Newell’s Old Boys vs Corinthians Prediction: Can Newell's Old Boys turn the tie around?

In the upcoming fixture of Copa Libertadores, Newell’s Old Boys will face Corinthians at Stadium Marcelo Bielsa in Rosario. Corinthians won the 1st game by 2-1, while playing at home.

Betting tips and odds are provided below.

The Newell's Old Boys team comes to this game after an away defeat against Corinthians (2-1). The Newell's Old Boys team even started the match better, scoring right near the end of the 1st half, at 45+4'. In the 2nd half, the Newell's Old Boys team, despite having less possession of the ball, would always be the team that would cause more danger. However, the team would suffer the turnaround, with the 2-1 scored at 65', and would not be able to reach the tie. With this result, the game remains open for the 2nd leg, with Newell's Old Boys now having the advantage of playing at home. A difficult game is therefore expected, but in which the team will have to try to win from the 1st minute if they want to move on to the next round. It should be noted that Portillo is in the fight for the tournament's top scorer award, with 4 goals scored so far.

The Corinthians team comes to this game after winning at home against Newell's Old Boys (2-1). The Corinthians team entered the match better, with. more ball possession and better goal opportunities, but it would be the Newell's Old Boys team who would take the lead near the end of the 1st half, at 45+4'. In the 2nd half, despite having more possession of the ball, it would be Newell's Old Boys who would cause more danger. However, the Corinthians team would be extremely effective, scoring in the 2 created opportunities, and managing to reach the turnaround at 65'. With this result, the game remains open for the 2nd leg, but the team now has the disadvantage of playing away from home. In the last 5 games of all competitions, the Corinthians team has been in excellent form, with 3 wins and 2 draws, having scored 9 goals and conceded only 3.

There’s no recent games between these 2 times.

It’s a hard match to predict, yet Newell’s Old Boys have a slight advantage due to playing at home. Goals are expected from both teams.