CA Newell's Old Boys vs Estudiantes de La Plata, Superliga Argentina 2021 REGULAR SEASON
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CA Newell's Old Boys vs Estudiantes de La Plata — Superliga Argentina .
- CA Newell's Old Boys 27 games · 28 pts (2026/26)
- Estudiantes de La Plata 27 games · 36 pts (2026/26)
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 Córdoba | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jul | Estudiantes de La Plata | H | 4–2 | W |
| 26 Jul | AA Argentinos Juniors | A | 0–1 | L |
| 17 Jul | CA Talleres | H | 3–2 | W |
| 09 Mar | CD Godoy Cruz Antonio Tomba | H | 0–2 | L |
| 28 Feb | Racing Club | A | 1–1 | D |
| 23 Feb | CA Colon | H | 4–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jul | CA Newell's Old Boys | A | 2–4 | L |
| 25 Jul | CA Independiente | H | 0–1 | L |
| 17 Jul | CA Sarmiento de Junin | A | 3–0 | W |
| 10 Mar | Racing Club | H | 1–2 | L |
| 01 Mar | CA Lanus | A | 1–1 | D |
| 24 Feb | CA River Plate | H | 0–2 | L |
Season Stats
| CA Newell's Old Boys | Estudiantes de La Plata | |
|---|---|---|
| #25 | Position | #12 |
| 28 | Points | 36 |
| 27 | Played | 27 |
| 7 / 7 / 13 | W / D / L | 8 / 12 / 7 |
| 22 | Scored | 36 |
| 35 | Conceded | 34 |
| -13 | GD | +2 |
| 1.04 | PPG | 1.33 |
| 26% | Win % | 30% |
Key Stats
38%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
38%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
19%
Clean Sheets
CA Newell's Old Boys this season
CA Newell's Old Boys this season
44%
Clean Sheets
Estudiantes de La Plata this season
Estudiantes de La Plata this season
CA Newell's Old Boys are 25th (28 pts). Estudiantes de La Plata are 12th (36 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
CA Newell's Old Boys
0-15
1/1
16-30
1/2
31-45
2/3
46-60
5/1
61-75
2/2
76+
8/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Estudiantes de La Plata
0-15
–/3
16-30
1/2
31-45
1/3
46-60
3/1
61-75
2/1
76+
5/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
CA Newell's Old Boys
| Matias Coccaro | 6 G | |
| Ignacio Ramirez | 4 G | 1 A |
Estudiantes de La Plata
| Tiago Palacios | 4 G | 3 A |
| Alexis Castro | 4 G | |
| Fabricio Perez Escudero | 3 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and CA Newell\'s Old Boys launch into their encounter with Estudiantes de La Plata.
- 5' Argentina international Franco Zapiola has been a key figure this campaign — 1 goals and 2 assists in the Array this season.
- 10' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 10 minutes.
- 11' Ignacio Scocco is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 16' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Nicolas Pasquini on 16 minutes.
- 21' CA Newell\'s Old Boys is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 26' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. German Burgos will be considering his options from the bench.
- 31' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 36' A stunning finish from Manuel Castro — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 41' Estudiantes de La Plata come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 46' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 51' CA Newell\'s Old Boys started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 51.
- 56' Leonardo Godoy has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 60' Juan Fernando Garro gets the nod from CA Newell's Old Boys. He replaces Ramiro Sordo and will look to change the dynamic.
- 61' Nicolas Castro has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 61 minutes.
- 63' A tactical swap from CA Newell's Old Boys — Juan Fernando Garro on, Ramiro Sordo off on 63 minutes.
- 63' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Manuel Castro makes it 0-4.
- 64' Manuel Castro doubles the advantage! 0-5 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 64' Nahuel Estevez is ready to make an impact after coming on for Fernando Zuqui at the 64 minute mark.
- 65' The Estudiantes de La Plata bench stirs into life. Juan Apaolaza is withdrawn and Gustavo Del Prete gets his opportunity.
- 66' The Estudiantes de La Plata manager makes a substitution. Fernando Zuqui departs to be replaced by Nahuel Estevez.
- 71' Justo Giani makes no mistake. The score reads 0-6 and CA Newell's Old Boys are in front.
- 74' Nicolas Castro with the second goal in the match!
- 77' Estudiantes de La Plata ring the changes. Fernando Zuqui has done his job and it is now time for Franco Zapiola to step up.
- 80' The CA Newell's Old Boys bench stirs into life. Nicolas Castro is withdrawn and Guillermo Balzi gets his opportunity.
- 85' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 90' Mariano Bittolo is ready to make an impact after coming on for Justo Giani at the 90 minute mark.
- Time to leave. No sensation happened. Another win for CA Newell\'s Old Boys players.
Lineups
CA Newell\'s Old Boys Lineups
Starting XI
- 2
- 32
- 31
- 1
- 27
- 36
- 26
- 13
- 19
- 38
-
17
Justo Giani ↓ Mariano Bittolo 90'
Bench
- 18
-
28
Mariano Bittolo ↑ 90'
-
22
Manuel Capasso ↑ 60'
- 12
- 30
-
24
Juan Fernando Garro ↑ 60'
- 48
- 7
-
47
Guillermo Balzi ↑ 80'
- 15
- 50
Coach
German Burgos
Estudiantes de La Plata Lineups
Starting XI
- 15
- 9
- 21
- 18
-
8
Fernando Zuqui ↓ Franco Zapiola 77'
- 16
- 29
- 3
- 30
- 14
- 17
Bench
-
43
Nahuel Estevez ↑ 64'
- 12
- 6
- 5
- 4
- 2
- 11
-
10
Gustavo Del Prete ↑ 65'
- 26
-
28
Franco Zapiola ↑ 77'
Coach
Ricardo Zielinsky
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Manuel Castro | 3 |
| Guido Carrillo | 2 |
| Pablo Piatti | 2 |
| Nicolas Castro | 2 |
| Mauro Boselli | 1 |
| Tomas Perez | 1 |
| Mariano Pavone | 1 |
| Luciano Lollo | 1 |
Head to Head
CA Newell\'s Old Boys Form
2021-07-30
CA Newell's Old Boys
4–2
Estudiantes de La Plata
L
2021-07-26
AA Argentinos Juniors
1–0
CA Newell's Old Boys
L
2021-07-17
CA Newell's Old Boys
3–2
CA Talleres
L
2020-03-09
CA Newell's Old Boys
0–2
CD Godoy Cruz Antonio Tomba
W
2020-02-28
Racing Club
1–1
CA Newell's Old Boys
D
2020-02-23
CA Newell's Old Boys
4–0
CA Colon
L
Estudiantes de La Plata Form
2021-07-30
CA Newell's Old Boys
4–2
Estudiantes de La Plata
L
2021-07-25
Estudiantes de La Plata
0–1
CA Independiente
L
2021-07-17
CA Sarmiento de Junin
0–3
Estudiantes de La Plata
W
2020-03-10
Estudiantes de La Plata
1–2
Racing Club
L
2020-03-01
CA Lanus
1–1
Estudiantes de La Plata
D
2020-02-24
Estudiantes de La Plata
0–2
CA River Plate
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.62
CA Newell\'s Old Boys xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.62
Estudiantes de La Plata xG
I would bet for:
CA Newell\'s Old Boys or Estudiantes de La Plata 75% + Both teams to score 64%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: CA Newell\'s Old Boys win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.24
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 83% |
|
17% |
| ± 2.5 | 62% |
|
38% |
| ± 3.5 | 40% |
|
60% |
| ± 4.5 | 23% |
|
77% |
Double Chance
CA Newell\'s Old Boys or Draw
68%
Draw or Estudiantes de La Plata
57%
CA Newell\'s Old Boys or Estudiantes de La Plata
75%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✗ 4–2 not predicted4 – 2Actual
1 – 1
11.2%
2 – 1
8%
1 – 2
8%
2 – 2
6.4%
1 – 0
5.6%
0 – 1
5.6%
0 – 0
5.5%
2 – 0
5.2%
0 – 2
5.1%
3 – 1
4.3%
1 – 3
4.3%
3 – 2
3.5%
Asian Handicap — CA Newell\'s Old Boys
| Handicap | CA Newell\'s Old Boys covers | Push | Estudiantes de La Plata covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -2 | 8% | 11% | 81% |
| -1.5 | 19% | — | 81% |
| -1 | 19% | 18% | 63% |
| -0.5 | 37% | — | 63% |
| +0.5 | 63% | — | 37% |
| +1 | 63% | 18% | 19% |
| +1.5 | 81% | — | 19% |
| +2 | 81% | 11% | 8% |
| +2.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
Clean Sheet
CA Newell\'s Old Boys keeps clean sheet
21%
✓
Estudiantes de La Plata keeps clean sheet
21%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

