Match Report
31 points separated the sides: Newell's Old Boys Res. 5th on 34, Estudiantes La Plata Res 1st on 3. Recent form told a different story for Newell's Old Boys Res.: only 45th in the league over the last five rounds despite sitting 5th.
6 meetings are on record — 2 won by Estudiantes La Plata Res, 2 by Newell's Old Boys Res., 2 drawn, at 3.17 goals per meeting. Three-plus goals is the norm here, arriving in 67% of the meetings.
Goal scorers
Newell's Old Boys Res.: Alan Mereles (85'), Gino Podesta (90')
Key stats
Possession: Estudiantes La Plata Res 52% · Newell's Old Boys Res. 48% · Total shots: 6-14 · On target: 2-6 · Corners: 3-6