Newells Old Boys vs Talleres Cordoba — AI prediction
Kick-off: 2026-07-25
Talleres Cordoba holds a decisive 55% squad-value advantage (€44.8M vs €28.8M) and a superior league position (4th vs 14th) despite recent poor form. Newells, rooted in the bottom half with just 3 wins in 16 Apertura matches (−12 goal difference), drew 2 of their last 5 but remain fragile defensively (27 goals conceded). Talleres' form is volatile too—two straight losses, but they carry more quality, depth and European-level defensive infrastructure (6 clean sheets vs Newells' 2). Home advantage at Estadio Marcelo Bielsa is modest; Talleres' away record and pedigree outweigh it.
Key factors
- Squad market value: Talleres €44.8M, Newells €28.8M (55% gap favours away side)
- League position: Talleres 4th (26 pts), Newells 14th (15 pts) after 16 Apertura games
- Defensive record: Talleres 6 clean sheets in 17 games vs Newells 2 in 16
- Recent form: Newells DDWDW (2 draws in last 5), Talleres LLDDW (volatile, 2 losses recent)
- Goal difference: Newells −12, Talleres +4 (structural imbalance favours visitors)
- Home venue Estadio Marcelo Bielsa moderately benefits Newells but does not override quality gap
Win probability
- Newells Old Boys: 31%
- Draw: 30%
- Talleres Cordoba: 39%
Goals & scoring
- Over 2.5 goals: 40%
- Both teams to score: 43%
Recent form
Newells Old Boys: DDWDW · Talleres Cordoba: LLDDW
Standings
- Newells Old Boys: 14th in Apertura - Group A, 15 pts
- Talleres Cordoba: 4th in Apertura - Group A, 26 pts