Estudiantes L.P. – Newells Old Boys : Preview & Prediction
The leaders of Argentina’s top league, the Newells Old Boys visit Estudiantes on the fifth day of the tournament. The guests are still unbeaten and have scored three victories against Argentinos Junior, Talleres Cordoba and Banfield and a draw with San Lorenzo in this start to the season, which sees them top the table with 10 points, one ahead of Boca Juniors. Estudiantes, on the other hand, are further back with seven points and after a draw on the opening day against Gimnasia and two wins against Aldovisi and Sarmiento, they lost 2-1 to Independiente on the last day played. The hosts must therefore pick themselves up and look for a victory to catch their next opponents and make a big jump in the standings.
The Newells Old Boys have the best defence in the tournament, conceding just one goal in four matches.
Three in the first four matches have been Under 2.5 goals by the top team in the league.
Three of the last four matches have ended under 2.5.
An average of 2.3 goals have been scored in Estudiantes’ matches in this league, and 1.3 in Newells’.
It will be an unspectacular match between Estudiantes and Newells Old Boys. Our prediction comes mainly from the way the guests play, who are very organised, as the 0 goals conceded in the last three rounds shows. Iron defence and counter-attacks then without ever losing balance, this is the pattern of the leader that, given the results, works wonderfully. It is difficult to think of a change in tactics against a team that is certainly more focused on attack and also has the advantage of playing at home. So it is very likely that no more than two goals will be scored, our prediction is therefore for the Under 2.5.
Estudiantes L.P. – Newells Old Boys : Betting Tips
BTS/YES Odds: 2.25
