Newells Old Boys welcome Estudiantes de La Plata to Estadio Marcelo Bielsa on 25 February 2026, with kickoff scheduled for . The fixture forms part of the ongoing Argentina Liga Profesional, Round 1 schedule and brings together two sides looking to deliver a strong performance.
Newells Old Boys prefer a system that balances attack and defence.
Estudiantes de La Plata generally use a balanced tactical approach.
Newells Old Boys have shown a clear dip in performances over recent games. If this trend continues, their position may come under threat.
In contrast, Estudiantes de La Plata are in solid form, consistently picking up results in recent matches. They remain reliable and consistent in recent games.
A clear home bias is evident in Estudiantes de La Plata's recent performances.
Newells Old Boys have been vulnerable defensively, rarely managing to keep clean sheets. Defensive frailties could be costly.
In contrast, Estudiantes de La Plata have been outstanding defensively, keeping clean sheets consistently. Their defensive structure looks well organised.
Estudiantes de La Plata show only minor variation in defensive strength between home and away games.
Newells Old Boys's recent matches have shown a mixed pattern in terms of goals. Game tempo has varied from match to match.
In contrast, Estudiantes de La Plata have been involved in low-scoring games recently. They often prioritise defensive structure.
There is little change in goal frequency across venues for Estudiantes de La Plata.
Newells Old Boys have struggled to maintain consistent scoring output in recent fixtures. They will need more consistency in the final third.
However, Estudiantes de La Plata have generally been effective going forward, scoring in most recent games. They usually create enough chances to trouble most defences.
Estudiantes de La Plata's ability to score has been consistent home and away.
