- The main selection were unbeaten in the last two head-to-head meetings between these two sides in all Liga Profesional 2025 competitions (W1, D1).
- Independiente Rivadavia are unbeaten in their last five matches in all competitions, winning four.
- Newell’s Old Boys have won two, drawn two and lost one of their last five.
Solidity vs. possession at Estadio Bautista Gargantini
Independiente Rivadavia have won four of their last five games in all competitions.
Head coach Alfredo Berti, who took charge on August 27, 2024, has overseen a run of four consecutive victories from his side, with defensive discipline and timely counter-attacks proving to be the key ingredients to their recent success.
Newell’s Old Boys tend to control games with the ball and set up in fluid systems to press teams when out of possession.
Cristian Fabbiani took the helm at Newell’s Old Boys on February 19, 2025, with his side remaining competitive on their travels. Based on recent trends, our Independiente Rivadavia vs Newell's Old Boys prediction is that this strategic clash will be decided by fine margins.
Independiente Rivadavia to nick it
Neither Independiente Rivadavia nor Newell’s Old Boys have taken a point in the new Liga Profesional 2025 season, meaning they’re currently sitting 17th and 20th in the table respectively. As for the Independiente Rivadavia vs Newell's Old Boys odds, neither side is clear favorites for this game according to the bookmakers (+136, +228 and +180) which means that Independiente Rivadavia are the slight favourites, although the draw does offer value at those odds.
There is no major rivalry between these two clubs but the different tactical approaches combined with the growing stakes in the league should make for a fierce encounter on Sunday. This Independiente Rivadavia vs Newell's Old Boys betting tips section points out that there’s enough evidence to suggest that Independiente Rivadavia have the momentum to edge this one in a close game that could be decided by a moment of brilliance in a game that doesn’t flow. The ‘Under 2.5 goals’ market could be worth a look given Independiente’s pragmatic style of game of late.
