Prediction: Newell’s Old Boys vs Talleres de Cordoba

Prediction:Talleres de Cordoba to win 2-1

Best Odds: 9/1

Bookmaker: Zetbet

Newell’s Old Boys and Talleres de Cordoba will lock horns with each other in the 2023 Argentine Primera Division this week. The match between Gabriel Heinze’s side and Javier Gandolfi’s team will be held at Estadio Marcelo Bielsa and is scheduled to kick off at 11pm UK time on Friday.

Newell’s Old Boys

Newell’s Old Boys are one of the most well-known clubs in Argentina and have a huge following. They have won the Primera Division as many as eight times and are known all over the world for their passionate fans and for their connection with former Leeds United head coach Marcelo Bielsa. However, on the pitch, they have failed to do much of note this campaign.

Gabriel Heinze’s side are as low as 14th in the 2023 Argentine Primera Division table at the moment. Newell’s Old Boys have picked up only 34 points from 26 games so far this season. They are four points behind Godoy Cruz, who occupy the final spot for the Copa Sudamericana group stage.

Newell’s Old Boys will head into the match against Talleres de Cordoba on the back of a 2-1 loss at the hands of Boca Junior away from home in the 2023 Argentine Primera Division. It came after a goalless draw with Atletico Tucuman at home in the league and followed a 2-0 defeat to Independiente on the road.

Team News:

Newell’s Old Boys are likely to line up in a 4-3-3 formation against Talleres de Cordoba. Hoyos will be in the goal for the home team. Mosquera, Velazquez, Ortiz and Martino will be the four defenders and will have Portillo, Sforza and Ferreira in front of them in midfield. Perez, Recalde and Aguirre will be the three forwards.

Talleres de Cordoba

Talleres de Cordoba are a modest club in Argentina who do not tend to challenge for major trophies. They have never won the top-flight title in Argentina and have clinched the Copa Conmebol just once in 1999. However, things could be changing for them, as they are doing extremely well in the Argentine Primera Division at the moment.

Javier Gandolfi’s side are second in the 2023 Argentine Primera Division table at the moment. Talleres de Cordoba have picked up 49 points from 26 matches so far this season. They are nine points behind leaders River Plate, who have already won the title, and three points above San Lorenzo in third.

Talleres de Cordoba will head into the match against Newell’s Old Boys on the back of a 2-2 draw with Gimansia La Plata at home in the league. It came after a 1-0 victory over River Plate on the Road and followed a 1-0 win against Huracan away from home.

Team News:

Talleres de Cordoba are likely to line up in a 4-2-3-1 formation. Bustos will lead the line for the visiting team. Delpietri, garro and Valoyes will be the three attacking midfielders. Villagra and Olivia will be the two holding midfielders. Herrera will be in goal for Albiazul. Portillo, Rodriguez, Catalan and Benavidez will be the four defenders.

Key Factors to Consider

• Newell’s Old Boys have scored 23 goals in 26 2023 Argentine Primera Division matches this season.
• Newell’s Old Boys have conceded 23 goals in 26 2023 Argentine Primera Division matches this season.
• Talleres de Cordoba have scored 41 goals in 26 2023 Argentine Primera Division games this campaign.
• Talleres de Cordoba have conceded 22 goals in 26 2023 Argentine Primera Division games this campaign.
• Newell’s Old Boys have won 8 2023 Argentine Primera Division matches this campaign, while Talleres de Cordoba have won 14 league games this season.

Conclusion

Although Newell’s Old Boys are the home team, it is hard to see anything but a convincing win for Talleres de Cordoba. Javier Gandolfi’s side have been superb so far this season and have been one of the surprise packages. It would be a surprise if the visiting team do not end up picking up all three points from this encounter.

Prediction:Talleres de Cordoba to win 2-1

Best Odds: 9/1

Bookmaker: Zetbet