Newells Old Boys vs Gimnasia La Plata Match Preview

Newells Old Boys welcome Gimnasia La Plata in Marcelo Alberto Bielsa and if they win they will reach the top of the table.

Newells Old Boys are on a great form and they seem to get back on their feet. The 1-1 draw vs Boca Juniors in 'Bombonera' was followed by the bore draw with Banfield at home, but the international break came at their best timing. They registered a 1-3 win over Patronato Parana on the road. Now they sit in the 6th place of the table, having 18 points and if they win tonight at home they reach Boca Juniors with 21 points. There will be no missing players for Frank Koudelka.

On the other hand, Gimnasia La Plata registered an important 2-4 win over Godoy Cruz in Mendoza and then they suffered a home loss to Union Santa Fe (0-1). Things seem to be difficult for Diego Armando Maradona's team who sit on the bottom of the relegation table and if they don't revert this situation soon, it will be difficult for them to play in next season's SuperLiga. Now they are obliged to play offensively from the very beginning and that's quite dangerous for them. That's exactly what they will do tonight in Rosario against Newells.

Home team Newells Old Boys are on a good form, they surely have the upper hand in their home. However, I will prefer a bet on goals, since Gimnasia have to take many risks tonight and that will cause problems to them.