Newell’s Old Boys vs Talleres Cordoba Prediction: Can Talleres Cordoba hold 2nd place?

In the upcoming fixture of Argentina Primera División, Talleres Cordoba will face Gimnasia La Plata at Estadio Marcelo Bielsa in Rosario. The home side head here after a loss (2-1) against Boca Juniors. The visitors come from a draw (2-2) against Gimnasia La Plata.

Betting tips and odds are provided below.

The Newell's Old Boys team comes to this game after a defeat (2-1) against Boca Juniors. It was a very closed game, a little poorly played and with few goal opportunities for both teams. The Newell's Old Boys team would start the match badly, suffering 1-0 in an own goal. In the 2nd half, the team would suffer again right at the beginning, at 46', managing to reduce only at 90+2'. With this result, the Newell's Old Boys team is in 14th place, with 34 points, having lost the opportunity to qualify for the next phase of the Copa Sudamericana. In the last 5 league games the team has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 defeats, having scored 5 goals and conceded 6.

The Talleres Cordoba team comes to this game after a disappointing draw (2-2) against Gimnasia La Plata. The Talleres Cordoba team started the match very well, winning 2-0 after 18'. Despite the team having the game under control, they conceded the 2-1 at 39'. At the beginning of the 2nd half, Talleres Cordoba's team started badly and conceded a draw at 58'. Despite the numerous opportunities, the team would not be able to undo the tie. With this result, the team maintains the 2nd place, adding 49 points. The team has already guaranteed its presence in the Copa Libertadores and would have secured the 2nd place in case of victory, now needing only 1 draw to guarantee the 2nd place. In the last 5 league games the team has 2 wins and 3 draws, having scored 5 goals and conceded 3. It should be noted that Santos is still fighting for 1st place as the best scorer in the league, with 13 goals scored.

In the last 5 games between these 2 teams, Talleres Cordoba has won 1, Newell’s Old Boys has won 3, and there’s 1 draw. Goals were scored in all of those 5 matches, with both teams scoring in 4 of those games.

Talleres Cordoba is clearly a favorite due to the recent form of both teams, yet Newell’s is playing their last game at home and will try to at least get a draw. Goals are expected from both teams.