Newell’s Old Boys vs Barracas Central: Prediction for the Match on August 30, 2025

Newell’s Old Boys vs Barracas Central: Prediction for the Match on August 30 2025

The seventh leg of the Torneo Betano 2025 Clausura is a decisive one with Old Boys of Newell receiving an upgrading Barracas Central. Although Newell intends to regain control at home following a loss in the Rosario derby, Barracas arrives at this match on a 5-match streak of invincibility, and they intend to continue their mission of frustrating their hosts.

Newell’s Old Boys: Form and Statistics

This was a difficult blow to Newell who lost the derby to Rosario Central 1-0 last weekend, a defeat that left their weakness in terms of offensive consistency in the spotlight. They have scored just 8 times in 10 Clausura matches and there is alarming statistic of 40 percent failure to score. On the defensive side though they are small, 50% clean sheets at home and less than 1 goal against on average. Their most recent 5 league games have seen them win only one (W2 D2 L1) with one of them being a major win in the Copa Argentina against Atletico Tucuman. Nevertheless, their offensive ineffectiveness remains one of the weak points in close-quarters fighting.

Newell’s Old Boys: Lineup

Coach Cristian Fabbiani is supposed to play a 5-4-1, with a tight double pivot, and the use of fast-moving flanking transitions. Newell will hope to capitalize on the gaps behind the defensive line of Barracas with Banega probably pulling the creative strings and Gonzalez at the head of the line.

� Newell’s Old Boys starting lineup (5-4-1)

Espinola – Montero, Noguera, Salcedo, Cuesta, Martino – Sotelo, Maroni, Banega, Herrera – Gonzalez

⛔️ Out: Hoyos ( injured), Lollo (red card

� Head coach: Cristian Fabbiani

Barracas Central: Form and Statistics

Barracas Central enters this round with a 5 game streak of unbeaten results (W2 D3) one of which was a very good 1-1 tie against Defensa y Justicia. They have won 92% of the matches they have played outside their home country and they are the more prolific in attack with an average of 1.42 goals per match, which is better compared to 1.20 of Newell. But on the negative, they have merely maintained 25 percent of clean sheets and yield goals in the first half. Their games are usually open-ended, 67 percent of the games result to more than 1.5 and 50 percent comprise both sides scoring.

Barracas Central: Lineup

Coach Insua will likely not change his steady 5-4-1 lineup, with an emphasis on systematic lines of attackers in the midfield, as well as taking advantage of transitions with Morales and Ruiz. The striker, Bruera, will be instrumental in extending the tight defensive line of Newell.

� Barracas Central starting lineup (5-4-1)

Ledesma – Barrios, Jappert, Barragan, Demartini, Insua – Morales, Miroc, Tapia, Ruiz – Bruera

⛔️ Out: Kruger, Pianovi, Tobio ( injured)

� Head coach: R. Insua

Newell’s Old Boys vs Barracas Central Head-to-Head Statistics

Newell has the upper hand in the past 4 matches, with 2 victories, Barracas, 1 and a draw. The most recent encounter though was 2-0 in favour of Barracas earlier this year. Games between the two teams are usually low scoring with no team scoring more than twice in the past four games.

Newell’s Old Boys vs Barracas Central Betting Trends

• Draw at Half Time - Both groups tend to be wary - 42% of Barracas games and 40% of Newell games are at a draw at HT. This option is offered on the 1xbet bookmaker website for odds of 1.90;
• Both Teams to Score - No - This market is good considering that Newell has a low conversion rate (7%), and home defense. This option is offered on the 1xbet bookmaker website for odds of 1.60;
• Under 2 Goals - Their previous 5 games have produced a goal-less outcome of less than 2.5. This option is offered on the Bet365 bookmaker website for odds of 1.75;

Newell’s Old Boys vs Barracas Central Match Prediction 30 August 2025

Though Newell has offensive issues, the will will have confidence playing at home particularly against a Barracas team that is weak defensively away. The Rosario side should win this draw provided they are able to hold Sepulveda and use time outs.

Our match prediction: Draw at Half Time for a coefficient of 1.90 in the 1xbet bookmaker.

Our betting tip on the match: Under 2 Goals for a coefficient of 1.75 in the 1xbet bookmaker.