Tomás Yelmini
Argentine Professional soccer league has already begun, and matchday 2 will have Newell’s vs Vélez facing each other at the Coloso Marcelo Bielsa.
The team coached by Gabriel Heinze got an agonizing draw in its visit to Platense, in a hard fought game that Newell’s deserved to win. On the other hand, Velez comes into this clash a bit more tired but motivated after Monday’s win against Gimnasia La Plata.
At JefeBet we tell you everything you need to know about this clash of the Argentine Professional League. Stay with us and read our preview, where you will have access to our predictions, the available betting odds, and the probable lineups for Newell’s vs Velez.
Predictions, Odds, and Betting Preview for the Newell’s vs Velez Argentine First Division Matchday 2 Game on February 3, 2023
- Where: Coloso del Parque Marcelo Bielsa Stadium – Rosario, Argentina
- When: Friday, February 3, 2023, 6:00 PM E.T.
- Moneyline: Newell’s (-145) / Tie (+255) / Vélez (+390)
- Asian Handicap: Newell’s (-0.5, -115) / Velez (+0.5, +105)
- Over/Under (2.5): Over (+105) / Under (-150)
- Both teams score: Yes (-105) / No (-135)
Odds provided by DraftKings.
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Newell’s Preview
Gabriel Heinze’s Newell’s team will not count on many players who are still recovering from injuries, and some reinforcements have been slow to arrive. However, with Heinze once again as the head coach, the team has focused on an offensive approach regardless of the players.
That was clear after the 2-2 draw against Platense in the debut of the Professional League. During that game, La Lepra would have taken the three points back to Rosario if it hadn’t been for a blooper by goalkeeper Lucas Hoyos. It is worth mentioning that one of the players to keep an eye on will be Francisco Pechito González, who was the star player and scored the tying goal.
Probable lineup (4-3-3): Lucas Hoyos; Armando Méndez, Víctor Velázquez, Willer Ditta, Bruno Pittón; Guillermo Balzi, Juan Sforza, Iván Gómez; Francisco González, Genaro Rossi, Ramiro Sordo.
Velez Preview
Velez comes into this match in Rosario less rested, as their debut against Gimnasia Esgrima La Plata had to be postponed for three days because their hybrid pitch was not in good condition for the date scheduled beforehand (Friday, January 27).
Thus, they will have four days of rest, and we will have to wait to see how the players recover from the first game of the season. Even though that game ended with a 3-1 victory over Gimnasia de la Plata, it carried with it a load of nerves that add to the physical recovery time.
Probable lineup (4-2-3-1): Leonardo Burián; Tomás Guidara, Lautaro Giannetti, Miguel Brizuela, Francisco Ortega; Nicolás Garayalde, Mateo Seoane; Jonathan Menéndez, José Florentin, Lucas Janson; Lucas Pratto.
JefeBet Prediction
It will be a very interesting match to be played at the Coloso Marcelo Bielsa. The two teams have met 149 times in the professional era, with Velez winning 66 times and Newell’s on 42 occasions (they drew 41 times). Heinze’s team always proposes an offensive style of play. Even so, at JefeBet we believe that Newell’s Old Boys will win this clash.
Prediction: Newell’s wins 2-1.
