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Platense vs Newells Old Boys prediction

Liga Profesional ยท Today ยท 20:00 โ€” our model's pick, the best available price and how the market is priced.

Odds and data refreshed Sep 20, 2026 ยท how we work

Our prediction

Liga Profesional ๐Ÿ•’ Today ยท 20:00
Model lean
Over 1.5 goals
Odds
1.60
โ“˜ Model lean, not an official pick โ€” this fixture didn't clear our value threshold, so it isn't counted in the record
ConfidenceValue ยท 60%
AI Value edge -3.21% ยท best price at 1xBet
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Key factors behind our tip

01

Platense are market favourites at 2.30, implying roughly 43% win probability, the shortest price on offer for this fixture.

02

Newells Old Boys sit at 3.62, an implied probability of about 28%, the outsider tag among the three outcomes.

03

The draw at 2.92 (about 34% implied) sits between the two teams' prices, reflecting a competitive matchup on paper.

04

The Over 1.5 goals recommendation carries 59% model confidence at odds of 1.60, though the value edge is calculated at -4.97%, meaning the market price is not offering a statistical edge by the model's own measure.

Most likely scorelines

Both teams to score: 42%
ScoreModel chanceFair odds
1-0 14.1% 7.09
1-1 13.4% 7.48
0-0 12.2% 8.20
0-1 11.6% 8.65
2-0 8.2% 12.27
2-1 7.7% 12.94

From the same Poisson distribution behind our 1X2 and totals numbers, built on expected goals of 1.16 and 0.95. These six scorelines cover 67% of all outcomes โ€” the rest is spread thinly across dozens of possibilities, which is why correct-score betting is a longshot even when the model is right about the shape of the game.

Additional predictions

MarketOddsValue edgeConfidenceAI score
Newells Old Boys to win 3.95 +3.4% 26% 57

Model-scored alternatives to the main tip โ€” every market is ranked by value edge and win probability, not by potential payout.

Team form

PLA Platense LDLWD
12 Sept 26 @ Estudiantes 1-2
4 Sept 26 vs Deportivo Riestra 1-1
31 Aug 26 @ Defensa y Justicia 0-1
23 Aug 26 @ Barracas Central 2-1
16 Aug 26 vs Boca Juniors 1-1
NOB Newells Old Boys DDDWW
11 Sept 26 vs Velez Sarsfield BA 1-1
6 Sept 26 @ Rosario Central 1-1
31 Aug 26 @ Estudiantes 0-0
23 Aug 26 vs Banfield 2-1
15 Aug 26 vs Deportivo Riestra 2-0

Best odds across bookmakers

Bookmaker 1 ยท PLAX2 ยท NOB
Betfair 2.36 3.00 3.95
Pinnacle 2.33 2.95 3.78
BetOnline.ag 2.31 2.95 3.80
BetAnything 2.31 2.95 3.80
1xBet 2.28 2.91 3.69
Betsson 2.32 2.92 3.55

Prices as of our last refresh, best price per outcome highlighted. Books are ordered by margin โ€” the sharpest price-setters first โ€” not alphabetically.

Platense vs Newells Old Boys: match preview

Platense host Newells Old Boys in a Liga Profesional clash where the betting market leans clearly toward the home side. Best odds have Platense at 2.30, translating to an implied probability of roughly 43%, well ahead of Newells Old Boys at 3.62 (about 28%) and the draw at 2.92 (around 34%). That gap suggests bookmakers see Platense as moderate favourites without making them overwhelming picks, and the draw price stays firmly in play given the closeness between it and the away odds. Away from the result market, the recommended angle here is goals rather than outcome: Over 1.5 goals is priced at 1.60, implying a 59% confidence level from the model, positioning this as a total-goals play rather than a bet on either side winning outright.

Verdict: The recommended Over 1.5 goals at 1.60 reflects a fairly short price for a moderately likely outcome, with the model itself flagging a negative value edge. It is a low-risk, low-reward line rather than a strong value angle, so bettors should weigh stake size accordingly and manage bankroll with care.

Upcoming Liga Profesional fixtures

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20 Sept 22:15 Belgrano de Cordoba v Estudiantes de Rรญo Cuarto 1.48 4.20 10.50
21 Sept 00:30 Velez Sarsfield BA v CA Tigre BA 2.36 3.00 3.90
21 Sept 17:30 Aldosivi Mar del Plata v Atlรฉtico Tucuman 3.35 2.98 2.58
21 Sept 22:00 Barracas Central v Independiente Rivadavia 3.45 3.01 2.50
22 Sept 00:15 Lanus v Estudiantes 2.26 3.10 4.00
2 Oct 22:15 Independiente v Instituto de Cรณrdoba 2.46 3.10 3.25

Best available 1X2 price per outcome across the bookmakers we track. Click a fixture for its full prediction.

Match FAQ

What is the prediction for Platense vs Newells Old Boys?+

Our tip is Over 1.5 goals at odds of 1.60, with a 60% confidence rating.

Who is favourite in the Platense vs Newells Old Boys match?+

Platense are favourites according to the odds, priced at 2.30 for a win, which implies about a 43% chance, ahead of Newells Old Boys at 3.62 (around 28%) and the draw at 2.92.

What is the draw priced at for this fixture?+

The draw is available at 2.92, which implies a probability of roughly 34%, sitting between the two teams' win chances.

Is there value in betting on this Liga Profesional fixture?+

The listed value picks show none above the threshold for the match-result market. The site's recommended bet is Over 1.5 goals at 1.60 with 59% model confidence, though this carries a stated negative value edge of -4.97%, so it should not be treated as a high-value selection.

When does the match kick off?+

Platense vs Newells Old Boys takes place Today ยท 20:00 in the Liga Profesional.

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