Lanus – Newell’s

Thanks to a goal from Jose Lopez in the 49th minute, Lanus took a highly-celebrated 1-0 away success at Independiente even though they played with ten men during the whole second half. Therefore, El Granate were one of the league leaders before this round started, accumulating 23 points after four league games unbeaten (three victories and one draw). However, they are yet to climb into one of the Copa Libertadores’ places in the aggregate table. At home, Luis Zubeldia’s men are without defeat in the last four, having won two and drawn two since losing to River Plate in round three.

Newell’s Old Boys weren’t able to handle River Plate’s offensive power and ended up losing 4-1 at home last Wednesday. Therefore, Fernando Gamboa’s men are now on six league games without a win (having managed only two points in the process). La Lepra continue producing a poor campaign in the Liga Profesional, accumulating 12 points so far. Furthermore, Newell’s have been winless in their last seven away matches in domestic action, having drawn two and lost five.

Every other team in the top places of the league won this weekend, and I expect Lanus to keep up and also get the 3 points against this weak Newell’s.

BET: Lanus -0.25 @ 1.86