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



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Racing Club
Deportivo Riestra
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