Our Banfield vs Newell's Prediction: 2-1
Banfield vs Newell's in the Argentina Liga Profesional is scheduled for an 22:15 GMT kick-off on Saturday February 21, 2026. We’re backing a 2-1 home win, but with both sides regularly hitting the scoreboard, BTTS is a strong option for bettors.
This Banfield vs Newell's prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Banfield's Last Match – Banfield vs Racing Club
Banfield will look to get back on track following a 0-2 Argentina Liga Profesional loss against Racing Club on February 14. In that match, Banfield recorded 43% possession, firing 7 shots at goal, with 2 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Banfield | 43% | 7 (2) | 0.82 | 87 |
Racing Club | 57% | 7 (5) | 1.35 | 48 |
Newell's's Last Match – Deportivo Riestra vs Newell's
Newell's will aim to turn their fortunes around after a 1-1 Argentina Liga Profesional draw with Deportivo Riestra on February 16. In that match, Newell's saw 50% of the ball and created 2 goal attempts, with 4 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Deportivo Riestra | 50% | 5 (5) | 1.94 | 73 |
Newell's | 50% | 2 (4) | 1.08 | 57 |
Banfield vs Newell's Stats
Key Stats
| Banfield | Newell's | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.02 | Attacking Strength | 0.73 |
| 1.7 | Defence Strength | 1.68 |
| 1.1 | Points Per Game | 0.6 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 1/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 0/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 3/10 |
| 0.9 | Average Scored | 0.9 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Banfield are averaging 0.9 goals scored and 1.3 conceded per match, while Newell's average 0.9 scored and 1.5 conceded per game.
Banfield 9-13
Newell's 9-15
What are the odds for this match?
Banfield to win: @2.375
Draw: @3
Newell's to win: @3.3



Banfield
Racing Club
Deportivo Riestra
Newell's
Independiente Rivadavia
CA Tigre
Belgrano
Gimnasia LP
Huracan
Rosario Central
Argentinos Jrs
Banfield
Racing Club
River Plate
Sarmiento
Atlético Tucumán
Barracas Central
CA Aldosivi
Estudiantes Rio Cuarto