Newell's Old Boys vs Racing Club

Newell’s Old Boys vs Racing Club Predictions, Lineups & Betting Tips

Match Details: November 16, 2025 | Estadio Marcelo Bielsa | Argentina Liga Profesional | 23:15 GMT

The final round of matches in the Clausura stage of the Liga Profesional is upon us, as Newell's Old Boys host Racing Club. Old Boys have struggled this year so will look for a positive end to the stage to take some momentum unto the Apertura, whereas Racing Club have had a decent run and could end up in a very good position by the end of the day.

Key Betting Tips: Racing Club to Win at 2.05 odds on BoyleSports represents excellent value based on the tip provided by our algorithm. They've had a significantly better campaign than that of the hosts, and we expect them to maintain that in this fixture.

Newell’s Old Boys vs Racing Club Predicted Lineups

Newell’s Old Boys Predicted XI (5-3-2): Juan Espinola; Martin Luciano, Luca Sosa, Victor Leandro Cuesta, Saul Salcedo, Alejo Montero; Valentino Acuña, Luca Regiardo, Éver Banega; Luciano Herrera, Carlos Gonzalez

David Sotelo's broken ankle will continue to see him out of action for the rest of the season.

Racing Club Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Facundo Cambeses; Facundo Mura, Marcus Rojo, Nazareno Colombo, Agustin Basso; Bruno Zuculini, Agustin Almendra; Duvan Vergara, Adrian Fernandez, Santiago Solari; Adrian Martinez

Racing Club picked up a few injuries last time out against Defensa y Justicia, which is certainly giving the coaches a headache. Juan Ignacio Nardoni, Luciano Dario Vietto and Marcus Rojo have all come off with injuries lately, with Rojo's fitness in doubt, but given his importance to the side, he may well play. Tomas Conechny is another player in doubt, while Santiago Sosa is still expected to be a few weeks away from match fitness after his broken jaw.

Newell’s Old Boys vs Racing Club Current League Standings

The hosts have had a torrid time in this campaign, with their win last time out lifting them off of bottom. The highest they can finish now is 13th, but there is still the possibility of facing the serious embarrassment of finishing at the very foot of the table. They're playing only for pride in this fixture and will want to end the stage on a good note.

Racing Club are right in the mix of the pack, where 10 teams are seperated by only five points. As a result, they could finish anywhere between second and 11th depending on their result and how the other fixtures play out across the division, so there is no doubt they will be desperate for three points to confirm their spot in the top eight. Don't expect them to settle at all, this fixture is crucial.

Newell’s Old Boys vs Racing Club Head-to-Head Timeline

Recent Head-to-Head Results:

Having won this fixture the last four times in a row, Racing Club will be the more confident side going into this match, displaying utter domination in recent years. Old Boys haven't even managed a goal against Racing Club since September 2023, allowing the latter to increase their record in this fixture to 11 wins, while Old Boys have managed only seven.

Six matches have ended in a draw between these two, but interestingly enough, when Old Boys are the home side, their record improves. 10 times they have been the hosts, winning half of them and only letting the visitors win three, so they will hope to continue their positive home record this time out.

• May 2, 2025: Racing Club 1-0 Newell’s Old Boys (Liga Profesional Apertura)
• August 17, 2024: Newell’s Old Boys 0-1 Racing Club (Liga Profesional)
• February 13, 2024: Newell’s Old Boys 0-4 Racing Club (Copa de la Liga Profesional)
• September 21, 2023: Racing Club 2-1 Newell’s Old Boys (Copa de la Liga Profesional)
• April 12, 2023: Racing Club 0-1 Newell’s Old Boys (Liga Profesional)

Newell’s Old Boys and Racing Club Recent Matches Analysis

Newell’s Old Boys Last 5 Matches:

• Newell’s Old Boys 2-0 Hurucan (A) – Liga Profesional
• Newell’s Old Boys 0-1 Union (H) – Liga Profesional
• Newell’s Old Boys 1-3 Argentinos Juniors (A) – Liga Profesional
• Newell’s Old Boys 1-1 Tigre (H) – Liga Profesional
• Newell’s Old Boys 0-5 Boca Juniors (A) – Liga Profesional

Newell’s Old Boys have picked up just one win in their last five and were stuck in a miserable rut before that. They've shipped a lot of goals lately, conceding 10 in just four games, but their clean sheet at Hurucan would've given them even more of a confidence boost. They now return to Rosario with the chance to put back-to-back wins together, a feat they haven't managed since April.

Racing Club Last 5 Matches:

• Racing Club 1-0 Defensa y Justicia (H) – Liga Profesional
• Racing Club 0-0 Central Cordoba de Santiago (A) – Liga Profesional
• Racing Club 0-0 Flamengo (H) – Copa Libertadores
• Racing Club 0-1 Flamengo (A) – Copa Libertadores
• Racing Club 1-0 Aldosivi (H) – Liga Profesional

Racing Club have been unbelievable defensively, keeping an astounding four clean sheets in their last five games. Their loss on aggregate to Brazilian giants Flamengo in the Copa Libertadores semi-finals could have thrown them off track, but they didn't let the heartbreak sway them as they have maintained their form. Far from high scorers, they have only found the net twice in five games, a record which will need improvement against Old Boys.

Newell’s Old Boys vs Racing Club Predictions

Our advanced algorithm analyses over 200 data points to generate these predictions with 46.70% confidence in Racing Club to Win. The model factors in current form, head-to-head records, player availability, and tactical matchups.

Best Newell’s Old Boys vs Racing Club Betting Tips

Football Park’s Best Bet: Racing Club to Win @ 2.05 - They have better recent form, the better historical record and a much better league position, so this pretty much only points in one direction. I wouldn't expect an upset this time round, the hosts really haven't looked convincing at all.

Key Players to Watch: Newell’s Old Boys vs Racing Club

Éver Banega (Newell’s Old Boys): Fans of European football will remember Banega from his time in Spain primarily, as well as a short stint at Inter. The 37-year old as shown no signs of slowing in Argentina, offering eight goal contributions and boasts some of the best chance creation stats in all of South America. He loves having the ball and often dictates the play, so he'll be an entertaining player to keep an eye on.

Facundo Cambeses (Racing Club): The last time the keeper conceded a league goal was September 1. Of course the back line deserve credit for that too, but Cambeses has an excellent save percentage this season, proving that his defensive record is no fluke - he offers serious quality protecting his goal.

Newell’s Old Boys vs Racing Club Match Facts

Referee: Sebastián Nicolás Martínez

Stadium Information: Located in Rosario, the hometown of Lionel Messi, the Estadio Marcelo Bielsa is named after their former coach, who you may recognise from Leeds United. The stadium has a capacity of 49,000.

Newell’s Old Boys vs Racing Club: Final Prediction

Newell’s Old Boys 0-2 Racing Club