CA Independiente vs CA Newell's Old Boys, Superliga Argentina 2026 CLAUSURA
Overview
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CA Independiente vs CA Newell's Old Boys — Superliga Argentina at Libertadores de America.
- CA Independiente 27 games · 40 pts (2026/26)
- CA Newell's Old Boys 27 games · 28 pts (2026/26)
Match Details
- Referee Pablo Echavarria
18 games this season
🟨 1.8/game
⚽ 5.7 goals/game
🟥 1 total
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CA Velez Sarsfield | 27 | 51 |
| 2 | CA Talleres | 27 | 48 |
| 3 | Racing Club | 27 | 46 |
| 4 | CA Huracan | 27 | 46 |
| 5 | CA River Plate | 27 | 43 |
| 6 | CA Boca Juniors | 27 | 42 |
| 7 | CA Independiente | 27 | 40 |
| 8 | CA Tucuman | 27 | 40 |
| 9 | CA Union | 27 | 40 |
| 10 | CA Platense | 27 | 39 |
| 11 | CS Independiente Rivadavia | 27 | 38 |
| 12 | Estudiantes de La Plata | 27 | 36 |
| 13 | Instituto AC Cordoba | 27 | 36 |
| 14 | CA Lanus | 27 | 36 |
| 15 | CD Godoy Cruz Antonio Tomba | 27 | 35 |
| 16 | CA Belgrano | 27 | 35 |
| 17 | CD Riestra | 27 | 35 |
| 18 | CA Tigre | 27 | 34 |
| 19 | Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata | 27 | 32 |
| 20 | CA Rosario Central | 27 | 32 |
| 21 | CSyD Defensa y Justicia | 27 | 32 |
| 22 | CA Central Cordoba | 27 | 31 |
| 23 | AA Argentinos Juniors | 27 | 30 |
| 24 | CA San Lorenzo de Almagro | 27 | 29 |
| 25 | CA Newell's Old Boys | 27 | 28 |
| 26 | CA Sarmiento de Junin | 27 | 26 |
| 27 | CA Banfield | 27 | 24 |
| 28 | CA Barracas Central | 27 | 23 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Jul | CA Newell's Old Boys | H | 1–0 | W |
| 26 Jul | Estudiantes de La Plata | A | 2–0 | W |
| 10 May | CA Rosario Central | A | 1–3 | L |
| 02 May | CA San Lorenzo de Almagro | A | 2–1 | W |
| 24 Apr | CD Riestra | A | 0–2 | L |
| 18 Apr | CSyD Defensa y Justicia | H | 3–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Jul | CA Independiente | A | 0–1 | L |
| 25 Jul | CA Talleres | H | 1–0 | W |
| 04 May | CA Velez Sarsfield | A | 1–1 | D |
| 26 Apr | Instituto AC Cordoba | H | 1–1 | D |
| 17 Apr | CA Union | A | 3–2 | W |
| 12 Apr | CA San Lorenzo de Almagro | H | 0–0 | D |
Season Stats
| CA Independiente | CA Newell's Old Boys | |
|---|---|---|
| #7 | Position | #25 |
| 40 | Points | 28 |
| 27 | Played | 27 |
| 9 / 13 / 5 | W / D / L | 7 / 7 / 13 |
| 25 | Scored | 22 |
| 17 | Conceded | 35 |
| +8 | GD | -13 |
| 1.48 | PPG | 1.04 |
| 33% | Win % | 26% |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
38%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
32%
Clean Sheets
CA Independiente this season
CA Independiente this season
20%
Clean Sheets
CA Newell's Old Boys this season
CA Newell's Old Boys this season
CA Independiente are 7th (40 pts). CA Newell's Old Boys are 25th (28 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
CA Independiente
0-15
2/2
16-30
2/–
31-45
3/3
46-60
3/3
61-75
–/3
76+
5/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
CA Newell's Old Boys
0-15
1/1
16-30
–/2
31-45
2/3
46-60
5/1
61-75
2/2
76+
8/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
CA Independiente
| Gabriel Avalos | 11 G | 5 A |
| Matias Abaldo | 5 G | 2 A |
CA Newell's Old Boys
| Matias Coccaro | 6 G | |
| Ignacio Ramirez | 4 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Temperatures are rising at Libertadores de America as CA Independiente face off against CA Newell\'s Old Boys in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
- 5' Jeronimo Russo has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 23 appearances with only 1 goals this season.
- 10' Argentina international Ivan Marcone has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 15' CA Independiente started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 15.
- 20' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 25' CA Newell\'s Old Boys are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 30' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 31' Fresh legs for CA Newell's Old Boys! Thomas Rios comes on to replace Walter Nunez.
- 36' CA Independiente currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 41' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Santiago Gabriel Montiel makes no mistake. 1-0!
- 43' Juan Fedorco picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 46' CA Newell's Old Boys manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Alan Sonora is hanging Walter Mazzantti on the field on 46 minute.
- 51' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 56' Matias Abaldo has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 2 goals to his name this season.
- 61' With 0 assists to his name this season, Bruno Cabrera is clearly more than just a goal scorer for CA Independiente.
- 64' A change in the CA Independiente ranks — Mateo Perez Curci exits the field as David Martinez enters on 64.
- 69' The whistle greets Ignacio Ramirez as he departs to be replaced by Matias Coccaro.
- 73' That looks like a foul for a card for Luca Regiardo.
- 75' Fresh legs for CA Independiente! Santiago Arias comes on to replace Leonardo Godoy.
- 77' Franco Escobar is having his name booked by the referee on 77.
- 82' Another change for CA Newell's Old Boys made on 82 minute. Martin Luciano leaves to be changed by Franscisco Scarpeccio.
- 87' It is a substitution in CA Independiente team. Santiago Gabriel Montiel is replaced by Luciano Cabral on 87 minute.
- 88' CA Independiente receives a card for a hard tackle on 88.
- 90' CA Newell's Old Boys player sees a card in front of him.
- It finishes all square. CA Independiente and CA Newell\'s Old Boys share the spoils 1-0.
Lineups
CA Independiente Lineups
Starting XI
- 33
-
29
Leonardo Godoy ↓ Santiago Arias 75'
- 9
- 23
- 7
- 36
- 22
- 28
- 19
- 13
- 16
Bench
-
4
Santiago Arias ↑ 75'
-
8
Maximiliano Meza ↑ 46'
- 1
-
26
Kevin Lomonaco ↑ 64'
-
32
David Martinez ↑ 64'
- 3
- 14
-
10
Luciano Cabral ↑ 87'
- 18
- 34
- 35
Coach
Gustavo Quinteros
CA Newell\'s Old Boys Lineups
Starting XI
- 24
- 17
- 99
- 3
- 8
-
7
Walter Mazzantti ↓ Alan Sonora 46'
- 30
- 5
-
20
Facundo Guch ↓ Jeronimo Russo 69'
- 25
-
33
Walter Nunez ↓ Thomas Rios 31'
Bench
- 21
-
15
Alan Sonora ↑ 46'
- 22
-
9
Matias Coccaro ↑ 69'
- 2
-
28
Jeronimo Russo ↑ 69'
-
36
Franscisco Scarpeccio ↑ 82'
-
39
Thomas Rios ↑ 31'
- 23
- 35
Coach
Frank Kudelka
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Emmanuel Gigliotti | 2 |
| Emmanuel Gigliotti | 2 |
| Fabricio Fontanini | 2 |
| Hector Fertoli | 1 |
| Santiago Gabriel Montiel | 1 |
| Ever Banega | 1 |
| Fabricio Fontanini | 1 |
| Juan Garcia | 1 |
Head to Head
CA Independiente Form
2026-07-31
CA Independiente
1–0
CA Newell's Old Boys
W
2026-07-26
Estudiantes de La Plata
0–2
CA Independiente
W
2026-05-10
CA Rosario Central
3–1
CA Independiente
L
2026-05-02
CA San Lorenzo de Almagro
1–2
CA Independiente
W
2026-04-24
CD Riestra
2–0
CA Independiente
L
2026-04-18
CA Independiente
3–1
CSyD Defensa y Justicia
W
CA Newell\'s Old Boys Form
2026-07-31
CA Independiente
1–0
CA Newell's Old Boys
L
2026-07-25
CA Newell's Old Boys
1–0
CA Talleres
L
2026-05-04
CA Velez Sarsfield
1–1
CA Newell's Old Boys
D
2026-04-26
CA Newell's Old Boys
1–1
Instituto AC Cordoba
D
2026-04-17
CA Union
2–3
CA Newell's Old Boys
W
2026-04-12
CA Newell's Old Boys
0–0
CA San Lorenzo de Almagro
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.3
CA Independiente xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.66
CA Newell\'s Old Boys xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 69% + Under — clean sheet likely 64%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: CA Independiente win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 1.96
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 84% |
|
16% |
| ± 1.5 | 58% |
|
42% |
| ± 2.5 | 31% |
|
69% |
| ± 3.5 | 14% |
|
86% |
| ± 4.5 | 6% |
|
94% |
Double Chance
CA Independiente or Draw
81%
Draw or CA Newell\'s Old Boys
49%
CA Independiente or CA Newell\'s Old Boys
70%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: CA Independiente win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 0
Actual
0 – 0
16.4%
1 – 1
12.9%
2 – 0
11.4%
0 – 1
8%
2 – 1
7.7%
3 – 0
4.9%
1 – 2
3.8%
3 – 1
3.4%
0 – 2
2.8%
2 – 2
2.7%
4 – 0
1.6%
Asian Handicap — CA Independiente
| Handicap | CA Independiente covers | Push | CA Newell\'s Old Boys covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -2 | 9% | 15% | 76% |
| -1.5 | 24% | — | 76% |
| -1 | 24% | 26% | 50% |
| -0.5 | 50% | — | 50% |
| +0.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
| +1 | 83% | 13% | 5% |
| +1.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
| +2 | 95% | 4% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
CA Independiente keeps clean sheet
52%
✓
CA Newell\'s Old Boys keeps clean sheet
28%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

