San Lorenzo vs Newells Old Boys Prediction

San Lorenzo will host Newells Old Boys at Estadio Pedro Bidegain as the two teams face off in the Liga Profesional Argentina. With both teams looking to improve their league standings, this match promises to be an intriguing contest.

San Lorenzo's quest for consistency

San Lorenzo currently sits 7th in the league, a position that reflects their inconsistent form in recent matches. They have managed two wins in their last five games, including a notable victory against Talleres Cordoba. However, they have also suffered defeats to strong teams like Boca Juniors and Defensa Y Justicia. The home side has scored just 0.60 goals per game in their last five outings while conceding 1.20, indicating a struggle to find the back of the net consistently. Despite these challenges, San Lorenzo's home record shows they have the potential to secure positive results, having won three of their last five games at Estadio Pedro Bidegain.

Newells Old Boys battling for survival

Newells Old Boys find themselves near the bottom of the table in 14th place. Their recent form shows a slight improvement, with one win and three draws in their last five matches, including a victory over Platense. Newells’ defense has been relatively solid, conceding just 0.60 goals per game in their last five matches. However, their offensive output remains a concern, as they have matched their scoring rate of just 0.60 goals per game. Despite these struggles, Newells Old Boys have shown resilience, particularly in away games where they have managed to avoid defeat in three of their last five matches.

Prediction: San Lorenzo to edge a close encounter

In this prediction for the match between San Lorenzo and Newells Old Boys, the home side is favored to come out on top. San Lorenzo's slightly better position in the league and their ability to secure wins at home give them the edge. Newells Old Boys' defensive resilience may keep the game tight, but San Lorenzo's improved home form could be decisive.

Main Prediction: Handicap 1: 0.5 San Lorenzo's home advantage and marginally better form suggest they are likely to at least avoid defeat, making the handicap market appealing.

Additional Predictions: 1. Total: Under 2.5 — Given both teams' low scoring rates, a low-scoring encounter is expected. 2. Both Teams to Score: No — With both sides struggling to score, a clean sheet for at least one team seems probable. 3. Total Team 1: Over 0.5 — San Lorenzo is expected to find the net at least once given their home advantage. 4. Double Chance: 1X — San Lorenzo's home record suggests they are unlikely to lose this match.