Newell’s Old Boys vs Boca Juniors Prediction: Can Boca Juniors still surpass their big rivals River Plate on the table?

In the upcoming fixture of Primera Division Argentina, Newell’s Old Boys will face Boca Juniors at Stadium Marcelo Bielsa in Rosario. The home side head here after a draw (0-0) against Atl. Tucuman. The visitors come into this game after a win (1-0) against Gimnasia La Plata.

Betting tips and odds are provided below.

Newell’s Old Boys (DWLLL)

Atlético Tucumán and Newell's Old Boys played a 0-0 goalless draw. The match lacked goals but was a collection of intensity and tactical disputes in both halves. In the first half, Atlético Tucumán had more possession, 57 percent, and more offensive initiatives, 5 goal attempts to Newell's 2. Neither team could find the target with only one shot on target from each. There were some infractions early in the first half, 15 in all, and few truly dangerous plays in a more truncated game. The second half was much more even, with Tucumán having the better possession (53%). The home side upped the ante in front of the goal with 11 attempts but failed to make the most of any of them, recording zero shots on target. But Newell's Old Boys failed to respond with 6 goal attempts and just 1 shot on target. The same is true for the offensive volume of both teams, but the lack of accuracy of their attackers and the defense didn’t allow the score to change. In general, Atlético Tucumán were more present in the attacking field, with 55 percent of the ball, 16 shots and just 1 shot on target. Newell’s had fewer possession of the ball (45%) but balanced defensively and had 3 shots on target of 11 attempts. Despite Tucumán being more dominant and intense, Newell's were able to see off the away side and secure the draw. With this result, Newell’s Old Boys is in 25th place in the table with 25 points. In the last 5 league games, the team has recorded 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses, with a record of 19 goals scored and 33 goals conceded.

Boca Juniors (WLDWW)

Boca Juniors won at Gimnasia La Plata 1-0 in a game they dominated. Boca Juniors opened the scoring in the 16th minute with a goal from Giménez before the visitors showed greater control in the first half. We had 57% possession and created 7 goal opportunities, of which 3 were on target. However, Gimnasia could not create any danger, with 2 attempts to goal and 2 shots on target. In the second half, Boca continued to dominate possession (65%) and, with 9 attempts on goal, couldn't add to their lead. Gimnasia blocked some plays to keep the away team behind, but the visitors did not do enough to attack, just 1 of 2 shots on target. It was a physical game; both sides got fouls, but the level of intensity was there. In general, Boca Juniors enjoyed most of the play with 61% possession and 16 shot attempts, while Gimnasia had only 4 attempts. Giménez's solitary goal was enough to give the three points to the home team, Gimnasia, who overall were more consistent and had more attacking volume. With this result, Boca Juniors is in 6th place in the table with 38 points. In the last 5 league games, the team has recorded 4 wins and 1 draw, with 29 goals scored and 23 goals conceded.

Extra Betting Tips

In the last 5 games between these 2 teams, Newell’s Old Boys has won 1, Boca Juniors has won 3, and they drew another. Goals were scored in 4 of those games, with both teams scoring in 2 of the matches.

I think that Boca Juniors are favorites for the win despite playing away, as they are in a better momentum.