Match Summary
Newells Old Boys defeated Tigre 1:0. The match was played in Liga Profesional Argentina 2024. Goals were scored by S. Salcedo 71′. 6 yellow cards were shown. Newells Old Boys had 33% possession while Tigre held 67%. Newells Old Boys had 15 shots (6 on target) compared to 13 (6 on target) for Tigre. Expected goals: Newells Old Boys 1.21 — Tigre 1.29. Newells Old Boys made 4 substitutions, Tigre made 4. VAR was involved: Penalty cancelled (Sebastián Medina 51′).
Match Events
Key match events between Newells Old Boys and Tigre — 1 goals and 6 cards recorded during the match.
assist: É. Banega
Match Statistics
Newells Old Boys had 33% possession against Tigre's 67%. Newells Old Boys registered 15 shots (6 on target) while Tigre managed 13 (6 on target). Corner kicks: 10–3. Fouls committed: 17–10.
Lineups
Newells Old Boys lined up in a 4-4-2 formation under R. Lunari, while Tigre deployed a 4-2-3-1 under S. Domínguez.
Squad Ratings
The overall squad rating for Newells Old Boys is 6.77, compared to — for Tigre. 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. Newells Old Boys's highest-rated starter is A. Méndez (6.77), while Tigre's best-rated player is —.
Defensive Solidity
Newells Old Boys deploy 4 defenders rated 6.77 on average, against Tigre'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 4 midfielders averaging —, versus Tigre's 5 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 2 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 1 for Tigre 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 30.7 (youngest: A. Méndez (29), oldest: G. Velázquez (34)), while Tigre average 25.3 (youngest: T. Cavanagh (24), oldest: A. Cardozo (28)). 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. Tigre show 2 wins, 3 draws and 1 losses from their last 6 outings.
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Head to Head
Newells Old Boys and Tigre have met 2 times — Newells Old Boys won 1, Tigre won 0, with 1 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2025. Newells Old Boys leads the head-to-head with 1 victories from 2 meetings. A combined 4 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.00 per match (3 for the home side, 1 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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Recent Meetings (2)
API data: 15 Mar 2026