Newell's Old Boys vs Talleres prediction: expert analysis, possible lineups, July 25, 2026
Liga Profesional Argentina
In the first round of the Clausura of the Argentine Primera on July 25, 2026, Newell's Old Boys will face Talleres. The home side wants to prove they are finally ready to improve.
Newell's Old Boys vs Talleres: Team News and Expert Analysis
The club from Rosario has not been impressive lately. Last year, they collected just 33 points, finishing 27th based on tiebreakers. In the Apertura, with fifteen points, they were second to last in their group. However, after a very difficult start, they remained unbeaten in the last six rounds, although they were knocked out of the cup during that stretch.
The team from Córdoba earned only one point more in 2025, finishing 24th. In the Apertura, they played sixteen matches and gained 26 points—finishing fourth in their group, which secured a playoff spot. However, they narrowly lost at home to Belgrano and then suffered a 0-3 defeat to Atlético Tucumán in the cup.
The ambitious underdog scored only 0.94 goals per game while conceding almost twice as many—1.69. Martínez and his teammates, while scoring once per match, concede 0.82 goals from their opponents.
Previous Matches: Newell's Old Boys vs Talleres
In the last five encounters, each club has two wins.
The hosts are given a minimal advantage. In any case, the first goal will be decisive—expect "total under 2.0" (odds – 1.68).
Newell's Old Boys vs Talleres: Key Statistics and Trends
- Newell's Old Boys are unbeaten in their last six league matches
- 56% of Newell's Old Boys matches end with goals from both teams, and the average total goals per match is 2.63
- Talleres have suffered two consecutive defeats
- 47% of Talleres matches end with goals from both teams, and the average total goals per match is 1.82
Newell's Old Boys vs Talleres: Probable Starting Lineups
Newell's Old Boys are expected to play in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (probable lineup): Reinnati - Goitea, Salcedo, Mendes, Russo - Herrera, Regiardo - Nuñez, Gooch, Massantti - Coccaro
Talleres are also expected to play in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (probable lineup): Herrera - Maidana, Fernandez, Catalan, Schott - Cristaldo, Galarza - Ric, Baroni, Valoyes - Martinez
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