Newell’s Old Boys vs Santos FC Prediction: Can Newell’s Stay Unbeaten and Win its Third Consecutive Fixture?

In the upcoming fixture of Copa Sudamericana, Matchday 3, Newell’s Old Boys will be up against Santos FC at the Estadio Marcelo Bielsa in Rosario. Newell’s had so far got the best of Group E with two back-to-back wins in Sudamericana fixtures, whereas Santos stands 2nd with a win and 4 points. Newell’s Old Boys and Santos FC will be sharing the field for the very first time. Hence, thrilling action is expected from the two. Continue reading to find out more about the upcoming contest.

Going in the matchup, Newell’s Old Boys is coming off a draw against Argentinos Juniors (0-0) and a defeat previously against Belgrano (1-0). According to the current table standings, Newell’s stands 12th with 5 wins and 19 points in the Argentine Primera Division. However, Newell’s Primera form isn't a concern until the team is winning Libertadores matches. Newell’s has registered 2 wins, 2 defeats, and a draw in the last five matches played across all competitions. Secondly, it has managed to score 4 goals, averaging 0.80 goals per game. Against the scoring average, Newell’s has conceded just 2 in the last five. If the home side manages to prevent the scoring from the other end, we can back the home team to win. In the previous home fixture against Blooming, Newell’s won (3-0), in which Marcos Portillo and Djorkaeff Reasco scored goals.  

Arboleda, Mendez, Lema, Ditta, Vangioni, Perez, Fernandez, Garro, Castro, Gonzalez, Sordo.

Going in the matchup, Santos FC is coming off a fantastic win over America MG (3-2), in which Stiven Mendoza, Eduardo Gabriel, and Marcos Leonardo scored goals. Moving forward, Santos has managed to stay unbeaten in the last four matches played, winning 2 and drawing 2. The only recent defeat for Santos was against Gremio (1-0). Apart from the consistent match form, Santos has only scored 4 and conceded just 3 in the last 5 matches played. The upcoming away fixture could turn tricky, as the side hasn’t played an away match after the defeat against Gremio. With the likes of Fernandez, Lima, Messias, and Dodi in the lineup, Santos will be backing themselves to dominate the home side and at least secure a draw. 

Pegorari, Pereira, Roberto, Pacheco, Leo Santos, Schappo, Magrao, Siqueira, Mendes, Aylon, Elias.

Going in the matchup, Newell’s will be looking positive to carry the unbeaten run in Libertadores forward. I am backing the home side to feel comfortable at home and strike at least a goal or two. Santos has struggled in away fixtures, as it has been defeated in the last two back-to-back away matches. I am predicting a final scoreline of 1-0 at the end of 90 minutes of play.  

• Newell’s Old Boys to Win for 2.05
• Correct Score 1-0 for 5
• Total Under 2.5 for 1.44