Newell’s Old Boys started their Liga Pro season with a bang, securing a 2-0 win over CA Platense on matchday one.
Now, they aim to continue their strong start with a second consecutive victory.
Vélez Sársfield, who lost 3-1 to Gimnasia in their opener, will be looking to bounce back as they visit Newell’s this Tuesday.
Match Preview
Tuesday’s encounter offers Vélez Sársfield an opportunity to kick-start their season after a disappointing opening loss.
Historically, these Argentine rivals have clashed six times between 2019 and 2023, with Vélez holding a slight edge with four wins to Newell’s two. The matches have been tightly contested, often decided by a single goal.
Vélez Sársfield and Newell’s Old Boys have a history of closely fought battles.
In their last six encounters, Vélez emerged victorious four times, outscoring Newell’s 7-4. However, Newell’s have won the last two meetings, both with 1-0 scores.
Last season, Vélez Sársfield struggled, finishing 25th in a 28-team league, managing only five wins, 12 draws, and 10 losses.
In contrast, Newell’s Old Boys had a mid-table finish, placing 14th with eight wins, 11 draws, and eight losses.
They scored and conceded 24 goals, highlighting their balanced but unremarkable performance.
Head-to-Head:
While Vélez has the upper hand historically, Newell’s recent form in head-to-head matches shows a shift in momentum.
The last five games between these teams were decided by just one goal, emphasizing how evenly matched they are.
Team News & Updates:
For Vélez Sársfield, Matias Pellegrini, who joined from New York City FC, scored their lone goal in the season opener.
Lucas Janson, last season’s top scorer with four goals, left for Boca Juniors midway through the season, indicating Vélez’s ongoing struggles in the final third.
Newell’s Old Boys saw Brian Aguirre and Jeronimo Cacciabue score on matchday one.
Jorge Eduardo Recalde, who led their scoring last season, has since moved to Ceara. Despite this, Newell’s appear to be in good form, looking to extend their winning streak.
Prediction & Analysis:
Considering the recent performances and head-to-head history, we anticipate another close match.
Newell’s Old Boys, with their winning momentum, are favored to clinch another narrow victory.
We predict a 1-0 win for Newell’s, marking their third consecutive 1-0 triumph over Vélez Sársfield.
- Vélez Sársfield 0-1 Newell’s Old Boys
