Boca Juniors vs Newell’s Old Boys: Predictions , Preview, Lineups, H2h for October 6, 2025

On Matchday 10 in Argentina, Boca Juniors will face Newell’s Old Boys at La Bombonera in Buenos Aires. There are good odds for goals in this match.

Match preview

Boca Juniors recently lost to Defensa y Justicia, ending a six-match unbeaten run. Despite this setback, they are still near the top of the table and aiming for international competition. Under the guidance of Miguel Ángel Russo, Boca has been strong at home, remaining unbeaten in six out of their last seven matches. The attacking pair of Merentiel and Jiménez consistently create scoring opportunities.

However, Boca struggles defensively. They have conceded four goals in their last two matches, raising concerns ahead of facing a team that can exploit errors. The pressure is high as fans expect a win to help secure a playoff spot.

Newell’s Old Boys are facing challenges of their own. They have lost their last two away games and have only one point from the past two matches. Led by Cristian Fabbiani, the team has difficulty balancing offense and defense, scoring infrequently but conceding regularly. They are particularly weak on the road, with no wins in nine visits to Boca.

Yet, Newell’s can be tricky. They are capable of defending solidly and can be dangerous on set-pieces or counterattacks. Key players Banega and Lollo can direct play and support the attack. Any goal could be crucial.

Probable lineups

• Boca Juniors: Marchesín, Barinaga, Di Lollo, Costa, Blanco, Aguirre, Battaglia, Paredes, Velasco, Jiménez, Merentiel
• Newell’s Old Boys: Espínola, Montero, Cuesta, Lollo, Mosquera, Herrera, Banega, Rechiardo, Chiaverano Meroy, González, Benedetto

Match facts and head-to-head

• Boca’s last seven home matches included a drawn first half in six of them.
• Newell’s has not won at La Bombonera since 2014.
• In four of the last five encounters, the bet on under 2.5 goals was successful.

Prediction

Boca is favored to win, but Newell’s can pose challenges. Expect Boca to control possession while Newell’s looks for opportunities to counter. A cautious match with few goals seems likely.