Independiente vs Newell’s Old Boys Prediction: Will Newell’s Old Boys be able to bounce back from their surprising loss?

In the upcoming fixture of Argentina Primera División, Independiente will face Newell’s Old Boys at Estadio Libertadores de América in Avellaneda. The home side head here after a draw (1-1) against Gimnasia La Plata. The visitors come from a loss (2-0) against Central Cordoba.

Betting tips and odds are provided below.

The Independiente team comes to this game after a draw (1-1) against Gimnasia La Plata. It was a very closed game with few goal opportunities created by both teams. In the 1st half, the Independiente team created more and better opportunities, however, they were unable to finish them. In the 2nd half, Independiente's team started well, scoring 0-1 at 54'. And when it was expected that the Independiente team would take the 3 points, the Gimnasia team would reach the tie already at 90+5'. With this result, the team added another important point in the fight for maintenance, now adding 25 points. In the last 5 league games the team has 2 wins, 1 draw, and 2 defeats, having scored 5 goals and conceded 6.

The Newell's Old Boys team comes to this game after a victory (2-0) against Central Cordoba. The Newell's Old Boys team was always having more possession of the ball throughout the entire match, however, the Central Cordoba team was creating excellent goal opportunities, while the Newell's Old Boys team lacked a lot in finishing. In the 1st half, despite the difference in possession of the ball, the Central Cordoba team created the best opportunities, still making it 1-0 at 26'. In the 2nd half, the Newell's Old Boys team would maintain their pressure, but it would be the Central Cordoba team who would reach the 2-0 at 86'. With this result, the Central Cordoba team is already in 14th place, with 30 points. Despite having gone through a period of 5 games without losing, the team has not won since matchday 18. In the last 5 league matches the team registered 1 defeat and 4 draws.

In the last 5 games between these 2 teams, Newell’s Old Boys has won 2, Independiente has won 2, and there’s 1 draw. Goals were scored in all of those 5 matches, with both teams scoring in 3 of those games.

It’s a hard match to predict, yet Newell’s Old Boys is expected to at least get a draw. Not many goals are expected.