Match Details:: Newell's hosts Boca Juniors on Sunday at 19:30 Argentina Time (ART, UTC-3).
Venue:: Estadio Marcelo Bielsa, Parque Independencia, Rosario.
Broadcast:: Live on ESPN Premium (requires football pack subscription) and available online via Flow, DGO, and Telecentro Play.
Recent Head-to-Head:: Boca Juniors won the last encounter 1-0 in Rosario in December 2024 (Liga Profesional 2024).
Newell's Form:: Struggling under coach Cristian Fabbiani, currently 14th in the group with only 8 points (2 wins, 2 draws, 6 losses). Even the arrival of veteran goalkeeper Keylor Navas hasn't turned their fortunes. Drew 1-1 with Estudiantes last match.
Boca's Form:: Recovering after Copa Libertadores elimination, Boca sits second with 23 points (7 wins, 2 draws, 1 loss) and needs a win to potentially overtake Tigre (24 points) at the top. Coming off a strong 4-0 win against Defensa y Justicia.
Why this matters:: A win for Boca could put them back in first place in Group A, consolidating their strong domestic form. For Newell's, a positive result is crucial to build confidence and climb away from the bottom of the table.
Newell's Old Boys find themselves in a difficult phase. Despite bringing in experienced coach Cristian Fabbiani and high-profile goalkeeper Keylor Navas (formerly of Real Madrid and PSG), results haven't improved. 'La Lepra' have struggled for consistency, managing only two wins in ten matches. Their last outing saw them draw 1-1 against Estudiantes, with Luciano Herrera scoring for Newell's.
Boca Juniors, under coach Fernando Gago, seem to have put their early Copa Libertadores exit behind them. With their focus now primarily on domestic competitions until the Club World Cup mid-year, they've shown improved form. Their convincing 4-0 victory over Defensa y Justicia, featuring two goals from Milton Giménez and one each from Edinson Cavani and Miguel Merentiel, highlighted their attacking capabilities. However, Boca will be without Chilean player Carlos Palacios, who was dropped by Gago for missing training after reportedly missing his return flight from Chile. His position is expected to be contested by Alan Velasco or Tomás Belmonte. Other potential lineup changes include Rodrigo Battaglia potentially starting over Lautaro Di Lollo and Lucas Blondel possibly getting the nod over Luis Advíncula at right-back.
Newell’s (Probable): Keylor Navas; Tomás Jacob, Luciano Lollo, Víctor Cuesta; Alejo Montero, Éver Banega, Luciano Herrera, Brian Calderara or Martín Luciano; Gonzalo Maroni, Mateo Silvetti; Carlos González. (Coach: Cristian Fabbiani)
Boca Juniors (Probable): Agustín Marchesín; Lucas Blondel or Luis Advíncula, Rodrigo Battaglia, Marcos Rojo, Lautaro Blanco; Kevin Zenón, Milton Delgado, Ander Herrera, Tomás Belmonte or Álan Velasco; Edinson Cavani, Milton Giménez. (Coach: Fernando Gago)
According to betting forecasts, Boca Juniors are the favorites with odds around 2.43 for a win, while a Newell's victory is priced at 3.20. A draw is listed at approximately 3.13.
When and where is the Newell's vs. Boca Juniors match?
The match is on Sunday at 19:30 ART (UTC-3) at the Estadio Marcelo Bielsa in Rosario.
How can I watch the match?
It will be broadcast live on ESPN Premium in Argentina. Online streaming options include Flow, DGO, and Telecentro Play (subscriptions required).
What happened the last time these teams played?
Boca Juniors won 1-0 when they last met in Rosario in December 2024.
Who is favored to win?
Betting odds suggest Boca Juniors are the favorites.
Boca Juniors are in strong domestic form and aiming to top Group A.
Newell's are struggling for results despite notable signings like Keylor Navas.
Watch out for Boca's attack featuring Cavani, Merentiel, and Giménez.
Key player Carlos Palacios is unavailable for Boca Juniors due to disciplinary reasons.
The match is crucial for both teams' standings and morale.
Do you think Newell's can cause an upset at home, or will Boca Juniors continue their strong run? Let us know your predictions!
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Source 1: LA NACION via Yahoo Noticias
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