River Plate vs Newell’s Old Boys Prediction: Can River Plate surpass Boca on the table?

In the upcoming fixture of Primera Division Argentina, River Plate will face Talleres Newell’s Old Boys at Stadium Monumental in Buenos Aires. The home side head here after a draw (1-1) against Gimnasia La Plata. The visitors come into this game after a loss (0-1) against Racing Club.

Betting tips and odds are provided below.

River Plate comes into this game after a 1-1 draw against Gimnasia La Plata. The first half would be dominated by River Plate in terms of possession. However, Gimnasia would have the best chances. La Plata would score in the 45+1 minute, but the goal would be disallowed for offside by VAR. In the second half, River Plate would start strong and score in the 55th minute. Just like in the first half, River Plate would dominate possession, but it was Gimnasia who dominated in terms of goal opportunities. La Plata would score the equalizer in the 83rd minute, managing to hold on to the result until the end. With this result, River Plate is in 9th place in the table, with 16 points. In the last 5 games played, the team has recorded 1 win, 3 draws, and 1 loss, with a record of 15 goals scored and 10 conceded. Despite not losing, the River team has not been able to win any of the last 3 games.

Newell's Old Boys come into this game after a disappointing 0-1 defeat to Racing Club. In the first half, Racing dominated possession, but it was Newell's Old Boys who created more and better chances. Even so, with the only shot on target, Racing made it 0-1 in the 30th minute. In the second half, Newell's Old Boys, playing at home and looking for an equalizer, took more possession and created better chances. Newell's Old Boys were awarded a penalty in the 86th minute, which they missed, with Racing taking all 3 points. With this result, Newell's Old Boys are in 22nd place in the table, with 11 points. In the last 5 games played, the team registered 2 draws and 3 defeats, with a record of 6 goals scored and 12 conceded. The Newell's Old Boys team is in great difficulty in the league, not winning any of the last 5 games.

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

River Plate are favorites to this match, or at least they are expected to get a draw, as they play at home and are in a better momentum.