Newells Old Boys vs River Plate Match Preview

The game in Rosario between Newell's Old Boys and River Plate is the last one of the eleventh round in the Argentine league. Games remain closed due to the Covid - 19 pandemic.

Newell's team took an unexpected point last game in Santa Fe against last year's champion Colon with 1-1. They played with too much passion, they were competitive and if there were not a few reverse whistles from the referee they could even get three points in the game.

Newell's are in a transitional stage as in a few days there will be changes in their administrative part, with a new presidency. On the positive side is the return of striker J. Cristaldo.

River Plate come from a 1-1 draw at home against Independiente, not a satisfactory result. They are now in fourth place with 18 points with today's victory being considered imperative not to move away from first place.

Injured J. Maidana, M. Casco and F. Peña are left out, while on the contrary they can rely on the services of F. Armani, F. Angileri and P. Díaz who returned from their national teams. For the next match will host Arsenal Sarandi at the Monumental.

Newell's are forced to fight for a positive result at home while visitors are more "thirsty" to show off. River however, are a superior team with great experience and quality. I like the odds for over 2,5 goals, 1.92 in Winmasters.