Union Santa Fe vs Newells Old Boys Prediction

Liga Profesional Argentina · Sat 18 Apr 2026
Argentina flag Argentina : Liga Profesional Argentina
Union Santa FeLDWDW
2 - 3
Full time · HT 1 - 2
Newells Old BoysLWDDD
Kick-offSat 18 Apr, 00:30
Our tip1 @ 1.65 ✗
GoalsOver 2.5
Confidence80%

Full-time report

Our tip1 ✗
Double chance1X ✗
BTTSNo ✗
Over/Under 2.5Over 2.5 ✓

Recent form

Last 5 matches, home and away
Union Santa FeLDWDW
08 Nov 26HVelez Sarsfield2 - 0Liga Profesional Argentina
01 Nov 26ANewells Old Boys1 - 1Liga Profesional Argentina
26 Oct 26HEstudiantes L.P.3 - 1Liga Profesional Argentina
20 Oct 26ADeportivo Riestra1 - 1Liga Profesional Argentina
10 Oct 26HDefensa Y Justicia0 - 2Liga Profesional Argentina
Newells Old BoysLWDDD
08 Nov 26AInstituto Cordoba2 - 2Liga Profesional Argentina
01 Nov 26HUnion Santa Fe1 - 1Liga Profesional Argentina
24 Oct 26ASan Lorenzo0 - 0Liga Profesional Argentina
19 Oct 26HCentral Cordoba de Santiago2 - 1Liga Profesional Argentina
12 Oct 26AGimnasia M.0 - 1Liga Profesional Argentina

Head to head

Union Santa Fe 4 · Draws 7 · Newells Old Boys 6 (17 meetings, last 10 below)

01 Nov 26Newells Old Boys1 - 1Union Santa FeLiga Profesional Argentina
17 Apr 26Union Santa Fe2 - 3Newells Old BoysLiga Profesional Argentina
01 Nov 25Newells Old Boys0 - 1Union Santa FeLiga Profesional Argentina
19 Apr 25Union Santa Fe1 - 1Newells Old BoysLiga Profesional Argentina
02 Nov 24Union Santa Fe2 - 0Newells Old BoysLiga Profesional Argentina
09 Feb 24Union Santa Fe1 - 3Newells Old BoysCopa de la Liga Profesional
16 Sep 23Newells Old Boys1 - 1Union Santa FeCopa de la Liga Profesional
12 Jun 23Newells Old Boys1 - 1Union Santa FeLiga Profesional Argentina
01 Oct 22Union Santa Fe0 - 1Newells Old BoysLiga Profesional Argentina
09 Apr 22Union Santa Fe1 - 0Newells Old BoysLiga Profesional Argentina

Full head to head: Union Santa Fe vs Newells Old Boys →

Our prediction

Union Santa Fe to win

@ 1.65
Double chance
1X  •  Union Santa Fe or Draw
@ 1.14
Both teams to score
No – at least one team fails to score
@ 1.65
Confidence
80%

Our record

Our tips on Union Santa Felast 20 tipped matches
7/2035%
Our tips on Newells Old Boyslast 20 tipped matches
5/2025%
Our tips in Liga Profesional Argentinalast 30 days
30/6149%

Correct 1X2 tips (home win, draw or away win), checked against the final score.

Who will win?

Voting closed at kick-off.

Goals outlook

Over/Under 2.5
Over 2.5
Confidence
75%
Over 2.5: 47%Under 2.5: 53%
Expected goals
1.57Union Santa Fe
2.54Total
0.97Newells Old Boys

Possible correct scores

1 – 0 Union Santa Fe win 14% @ 4.75
2 – 0 Union Santa Fe win 11% @ 5.75
1 – 1 Draw 11% @ 6.00
2 – 1 Union Santa Fe win 9% @ 7.00
0 – 0 Draw 8% @ 8.00
3 – 0 Union Santa Fe win 6% @ 10.00 Our pick

Final score: 2 – 3 – not in our list. Exact scores are long shots – even the likeliest score usually comes in only 1 time in 8–10. 18+.

Win probability

Union Santa Fe73%
Draw19%
Newells Old Boys8%

Odds (1X2)

11.65
X3.55
25.50

Union Santa Fe vs Newells Old Boys preview and result

Union Santa Fe and Newells Old Boys met in the Liga Profesional Argentina on Saturday 18 April 2026 at 00:30 (Nigerian time). The match finished 2 - 3, 1 - 2 at half time.

Our model gives Union Santa Fe a 73% chance of winning, the draw 19% and Newells Old Boys 8%. Our pick was Union Santa Fe to win with 80% confidence at odds of 1.65. The pick lost this time ✗. For a safer option, the double chance 1X (Union Santa Fe or Draw) covers two of the three results at odds of 1.14.

Goals: we expect about 2.5 goals (1.6 for Union Santa Fe, 1.0 for Newells Old Boys). The chance of three or more goals is 47%, so our goals pick is Over 2.5 (75% confidence). 5 goals were scored.

Form and head to head

Union Santa Fe have 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeat in their last 5 matches (L-D-W-D-W), scoring 7 and conceding 5. Newells Old Boys have 1 win, 3 draws and 1 defeat in their last 5 matches (L-W-D-D-D), scoring 5 and conceding 5. In their last 10 meetings, Union Santa Fe won 4, Newells Old Boys won 6 and 7 ended level. In the table, Union Santa Fe are 8th with 21 points and Newells Old Boys are 14th with 15 points.

Frequently asked questions

What was the prediction for Union Santa Fe vs Newells Old Boys?

Our pre-match prediction is Union Santa Fe to win (80% confidence) at odds of 1.65. Win chances: Union Santa Fe 73%, draw 19%, Newells Old Boys 8%.

Will there be over 2.5 goals in Union Santa Fe vs Newells Old Boys?

We expect about 2.5 goals. Our pick is Over 2.5 with 75% confidence (chance of 3+ goals: 47%).

What time is Union Santa Fe vs Newells Old Boys?

Union Santa Fe vs Newells Old Boys (Liga Profesional Argentina) was played on Saturday 18 April 2026 at 00:30 Nigerian time (WAT).

What is a safe bet for Union Santa Fe vs Newells Old Boys?

The double chance 1X (Union Santa Fe or Draw) covers two outcomes at odds of 1.14. No bet is risk-free – stake only what you can afford. 18+.

Predictions are estimates from our model, not guarantees. 18+ only – bet responsibly. More: today's predictions · Bet Slip Builder · booking codes.

Liga Profesional Argentina table

Union Santa Fe8th21 pts
Newells Old Boys14th15 pts
#TeamPWDLGDPts
1 Estudiantes L.P. 16943 1231
2 Boca Juniors 16862 1330
3 Velez Sarsfield 16772 628
4 Talleres Cordoba 16754 426
5 Independiente 16664 424
6 Lanus 16664 324
7 San Lorenzo 16574 022
8 Union Santa Fe 16565 421
9 Instituto Cordoba 16637 021
10 Defensa Y Justicia 16475 -319
11 Gimnasia M. 16547 -819
12 Platense 16376 -516
13 Central Cordoba de Santiago 16448 -1016
14 Newells Old Boys 16367 -1215
15 Deportivo Riestra 16187 -711