Colon vs Newell’s
Last Saturday, defending champions Colon produced their worst performance in the current league competition. The 3-0 away defeat at Independiente represented their third consecutive game without a win (one draw and two losses). However, El Sabalero are performing a good campaign so far, accumulating 14 points in nine games. In fact, they are on three home matches unbeaten, having won two and drawn one. Right back Facundo Mura saw a red card against Independiente and is suspended, but the rest of the regulars are at Eduardo Dominguez’s disposal for Saturday.
Newell’s Old Boys’ winless streak in the league has been extended to four matches (one draw and three losses) as the team lost 2-1 at home to Atletico Tucuman in a hard-fought game last Monday. Fernando Gamboa’s men continue performing an irregular campaign in this competition, accumulating 11 points in nine matches. Furthermore, La Lepra grabbed only one point across their last six away games in domestic action. Â
They both average more than 1 goal conceded and scored per round, so I expect an open game here between two good attacking teams.