Prediction: Newell’s Old Boys vs Gimnasia L.P

Verdict: Newell’s Old Boys win

Best Odds: 19/20

Bookmaker: Olympusbet

Two sides who are seeking a welcomed boost in midweek, Newell’s Old Boys will welcome Gimnasia L.P. to the Estadio Marcelo Bielsa in the early hours of Tuesday.

Newell’s Old Boys

Starting with the hosts, while Newell’s Old Boys might have continued on a real wave of momentum prior to June’s international break, La Lepra have struggled to find much stability over the past fortnight. Last seen over the weekend playing out a 1-1 draw at home against Italiano while on Copa Sudamericana duties, Gabriel Heinze’s men have now had to settle for a single point in three of their last four appearances across all competitions. However, although the Santa Fe-based outfit might still find themselves battling it in Primera Division limbo, the former Manchester United defender is calling on his squad to claim a welcomed boost in midweek. Nevertheless, heading into the fortnight interval with a lively 2-1 win away at Brazilian outfit Santos on June 6th, Newell’s Old Boys have lost just one of their previous 12 showdowns across all formats – a run that stems all the way back to April 22nd.

Team News

Newell’s Old Boys have confirmed that Fabian Angel will once again miss out in midweek due to an extended knee injury. Likewise, Tuesday’s hosts will also be without both Angelo Martino and Juan Sforza through suspension.

Finding the net in back-to-back domestic appearances, 31-year-old Jorge Recalde will spearhead Heinze’s attack here.

Gimnasia L.P

Although Gimnasia L.P might have claimed their own welcomed boost thanks too a 1-0 victory against Huracan on June 13th, it appears that might have just been a minor boost for the Wolves. Last seen putting in another downbeat display as they slumped to a 1-0 defeat away at U. De Deportes, Sebastian Romero’s men have recorded just a single win from any of their previous six appearances across all competitions. Facing what looks set to be a major challenge when they travel to the Estadio Marcelo Bielsa in midweek, the La Plata-based outfit have quickly gained a reputation for their extended issues in the final third. Along with drawing back-to-back domestic blanks, it should also be noted that Gimnasia have remarkably bagged just one goal on their six-match blip. It should also be noted, when Romero’s men last faced off against their Primera Division rivals nine months ago, Tuesday’s guests were hit with a routine 2-0 loss.

Team News

Still dealing with respective knee injuries, Gimnasia will be unable to call upon both Matias Miranda and Lautaro Chavez here. However, despite suffering a recent shoulder injury, Romero is hopeful that German Guiffrey can play some part in midweek.

Despite mustering just one goal in his previous eight appearances, Cristian Tarragona should lead Gimnasia’s attack in midweek.

Key Factors to Consider

• When the two sides last met on Primera Division duties nine months ago, Newell’s Old Boys picked up a 2-0 victory at the Estadio Marcelo Bielsa.
• Tuesday’s hosts have lost just one of their previous 12 showdowns across all formats – a run that stems all the way back to April 22nd.
• Gimnasia L.P have recorded just a single victory from any of their last six appearances.
• Likewise, the Wolfs have also recorded just a single strike on that six-match run.
• Newell’s Old Boys are unbeaten in their last seven straight showdowns at the Estadio Marcelo Bielsa.

Conclusion

While Newell’s Old Boys might have failed to claim a victory since returning from June’s international break, Heinze’s men should be confident of claiming a boost here. Suffering just a single loss from any of their previous 12 appearances across all formats – a run that stems back to April 22nd – the Argentinian giants should also be excited by their most recent meeting against Tuesday’s guests. Picking up a routine 2-0 win when they welcomed Gimnasia to the Estadio Marcelo Bielsa nine months ago, we are expecting a similar outcome here.

Verdict: Newell’s Old Boys win

Best Odds: 19/20

Bookmaker: Olympusbet