River Plate vs Newells Old Boys Live Score and Live Stream

Preview

On August 25, River Plate were hosting Newells Old Boys in the Round 2 of the Liga Profesional in Argentina. The game finished level, with River Plate and Newells Old Boys tied 0-0.

In what promises to be a thrilling clash, River Plate and Newells Old Boys meet again, a year after the previous Liga Profesional Round 2 encounter that concluded in a 0-1 victory for River Plate. River Plate come into this match fresh off a victory over Talleres Cordoba in Copa Libertadores Playoffs on August 22, bringing their unbeaten streak to six.

Newells Old Boys, in comparison, are enduring a rough patch, entering this game after suffering four losses in a row to CA Central Cordoba, Racing A, Rosario Central and Estudiantes de La Plata, as they have now gone six matches without tasting victory. Goal-scoring has proven elusive for them lately, resulting in zero goals over their last three games, a situation that has raised questions about their attacking strategy.

In this Liga Profesional Round 2 showdown, the spotlight will fall on the players who have been pivotal for River Plate and Newells Old Boys throughout the campaign. River Plate’s attacking options, guided by Marcelo Gallardo, have been bolstered by Miguel Angel Borja, the team’s top scorer, and Facundo Colidio, both of whom have contributed crucial goals and assists. Borja has emerged as River Plate’s leading scorer in Liga Profesional Round 2 this season, netting six goals, with Martinez topping their assist tally in the competition with four. River Plate’s attacking depth is further showcased by Ignacio Fernandez, Pablo Solari and Claudio Echeverri, who have each made valuable contributions this season.

Meanwhile, Newells Old Boys’s leading scorer Juan Ramirez and Armando Jesus Mendez have played significant roles in the team’s attack, with Sebastian Mendez at the helm, each providing decisive moments in their offensive play. With two goals in Liga Profesional Round 2, Ramirez is Newells Old Boys’s top scorer in the league, while Banega remains their top assist provider in the competition with two. Angelo Martino, Gustavo Velazquez and Giovani Chiaverano Meroi have also played key roles, contributing with goals and assists to fuel Newells Old Boys’s attack.

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Live Streaming

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Line-Ups

We are updating team formations and line-ups for River Plate - Newells Old Boys in real time.

River Plate kicked off the game with Franco Armani, Paulo Diaz, German Pezzella, Fabricio Bustos, Santiago Simon who got substituted by Manuel Lanzini on the 65th minute, Matias Kranevitter who got substituted by Rodrigo German Aliendro on the 83rd minute, , Facundo Colidio who got substituted by Ignacio Fernandez on the 83rd minute, Franco Mastantuono who got substituted by Claudio Echeverri on the 46th minute, Maximiliano Meza and Miguel Angel Borja as starters, with Conan Ledesma, Manuel Lanzini, Leandro Gonzalez, Pablo Solari, Federico Gattoni, Ignacio Fernandez, Claudio Echeverri, Enzo Diaz, Milton Casco, Adam Bareiro, Rodrigo German Aliendro and Rodrigo Villagra on the bench.

Newells Old Boys's starting eleven were Lucas Hoyos, Angelo Martino, Saul Salcedo, Gustavo Velazquez, Armando Jesus Mendez who got substituted by Tomas Jacob on the 90th minute, Matko Miljevic who got substituted by Esteban Fernandez on the 90th minute, Juan Ignacio Mendez who got substituted by Tomas Perez on the 46th minute, Rodrigo Fernandez, Lucas Besozzi who got substituted by Francisco Gonzalez on the 65th minute, Juan Ramirez who got substituted by Mateo Silvetti on the 81st minute and Fernando Cardozo, with Brian Calderara, Esteban Fernandez, Gabriel Carabajal, Francisco Gonzalez, Julian Fernandez, Ivan Glavinovich, Tomas Jacob, Ramiro Macagno, Leonel Vangioni, Mateo Silvetti, Tomas Perez and on the bench.

Stats

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• Expected Goals: 0.3 - 0.17
• Ball Possession: 68 - 32
• Total Attempts: 11 - 7
• Shots On Target: 3 - 2
• Blocked Shots: 2 - 2
• Fouls: 13 - 20
• Corners: 5 - 3
• Throw-Ins: 45 - 37
• Saves: 2 - 3
• Free Kicks: 24 - 14
• Offsides: 1 - 3
• Total Passes: 594 - 240
• Completed Passes: 455 - 155
• Clearances: 20 - 29

Referee showed the yellow card seven times throughout the game. Armando Jesus Mendez, German Pezzella, Matko Miljevic, Fernando Cardozo, Rodrigo Fernandez, Juan Ramirez and Miguel Angel Borja were the ones to receive it.

Head-to-head

Over five meetings since October 2020, the teams have each had their moments. River Plate have won four times while Newells Old Boys have won once. The last time these teams met was on April 16, 2023, in the Round 2 of the Liga Profesional in Argentina, and River Plate emerged victorious with a 0-1 scoreline. River Plate have managed twelve goals in these five matches, while Newells Old Boys have scored four in total. As things stand, River Plate have a superior head-to-head record against Newells Old Boys in their recent encounters.

River Plate have won eleven of their 27 matches in Liga Profesional Round 2 this season, with ten draws and six defeats, scoring 38 goals, averaging 1.41 per match, while conceding 21, an average of 0.78 per match. In Liga Profesional Round 2, Newells Old Boys have played 27 matches, winning seven, drawing seven and losing thirteen, scoring 22 goals, averaging 0.81 per match, while conceding 35, an average of 1.30 per match.

Recent Form

River Plate are coming off a win in their last match against Talleres Cordoba, while Newells Old Boys's recent form includes four consecutive losses, having lost to CA Central Cordoba, Racing A, Rosario Central and Estudiantes de La Plata in their last four matches. Overall, River Plate have won ten of their last twenty matches, losing five and drawing five, while over their most recent twenty games, Newells Old Boys have claimed seven victories, suffered nine defeats, and drawn four times.

Live Standings

As always, Argentina Liga Profesional Round 2's live standings are availble and updated in real time. River Plate are currently 5th in the table with 43 points from 27 matches, while Newells Old Boys occupy 25th spot with 28 points in 27 matches.

Video Highlights

We are adding goal videos and full video highlights of the match between River Plate and Newells Old Boys in real time. The videos of the goals are added usually minutes after the actual event if there are any official videos available. Full video highlights of River Plate - Newells Old Boys are being added as they become available on the official social media channels of the league or the teams.