield1.1
Newells Old Boys4
Clean sheets
Banfield6
Best odds for this sectionBanfield to WinBet365 guide price · Model 38% vs implied 27% · edge +11.3 pts
3.75
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Newells Old Boys Draw No BetBetfred guide price · model 56%
1.92
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Newells Old Boys to WinBetMGM guide price · model 46%
2.2
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Banfield Draw No BetBetfred guide price · model 48%
1.88
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Season-long corner stats reveal Newells Old Boys average 5.6 corners per game, reflecting their territorial control and attacking width. Banfield's 3.2 corners per game complement this, as their quick attacks often force defensive clearances. These combined figures support the likelihood of exceeding 9.5 corners in this fixture.
League standings snapshot

Current table context.

PosTeamPtsPWDLGD
14Newells Old Boys1516367-12
12Banfield1816538-2
5Newells Old Boys1063122
11Banfield76213-2
Newells Old Boys sit 6th and Banfield 11th in the league, both with 7 points, indicating a competitive mid-table clash. While standings alone don't dictate corner counts, the teams' positions suggest motivation to press offensively, which typically results in more set-piece opportunities such as corners.
Key match trends

Goal-pattern analysis from recent form and H2H samples.

40%Newells Old Boys Over 2.5
20%Banfield Over 2.5
1.9H2H avg goals
In the last 10 head-to-head matches, the average goals total is 1.9, indicating a moderate tempo game. However, the teams' styles and recent corner averages suggest a higher frequency of corners, driven by wing play and defensive clearances. This trend panel supports the Over 2.5 Goals context as a background to the corner market, highlighting attacking phases that produce set pieces.

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