Tomás Yelmini
The southernmost corner of the continent is heating up with exciting football action this week, as one of the most prestigious club competitions in South America, the Copa Sudamericana, is in full swing. In Group E, we have a thrilling match-up, Newell’s Old Boys vs Blooming, taking place in Argentina.
The home team is one of the leaders in the group, along with Brazil’s Santos, having won their debut match. Meanwhile, the Bolivian squad will be looking to bounce back from a lackluster performance against the Brazilian team. Here at JefeBet, we’ve got the inside scoop on how both teams are preparing for this crucial second-round clash, including predictions, top odds, and probable lineups.
Predictions, Odds, and Betting Preview for the Newell’s Old Boys vs Blooming Copa Sudamericana Group Stage Game on April 18, 2023
- Where: Coloso del Parque Marcelo Bielsa Stadium, Rosario, Argentina
- When: Tuesday, April 18, 2023, 5.00 PM ET
- Moneyline: Newell’s (-670) / Tie (+550) / Blooming (+1700)
- Asian Handicap: Newell’s (AH -2, -106) / Blooming (AH +2, -120)
- Over/Under (2.5): Over (-177) / Under (+133)
- Both teams score: Yes (+140) / No (-210)
All odds shown are courtesy of Unibet and BetMGM
Betting on Newell’s Old Boys
Newell’s won their Copa presentation 1-0 against Audax Italiano in Chile, with Brian Aguirre scoring the winning goal in the 94th minute of the game. The Rosario team was the star of the match, having 63% ball possession, attempting nine shots on goal, and hitting the target three times. Meanwhile, the home team attempted 10 shots, but only two were on target. Gabriel Heinze’s team frequently interrupted the game with 15 fouls, won six corners, and only conceded one.
In their last game in the Argentine League, Newell’s suffered a crushing defeat against the undisputed leader of the tournament, the mighty River Plate. The match was decided in stoppage time, with a counter-attacking goal from Pablo Solari.
Possible Lineup (4-3-3): Lucas Hoyos; Jherson Mosquera, Willer Ditta, Facundo Mansilla, Bruno Pitón; Lisandro Montenegro, Iván Gómez, Cristian Ferreira; Jonathan Menéndez, Jorge Recalde, Brian Aguirre.
Betting on Club Blooming
Blooming started off on the wrong foot as they lost 0-1 at home to Santos from Brazil. That night, nothing went well for the team led by Argentine Carlos Bustos, as their goalkeeper Braulio Uraezaña was sent off at the 57th minute.
Moreover, the Bolivian team only had 27% ball possession, attempted seven shots on goal, of which only three were effective, and had just one corner in their favor. To make matters worse, the losing goal came at the end, specifically at the 98th minute.
On Saturday, they had their last appearance before this international match, and it ended on a high note as they won 3-1 against Guabirá in the Bolivian league, with goals from Fernando Arismendi, Rafinha, and César Menacho (while Martin Alaniz scored the visiting team’s equalizer).
Possible Lineup (5-4-1): Johan Gutiérrez; José Arismendi, César Romero, Gabriel Valverde, Jonathan Lacerda, Denilson Durán; José Luis Sinisterra, Rafinha, Arquímedes Figuera, Juan Carlos Arce; Gastón Rodríguez.
JefeBet Prediction
The teams coached by Gringo Heinze (picture) are known for their relentless attacking style, and Blooming is an opponent that will likely play defensively and prioritize keeping their defense organized. However, in their efforts to do so, they will undoubtedly make mistakes that La Lepra will know how to capitalize on. That’s why, JefeBet predicts that the three points will stay in Lionel Messi’s homeland.
Prediction: Newell’s Moneyline (NEW 3-0 BLO)
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