Tigre vs Newell’s Old Boys Prediction: Can Retegui score for the 3rd consecutive game after returning from injury?

In the upcoming fixture of Argentina Primera División, Tigre will face Newell’s Old Boys at Estadio José Dellagiovanna in Buenos Aires. The home side head here after a win over Puerto Cabello (0-3) for Copa Sudamericana, and a draw against Gimnasia La Plata (1-1) in the last round of the league. The visitors arrive here after a win (1-0) against Santos for Copa Sudamericana, and a draw (0-0) against Argentinos Jrs in the last round of the league.

Betting tips and odds are provided below.

Tigre (WDWWD)

The Tigre team comes to this game after a victory for the Copa Sudamericana, and a draw in the last round of the league against Gimnasia de La Plata. Against Gimnasia, the team was clearly the most dominant, both in terms of ball possession and opportunities. However, it would be Gimnasia who would go ahead on the scoreboard, at 44'. The Tigre team continued to be superior but wasted many opportunities created. But everything would change with the entry of Retegui in the 2nd half, back after injury. At 90+5', Retegui scored the equalizer. Retegui would score again in the next game, for the Copa Sudamericana. He is currently the team's top scorer and the league's top scorer, with 9 goals in just 12 games. The Tigre team is also in good form. The team is invincible for 7 games, adding 4 wins and 3 draws in that period. Furthermore, in those 7 games, it was able to score 9 goals and only conceded 3. With this series of good results, Tigre's team is already in 10th place with 20 points.

Newell’s Old Boys (WDLWL)

The Newell's Old Boys team comes to this game after a victory for the Copa Sudamericana, and a draw in the last round of the league against Argentinos Jrs. It was a very divided game against Argentinos Jrs, with few opportunities on both sides, however, the best would still end up belonging to Newell's Old Boys. But they would reveal a lack of effectiveness, eventually resulting in a goalless draw. In the Copa Sudamericana, the Newell's Old Boys team is doing well, adding consecutive victories, however for the championship the team has shown a lot of difficulties. In the last 5 games, the team has 2 defeats, 2 draws, and only 1 victory. The team conceded very few goals, having conceded only 2 in that period, however, it would score only 1 goal. Defensively, the Newell's Old Boys team is stable, however, they need to find their way back to the goal quickly.

Expert Betting Tips

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

Tigre is a favorite due to their recent form, and to play at home. Yet, not many goals are expected, and a draw is also a probable result.