Estudiantes vs Newell’s Old Boys Prediction: Can Newell’s Old Boys get their first victory away?

In the upcoming fixture of Argentina Primera División, Estudiantes will face Newell’s Old Boys at Estadio Jorge Luis Hirschi in La Plata. The home side head here after a loss (2-1) in the derby against Gimnasia La Plata, while the visitors come from a surprising win (1-0) against San Lorenzo.

Betting tips and odds are provided below.

Estudiantes (LWLDW)

Estudiantes comes to this game after a disappointing defeat in the derby against Gimnasia (2-1). The game was always quite divided and it was even Estudiantes who started the best, with a goal in the 4th minute of the game. It was a very open game with plenty of opportunities for both teams. In the 1st half, there were no more goals thanks largely to the excellent performances of both goalkeepers. In the 2nd half, Gimnasia would get the tie, with an excellent header by Lescano. And when everything was already pointing to a draw, Gimnasia would get a penalty, which they would convert, in the 86th minute of the game.

Estudiantes has struggled in away games, however, in home games they tend to be a more consistent team, having even won the last game at home against Huracán. Estudiantes will look to return to winning ways again with the support of their fans.

Newell’s Old Boys (WDWLL)

Newell's Old Boys comes to this match after a fantastic victory over San Lorenzo (1-0). This win allowed Newell's Old Boys to climb to 6th place with 14 points.

Surprisingly, the Newell's Old Boys team was always the most dominant in the last game, with more ball possession and more goal opportunities. Gabriel Heinze's team had numerous opportunities to take the lead in the first half, however, they lacked effectiveness. However, in the 2nd half, Recalde would score the winning goal in an excellent collective play. Despite the surprising victory, the truth is that Newell's Old Boys were always superior and could have won the game by bigger numbers.

The Newell's Old Boys team is in an excellent moment of form, with 2 wins and 1 draw in the last 3 games. However, it is in the away games that it has presented more difficulties, not having achieved any victory so far. Surely Newell's Old Boys will look to carry their excellent victory and performance into this round as well.

Expert Betting Tips

In the last 5 games between these two teams, Newell’s Old Boys has won 3, Estudiantes has won 1, and there’s 1 draw. But Newell’s Old Boys have won the last 3 matches between those teams. Goals were scored in 4 of those 5 games.

It’s hard to predict a winner in this matchup, due to the bad record of Newell’s Old Boys at away games, but they are expected to at least get a draw. Goals are expected in this game.