Match Summary
Newells Old Boys and Union Santa Fe drew 1:1. The match was played in Liga Profesional Argentina 2023. Goals were scored by J. Recalde 25′, K. Zenón 61′. 4 yellow cards were shown. Newells Old Boys had 64% possession while Union Santa Fe held 36%. Newells Old Boys had 11 shots (3 on target) compared to 5 (2 on target) for Union Santa Fe. Newells Old Boys made 4 substitutions, Union Santa Fe made 4.
Match Events
Key match events between Newells Old Boys and Union Santa Fe — 2 goals and 4 cards recorded during the match.
assist: F. Vera
Match Statistics
Newells Old Boys had 64% possession against Union Santa Fe's 36%. Newells Old Boys registered 11 shots (3 on target) while Union Santa Fe managed 5 (2 on target). Corner kicks: 7–2. Fouls committed: 6–13.
Lineups
Newells Old Boys lined up in a 4-3-3 formation under G. Heinze, while Union Santa Fe deployed a 5-3-2 under S. Méndez.
Defensive Solidity
Newells Old Boys deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against Union Santa Fe's 5-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
Newells Old Boys field 3 midfielders averaging —, versus Union Santa Fe's 3 rated —. 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
Newells Old Boys start 3 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 2 for Union Santa Fe 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 Newells Old Boys's starting XI is 34.0 (youngest: G. Velázquez (34), oldest: G. Velázquez (34)), while Union Santa Fe average 25.0 (youngest: E. Roldán (25), oldest: E. Roldán (25)). 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
Substitutes
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, Newells Old Boys have recorded 1 wins, 1 draws and 4 defeats. Union Santa Fe show 2 wins, 2 draws and 2 losses from their last 6 outings.
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Head to Head
Newells Old Boys and Union Santa Fe have met 2 times — Newells Old Boys won 0, Union Santa Fe won 1, with 1 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2025. Union Santa Fe leads the head-to-head with 1 victories from 2 meetings. A combined 3 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 1.50 per match (1 for the home side, 2 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 1 matches (50%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 0 games (0%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 1–1 in 2025.
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Drawn
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Recent Meetings (2)
API data: 15 Mar 2026