Match Summary
Newells Old Boys defeated Racing Club 1:0. The match was played in Liga Profesional Argentina 2023. Goals were scored by G. Velázquez 66′. 5 yellow cards were shown. Racing Club had 60% possession while Newells Old Boys held 40%. Racing Club had 15 shots (2 on target) compared to 9 (2 on target) for Newells Old Boys. Racing Club made 4 substitutions, Newells Old Boys made 5. VAR was involved: Red card cancelled (Matías Rojas 62′).
Match Events
Key match events between Racing Club and Newells Old Boys — 1 goals and 5 cards recorded during the match.
assist: R. Sordo
Match Statistics
Racing Club had 60% possession against Newells Old Boys's 40%. Racing Club registered 15 shots (2 on target) while Newells Old Boys managed 9 (2 on target). Corner kicks: 4–5. Fouls committed: 12–20.
Lineups
Racing Club lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation under F. Gago, while Newells Old Boys deployed a 3-4-3 under G. Heinze.
Squad Ratings
The overall squad rating for Racing Club is —, compared to 6.77 for Newells Old Boys. This metric is derived from each player's average match rating across all league appearances this season — anything above 7.00 is considered strong, while below 6.50 signals inconsistency. Racing Club's highest-rated starter is —, while Newells Old Boys's best-rated player is A. Méndez (6.77).
Defensive Solidity
Racing Club deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against Newells Old Boys's 3-man backline averaging —. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.
Midfield Control
Racing Club field 5 midfielders averaging —, versus Newells Old Boys's 4 rated 6.77. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.
Forward Threat
Racing Club start 1 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 3 for Newells Old Boys averaging —. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.
Age & Experience
The average age of Racing Club's starting XI is 38.0 (youngest: L. Sigali (38), oldest: L. Sigali (38)), while Newells Old Boys average 28.3 (youngest: J. Pérez (22), oldest: G. Velázquez (34)). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.
Substitutes
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Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, Racing Club have recorded 4 wins, 2 draws and 0 defeats. Newells Old Boys show 1 wins, 1 draws and 4 losses from their last 6 outings.
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Head to Head
Racing Club and Newells Old Boys have met 2 times — Racing Club won 2, Newells Old Boys won 0, with 0 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2025. Racing Club leads the head-to-head with 2 victories from 2 meetings. A combined 2 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 1.00 per match (2 for the home side, 0 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 0 matches (0%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 0 games (0%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 0–1 in 2025.
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Drawn
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Recent Meetings (2)
API data: 15 Mar 2026