Newell’s Old Boys vs Argentinos Jrs Prediction: Who will get back to winning ways?

In the upcoming fixture of Argentina Primera División, Newell’s Old Boys will face Argentinos Jrs at Estadio Marcelo Bielsa in Rosario. The home side head here after a loss (1-0) against Belgrano. The visitors arrive here also after a loss (2-4) against Gimnasia La Plata

Betting tips and odds are provided below.

The Newell's Old Boys team comes to this game after a defeat (1-0) away against Belgrano. The 1st half was quite divided, and Belgrano would manage to score at 42'. In the 2nd half, Newell's Old Boys was clearly superior, with 61% of ball possession and 9 goal attempts. However, Belgrano's team was superior defensively and did not allow any shots on target. In away games, the Newell's Old Boys team tends to experience some difficulties, adding only 4 points in the last 5 games. However, in home games the story is different. In the last 5 home games, the team has 3 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss, adding 10 points in those 5 games. In addition, in those 5 games, the team scored 4 goals and only conceded 1. An impressive record in an important game for Newell's Old Boys team.

The Argentinos Jrs team comes to this game after a disappointing defeat against Gimnasia La Plata (2-4). The Argentinos Jrs team started very badly in the match, suffering in the 9th minute. The team would tie at 21', but at 23' it would suffer the 1-2. Always chasing the result, the team would make it 2-2 at 58', but would suffer again shortly after at 71', 2-3. And when the team was looking for the equalizer, they would concede the 2-4 already at 90+5'. The Argentinos Jrs team was always superior but showed many difficulties in dealing with opposing counterattacks and defensive set pieces. This was a disappointing result for the Argentinos Jrs team, who thus broke an unbeaten streak at home. With this defeat, the Argentinos Jrs team fell to 11th place and out of international competitions. Now it remains to be seen how the team will react to this unexpected defeat.

In the last 5 games between these 2 teams, Argentinos Jrs. has won 3, and Newell’s Old Boys has won another 3 matches. Goals were scored in just all of those 5 matches, but in none of the games both teams scored.

It’s a hard to predict match, due to the unpredictable results of both teams, yet not many goals are expected.