Liga Profesional Argentina
Major League Soccer
The upcoming clash at Estadio Marcelo Bielsa promises tactical battles between Newells Old Boys and Estudiantes L.P. Home team’s mix of possession and counter-attacking strategy contrasts with Estudiantes’s fluid attacking approach. The team’s press intensities are expected to differ, with Estudiantes likely to press higher early on, relying on quick transitions, while Newells may look to control possession and exploit counter opportunities. Tactical flexibility and the setup could heavily influence the match's flow, with Estudiantes aiming to leverage their recent offensive form against a resilient Newells defense.
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These are our top betting tips and predictions for the match.
Both teams have shown inconsistency in goal-scoring, making Both Teams To Score (BTTS) a less certain market, but possible given recent defensive lapses.
Estudios L.P. is expected to perform strongly in the first half, potentially leading at halftime and maintaining that advantage until full time.
Estudiantes L.P. is likely to have a slight edge in the Asian Handicap market, reflecting their recent form and historical head-to-head record.
Expect a low-scoring match, with under 2.5 goals being the most likely scenario based on recent defensive performances and goal averages.
Estudiantes L.P. enters the match on September 30, 2025, as the slight favorite to win or draw against Newells Old Boys. Recent form, head-to-head statistics, and their attacking consistency support this prediction.
The last five encounters are evenly split, with Estudiantes L.P. holding a slight edge in recent results, notably winning three of the last five matches against Newells Old Boys.
Both teams have manageable squads with no major injury concerns reported for this fixture.
Projected lineups suggest a 4-2-3-1 for Newells Old Boys and a 4-3-3 formation for Estudiantes L.P., emphasizing possession-based play for the home team and counter-attacking for the visitors.
Estudiantes L.P. are slightly ahead in recent form, having won four of their last five matches, showing better attacking and defensive stability. Newells Old Boys have struggled more with consistency, recording only one win in their last five fixtures. This form discrepancy favors Estudiantes in what promises to be a close contest.
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Yes, Estudiantes L.P. is favored to win or at least draw, largely due to their recent positive form and historical head-to-head superiority. Their current form and previous scores suggest they are the more consistent side in recent encounters.
The predicted scoreline favors Estudiantes L.P., with a possibility of a win or a draw. The statistical analysis shows Estudiantes's better recent performance, and historical head-to-head results support this outlook, making them slight favorites.
Estudiantes L.P. has a favorable recent form and historical advantage, suggesting they are likely to avoid defeat and possibly secure a narrow victory or a draw. Their tactical flexibility and stronger recent results support this prediction.
