Audax Italiano vs Newell’s Old Boys Prediction: Both Sides Looking to Experiment with Few Changes

In the opening fixture of the Copa Sudamericana group stage, Audax Italiano will take on Newell’s Old Boys at the Estadio El Teniente in Rancagua, Chile. If we look at the teams in Group E, Newell’s Old Boys and Audax will be looking forward to maximizing their chances of scoring and qualifying for the next stage. Audax is currently participating in the Chilean Primera Division, and Newell’s Old Boys are involved in the Argentinian Primera Division. This will be the first meeting between the two, so the pressure is likely to be shared between them.

Going into the matchup, Audax Italiano has peaked at the right instance, drawing against Union La Calera (0-0) and O’Higgins (2-2). In the last five matches played, Audax has drawn two, lost two, and won just one fixture. Oliver Rojas, Gabriel Hachen, and Marco Collao demonstrated decent gameplay in the last outing and are expected to continue in the same vein in the Sudamericana fixtures. Audax has scored seven goals in the last five matches played, averaging 1.4 goals per game. Compared to the scoring average, Audax has conceded ten goals in the last five matches, averaging 2.00 goals. Hence, Audax will have to reinforce its defense in the Sudamericana fixtures. Under the leadership of Manuel Fernandez, Audax is likely to start the contest with a win.

Joaquín Muñoz; Nicolás Fernández, Carlos Labrin, Osvaldo Bosso, Matus were there; Marcelo Díaz, Fernando Juárez, Matías Sepúlveda; Luis Riveros, Gonzalo Sosa, Gonzalo Rios.

Going into the matchup, Newell’s Old Boys is coming off a defeat against Estudiantes (3-0), in which Newell’s were completely outplayed. With no scoring opportunities coming their way, Newell’s attack was simply nullified by the opposition. If Newell’s struggles while clearing the attack and scoring, the upcoming Sudamericana fixture could result in a one-sided affair. For the upcoming matchup, Newell’s will be missing Genaro Rossi due to a muscle injury. In the last five matches played, Newell’s has scored four goals, averaging 0.8 goals per game.

Mariano Andújar; Luciano Lollo, Jorge Rodriguez, Zaid Romero; Leonardo Godoy, Santiago Ascacibar, José Sosa, Emmanuel More; Benjamin Rollheiser, Pablo Piatti; Mauro Boselli.

Going in the matchup, the two teams will be looking to make an impression and preform well. Considering the home advantage, Audax looks much more settled and gelled as an unit. Newell’s has conceded a goal in 3 of the last 5 matches, which is why the upcoming matchup is likely to have Audax scoring. The match total is likely to be under 2.5 goals, and only Audax to score. If we evaluate the two on the basis of previous statistics, the final result is likely to be a win for Audax or the match to end in a draw. 

• Double Chance - Audax Italiano or Draw for 1.66
• Total Under 2.5 for 1.62
• Both Teams to Score - No for 1.802