Tigre vs Newell’s Old Boys Prediction: Can Tigre hold the 1st place another round?

Tigre host Newell's Old Boys in a 12th round of Torneo Betano 2025 encounter, which will be an entertaining affair considering the 2 different but important performances in the previous game day for both sides.

Tigre (WWLWW)

The result stood as probably the most complete away performance of the round when Tigre beat Defensa y Justicia 2-1. Tigre were dangerous and clinical, 19 shots at 1.68 xG despite 40% possession. Nicolás Paz was clearly the man of the match, scoring 2 in 8 minutes in the second half (58’, 66’) to turn the game and make it 1-0 down. You additionally point out that they've been excellent at creating high-quality chances, but also at generating high quality chances to then transition and attack. The win brightened a day made for grumbling and demonstrated that Tigre could hurt even on a minimal amount of the ball.

Newell’s Old Boys (WWDDW)

At home, Newells Old Boys recorded a statement victory beating Boca Juniors 2-0. They collectively had just 23% of possession and were not about to get many clear chances, preferring defensive solidity. Herrera got a piece of the opening goal in as early as the 5th minute and Lollo made it 2-0 in the first half. Even under the huge pressure from Boca (12 shots, 77% possession), Newell showed defensive resilience and recorded three big chances from nine shots. And though, they were flawless — focusing four shots on target in a two goal miss and little waste. Their success was in part down to the sharpness in transition and the compact defensive block.

Expert Betting Tips

The home advantage will surely favor Tigre who will arrive into this with the attacking momentum, but Newell’s have proven to be able to hit top form in hostile surroundings and particularly thrive with the underdog tag. The build up, the tempo, the chances created, and the respective defensive solidity of Tigre and Newell offers plenty of contrasting tactics to set in motion a master chess match. This would be a match that could go down to whether Newell’s structured defense, can break through Tigre. If they get space again like they did against Defensa, they are going to score. But Newell should be under no illusions concerning their counter-punching ability, especially after winning so dejectedly against Boca.