Match Summary
Racing Club defeated Newells Old Boys 1:0. The match was played in Liga Profesional Argentina 2024. Goals were scored by R. Martínez 30′. 6 yellow cards were shown. Newells Old Boys had 49% possession while Racing Club held 51%. Newells Old Boys had 14 shots (4 on target) compared to 9 (1 on target) for Racing Club. Expected goals: Newells Old Boys 1.31 — Racing Club 1.12. Newells Old Boys made 5 substitutions, Racing Club made 5. VAR was involved: Penalty confirmed (Gabriel Carabajal 83′), Card upgrade (Juan Ignacio Ramírez 85′).
Match Events
Key match events between Newells Old Boys and Racing Club — 1 goals and 6 cards recorded during the match.
assist: E. Almendra
Match Statistics
Newells Old Boys had 49% possession against Racing Club's 51%. Newells Old Boys registered 14 shots (4 on target) while Racing Club managed 9 (1 on target). Corner kicks: 4–7. Fouls committed: 15–19.
Lineups
Newells Old Boys lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation under A. Coria, while Racing Club deployed a 4-3-3 under G. Costas.
Defensive Solidity
Newells Old Boys deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against Racing Club's 4-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 5 midfielders averaging —, versus Racing Club'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 1 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 3 for Racing Club 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 26.8 (youngest: L. Besozzi (22), oldest: G. Velázquez (34)), while Racing Club average 28.0 (youngest: A. Urzi (25), oldest: R. Martínez (31)). 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, Newells Old Boys have recorded 1 wins, 1 draws and 4 defeats. Racing Club show 4 wins, 2 draws and 0 losses from their last 6 outings.
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Head to Head
Newells Old Boys and Racing Club have met 2 times — Newells Old Boys won 0, Racing Club won 2, 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 (0 for the home side, 2 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