Platense vs Newell’s
Platense are producing a remarkable campaign in the Liga Profesional. Last time out, the team celebrated a huge 3-1 away success at Independiente to climb into third place in the league table on 12 points, just two behind leaders Newell’s Old Boys and Gimnasia LP. The team remain unbeaten in this competition, having won three and drawn three so far, and they continue escaping the relegation spots in the respective table, which is their main aim for this season. At home, El Calamar are on four without defeat, having won one and drawn three since losing to Gimnasia LP 3-0.
Newell’s Old Boys had to settle for a surprising 2-2 home draw against relegation candidates Patronato last Monday after leading 2-0 at one point. Therefore, the team wasted the chance to remain as the only league leaders: now they share the top of the Liga Profesional table with Gimnasia LP on 14 points, having won four and drawn two so far. La Lepra are also fourth-placed in the aggregate table, which will likely give them a ticket to the 2023 Copa Libertadores whether they win the title or not. Newell’s remain perfect on the road in this competition, having beaten Banfield, Talleres and Estudiantes so far.
Both are undefeated so far in this competition but Newell’s loves playing away as shown by their results because they can use their fast counter attacks, so I rate them the best team here.