Atlético Tucuman vs Newell’s Old Boys Prediction: Will Tucuman return to win while playing at home?

In the upcoming fixture of Primera Division Argentina, Atl. Tucuman will face Newell’s Old Boys at Stadium Monumental Jose Fierro in Tucuman. The home side head here after a loss (1-0) against Gimnasia La Plata. The visitors come into this game after a win (2-1) against Independiente.

Betting tips and odds are provided below.

Atlético Tucumán lost 1-0 against Gimnasia La Plata. The only goal of the match was scored in the 10th minute, by Mamut, after an assist from Primante. However, the home side was unable to generate much new clear cutting opportunities in the final part of the first half, where there was a near parity in possession (45% to Gimnasia and 55% to Tucumán). Both sides managed three shots on target apiece, while Gimnasia had eight attempts on goal to the visitors' eight. In the second half, Atlético Tucumán dominated possession to 53 percent, but were unable to convert that superiority into offensive effectiveness. In this period, Gimnasia remained compact defensively, exploiting sporadic counterattacks but the match had little in the way of excitement, with only one shot on target for the visitors and none for the hosts in that stretch. Gimnasia's defensive solidity, which blocked several initiatives, stood out, on top of Tucumán's 4 goal attempts to 5, in terms of goal attempts, and the lack of accuracy. Overall, Gimnasia were more clinical, picking off just one of the few clear cut chances on offer, while Atlético Tucumán, who had more possession (54%) and the same number of goal attempts (12 each), couldn’t find a way through. In attack, the game was on balance, but it was Gimnasia's capacity to score in the first half that clinched the three points and frustrated the visitors, who despite their efforts, were up against a well organized opponent's defense. With this result, Atlético Tucumán is in 7th place in the table with 36 points. In the last 5 league games, the team has recorded 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses, with a record of 25 goals scored and 25 goals conceded.

Newell's Old Boys won 2-1 against Independiente. The home side were the more efficient at creating chances in the first half and they took the lead after only 5 minutes, Banega converting a penalty. Newell's, who had less possession (35%), were incisive, registering three shots on target. However, Independiente, who had 65% possession and made 10 attempts on goal, were unable to turn their superiority into any real chances, with a final third lack of effectiveness. Newell's led 1-0 at the break thanks to the result. Newell's took advantage of a well crafted move to stretch their lead in the 49th minute with a García goal and held on in the second half. Independiente tried to react, continuing to push but cancelo levelled a few minutes later in the 90+4th minute. Newell's solid defensive performance also played a crucial part in holding on to the result, with goalkeeper making six saves, as the away team maintained 63 percent possession and increased the number of shots on target. Independiente had better possession (64%) and shots (16 attempts to Newell's 11) but home side were more effective with finishing, scoring two of their seven shots on target. While they were outshot and outplayed, Newell's Old Boys' victory was built on an effective, well organised approach that saw them deny the opposition pressure when in the wrong of possession and in possession and volume. With this result, Newell's Old Boys is in 27th place in the table with 24 points. In the last 5 league games, the team has recorded 1 win, and 4 losses, with a record of 19 goals scored and 33 goals conceded.

In the last 5 games between these 2 teams, Atlético Tucuman has won 2, Newell’s Old Boys has won 1, and they drew another 2. Goals were scored in 4 of those games, with both teams scoring in 2 of the matches.

I think Atlético Tucuman will win. They are in a better momentum, especially at home.