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Independiente vs Newells Old Boys Prediction— Argentina - Liga Profesional Argentina
Clausura - 2 ·Friday, July 31, 2026, 00:15
// Model verdict
Over 2.5
Combined xG of 3.6 puts the goal expectation well above the line. Model probability 65.8% vs bookmaker-implied 43.5% — a clear edge.
Poisson scoreline matrix
Markets vs the line
League track record ↗
Based on 51 resolved predictions
Correct score prediction
H 61% / xG 2.7-1.0 / O2.5 66% / BTTS 60%
Top 5 Poisson scorelines
Expected goals
COMBINED 3.6 xG → O2.5 PROB 65.8% · O3.5 PROB 43.4%
Form & verdict
INDEPENDIENTE · PPG 1.88
NEWELLS OLD BOYS · PPG 1.00
xG gap +1.71 for Home, form 1.88 vs 1.00 - Strong consensus
Win probability
Match Preview & Prediction
Independiente face Newells Old Boys in Argentina - Liga Profesional Argentina on Friday, July 31, 2026. Our Poisson-based model has analysed both teams' form, attack and defence strength to generate the prediction below. The model gives Independiente a 61% chance, the draw 19% and Newells Old Boys 20%, so Independiente are favoured to win. Expected goals are 2.7 for Independiente and 1.0 for Newells Old Boys (3.6 total). The most likely scoreline is 2-0. There is a 66% chance of over 2.5 goals and a 60% chance of both teams scoring. On recent form, Independiente are averaging 1.88 points per game versus 1.00 for Newells Old Boys. The best value bet our model finds is over 3.5 goals, with an expected value of +87.9%.