On paper it looks like advantage Newell's Old Boys in this game versus Colón, but the away side will resist to the end. Here's our match preview!
- Newell's Old Boys have the fewest conceded goals in the first half (6) in Superliga
- Colón have conceded at least twice as many corners as they have won away.
There haven't been much to rest for the host team, as they featured in a Copa Argentina match only four days back. That game was an away game at Aldosivi, so at least Newell's Old Boys are thankful to return home in this one. Game on!
Newell's Old Boys form and stats
Newell's Old Boys have collected 6 points from their Superliga home games so far after 1-3-1.
Newell's are returning here after visiting Aldosivi in a Copa Argentina fixture and winning with a 4-2 scoreline.
Prior to that, an away loss at Atletico Tucuman in the Superliga.The hosts are modest favourites in this match, with the bookmakers estimating the chance of a home win at about 50% +- five percent. It's interesting to look at how Newell's Old Boys have performed under similar circumstances, so here are some numbers: When modest favourites like this (we found 15 games) they have won 8 times, drawn 4 and lost 3.
Not much happening? Looking at this club's last 10 league matches, 8 have produced zero, one or two goals.
Newell's Old Boys aren't scoring a lot here at Estadio Marcelo Alberto Bielsa in the league, with only 4 goals from 5 games. Newell's are not conceding a lot of goals here at Estadio Marcelo Alberto Bielsa in the league, averaging less than one per game. The total is 4 from 5 matches.
Colón form and stats
Playing away, Colón have won 1 game, drawn 2 and suffered 2 defeats in the Superliga this season.
The manager Rondina was unhappy after their last game, played at their home venue Estadio Brigadier General Estanislao López. Colón suffered a 0-3 loss to Independiente (placed 23rd). That defeat was their first after four consecutive league matches winning points. Defender Goltz was the best team player with a rating of 7.21. Goltz won 7 of 10 duels.
Before that one, a nice away victory 3-1 at Sarmiento.We have checked recent matches where Colón have had similar odds to win. Win-draw-lose statistics from those 8 games were 2 victories, 2 draws and 4 defeats.
After this away game Colón return home for a Superliga game against Arsenal de Sarandi. That game is only four sleeps after this.
The visitors have scored 4 goals from 5 away games in the league, an average of less than one per game. Colón are defending well in their away games, having conceded only 4 times in 5 matches. For more goal statistics, check out the Statistics tab above.
Head 2 Head
Head to head totals (for the last six meetings): Newell's Old Boys won two games, one match ended with a tie and Colón have three wins. Over 2,5 goals / under 2,5 goals: two / four The games between these clubs sometimes lean towards being hostile, having seen 3 sending-offs from the last six duels.
Top Goalscorers
  R. Ábila 7 goals |  R. Sordo 6 goals | L. Rodríguez 5 goals |
Newell's Old Boys missing players
Colón missing players
| Newell's Old Boys | Colón | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 25 | 12 | 0 | Played | P | 4 | 12 | 25 |
| 11 | 6 | 0 | Won | W | 1 | 2 | 6 |
| 6 | 3 | 0 | Drew | D | 2 | 6 | 11 |
| 8 | 3 | 0 | Lost | L | 1 | 4 | 8 |
| 27 | 15 | 0 | Scored | S | 6 | 11 | 28 |
| 24 | 9 | 0 | Conceded | C | 5 | 12 | 31 |
| 88% | 83% | 0% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 92% | 92% |
| 56% | 50% | 0% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 75% | 67% | 72% |
| 40% | 42% | 0% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 50% | 17% | 44% |
| 20% | 25% | 0% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 50% | 17% | 28% |
| 0% | 0% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 36% | 33% | 0% | BTTS | BTTS | 75% | 50% | 60% |
| 44% | 58% | 0% | Clean Sheets | C S | 0% | 17% | 16% |
| 32% | 25% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 25% | 42% | 32% |
| 4.4 | 4.9 | 0 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 3.8 | 3.1 | 4.4 |
| 4.8 | 3.9 | 0 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 6 | 6.7 | 5.9 |
| 3.2 | 3.1 | 0 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 2.8 | 2.6 | 2 |
| 2 | 1 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 11.1 | 12.9 | 0 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 6 | 8.2 | 10.6 |
| 4.2 | 4.9 | 0 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 2.2 | 2.3 | 3.3 |
| 26% | 25% | 0% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 67% | 39% | 34% |
| 11.1 | 9.5 | 0 | Shots against (avg) | S A | 11.5 | 14.8 | 13.2 |
| 3.6 | 3 | 0 | Shots on Target against (avg) | S O | 4.5 | 4.8 | 4.7 |
- Colón have conceded at least twice as many corners as they have won away.
- Colón have won significantly less corners away then at home.
- Newell's Old Boys have played more matches over 2,5 goals home than away.
- Newell's Old Boys have the fewest conceded goals in the first half (6) in Superliga
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Atletico Tucuman | 11 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 12 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 9 | 25 |
| 2 | Gimnasia La Plata | 11 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 11 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 21 |
| 3 | Argentinos Juniors | 11 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 15 | 10 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 20 |
| 4 | Racing Club | 11 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 19 | 11 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 14 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 19 |
| 5 | Godoy Cruz | 11 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 13 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 18 |
| 6 | Platense | 11 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 11 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 18 |
| 7 | Unión Santa Fe | 10 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 18 | 16 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 11 | 8 | 2 | 18 |
| 8 | Patronato | 11 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 16 | 13 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 3 | 17 |
| 9 | Huracán | 11 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 11 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 17 |
| 10 | San Lorenzo | 11 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 15 | 12 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 10 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 16 |
| 11 | Newell's Old Boys | 11 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 10 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 16 |
| 12 | River Plate | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 16 | 12 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 12 | 7 | 4 | 15 |
| 13 | Boca Juniors | 11 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 16 | 19 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 10 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 9 | -3 | 15 |
| 14 | Banfield | 11 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 12 | 10 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 14 |
| 15 | Defensa y Justicia | 11 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 11 | 12 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 7 | -1 | 14 |
| 16 | Sarmiento | 11 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 11 | 12 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 7 | -1 | 14 |
| 17 | Rosario Central | 11 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 6 | -3 | 14 |
| 18 | Tigre | 11 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 17 | 17 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 13 | 0 | 13 |
| 19 | Arsenal de Sarandi | 11 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 11 | 13 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 7 | -2 | 13 |
| 20 | Colón | 11 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 10 | 12 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | -2 | 13 |
| 21 | Barracas Central | 11 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 13 | 16 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 5 | -3 | 13 |
| 22 | Estudiantes | 11 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 13 | 16 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 9 | -3 | 12 |
| 23 | Independiente | 11 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 11 | 14 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 9 | -3 | 11 |
| 24 | Central Cordoba SdE | 11 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 13 | 17 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 7 | -4 | 11 |
| 25 | Vélez Sarsfield | 11 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 11 | 14 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 9 | -3 | 9 |
| 26 | Talleres Córdoba | 10 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 10 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 5 | -4 | 9 |
| 27 | Aldosivi | 11 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 18 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 12 | -11 | 8 |
| 28 | Lanus | 11 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 9 | 17 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 10 | -8 | 6 |
