Santos FC vs Newell’s Old Boys Prediction: Can Santos Put an End to its Losing Streak

In the upcoming fixture of the Copa Sudamericana, Group E, Matchday 5, Santos FC will be up against Newell’s Old Boys at the Urbano Caldeira Stadium in Santos. According to the current points table standings of Group E, Santos FC stands 3rd with just one win and 4 points, whereas Newell’s dominates the group with 4 wins in 4 matches and 12 points. The last time these two sides played against each other, Newell’s won (1-0) at home. With Santos struggling through a rough phase, the upcoming matchup is likely to see Newell’s starting as the favorite. Continue reading to find out more about the upcoming matchup.

Moving forward in the contest, Santos FC is coming off a draw against Internacional (1-1) in the recent outing of the Brazil Serie A. Lucas Lima scored the all-important equalizer for Santos in the 12th minute of play. Though Santos has lost its last three away matches, it has somehow managed to produce a reasonable performance at home. In the last two home matches, Santos has produced back-to-back draws. Regarding the overall scoring in the last five matches played, Santos has scored 6 goals, averaging 1.20 goals per game. In contrast to the scoring average, Santos has allowed 10 goals, averaging 2.00 goals per game. In order to improve the negative goal difference, Santos will have to orchestrate a winning performance.

Joao Paulo; Gabriel Inocencio, Joaquim, Messias, Lucas Pires; Rodrigo Fernandez, Dodi; Angelo Gabriel, Lucas Lima, Yeferson Soteldo; David Washington.

Moving forward in the contest, Newell’s Old Boys is coming off a goalless draw against Sarmiento (0-0) and a previous win against Godoy Cruz (2-0). Newell’s will be looking forward to maintaining their winning run in the international tournament. Newell’s Old Boys has produced 3 wins, a draw, and a defeat in the last five matches played. Despite playing away from home, Newell’s Old Boys will be looking to attack from the very first minute of play. In the last five matches played, Newell’s Old Boys has scored 7 goals and allowed only 3. With the likes of Ivan Gomez, Armando Mendez, and Marcos Portillo in the starting lineup, Newell’s is likely to dominate the Brazilian home side.

Lucas Hoyos; Gustavo Velázquez, Guillermo Ortiz, Facundo Mansilla; Armando Mendez, Lisandro Montenegro, Juan Sforza, Justo Giani; Marcos Portillo, Djorkaeff Reasco, Jonathan Menendez.

Newell’s shares the label of the best side in the tournament alongside Fortaleza. Santos FC hasn't won a fixture in the last five matches played, which is why Newell’s will have the odds in its favor to win. As Newell’s Old Boys has scored 2 or more goals in the last five matches played, I am backing Newell’s to score at least 2 or more goals. I am also backing the visitors to win with a clean sheet.

• Newell’s Old Boys to Win for 3.75
• Both Teams to Score - No for 1.515
• Correct Score 0-2 for 14