Tomás Yelmini
South American soccer has resumed its action in one of its most prestigious tournaments. The Argentine First Division kicks off this weekend, with 28 teams competing in a single round of matches for the title, which is currently held by Boca Juniors.
Moreover, with the Copa Sudamericana and Copa Libertadores being played this semester, the teams that are not participating in these competitions can focus on the local championship, while the big teams busy with other things. Platense vs Newell’s is a clash of two teams that will be focused on domestic activity.
Platense’s last win at its home ground against Newell’s was in 1998 by a 2-1 score. Meanwhile, the Rosario team last won there in 1997 (2-1). It should be noted that Platense was then out of the first division for two decades. With this background in mind, at JefeBet, we bring you a great preview for the Platense vs Newell’s clash with its predictions, so you can be aware of everything that can happen in this match.
Predictions, Odds, and Betting Preview for the Platense vs Newell’s Argentine First Division Matchday 1 Game on January 29, 2023
- Where: Ciudad de Vicente Lopez Stadium – Vicente Lopez, Argentina
- When: Sunday, January 29, 2023, 2 PM E.T.
- Moneyline: Platense (+165) / Tie (+190) / Newell’s (+190)
- Over/Under (1.5): Over (+150) / Under (-215)
- Both teams score: Yes (+102) / No (-141)
Odds provided by Unibet.
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Platense Preview
Platense, also known as Calamares (Squids), had a very dull season in their return to the first division, and the team was on the verge of relegation. This year, the team will have to attain a lot of points to avoid having problems with the averages system.
Platense has a new coach after an unfortunate 2022, in which the team was on the verge of relegation. Martín Palermo, a man of well-earned prestige as a soccer player, will be in charge of leading the Calamares, even if his abilities as a coach are still unknown.
The team suffered several important absentees, such as goalkeeper Marcos Ledesma, and the experienced Mauro Bogado, Gonzalo Bergessio and Mauro Zárate. But it also made some interesting additions, such as Nicolás Castro (Patronato), Nicolás Servetto (Almagro’s goal scorer), Mauro Quiroga (Pachuca) and Jerónimo Cacciabue (Newell’s), among others.
Probable lineup (4-4-2): Ignacio Arce; Nicolás Morgantini, Juan Pablo Pignani, Ignacio Vázquez, Juan Infante; Haibrany Ruiz Díaz, Matías Baldassarra, Jerónimo Cacciabe, Agustín Alonso; Vicente Taborda, Nicolás Servetto.
Newell’s Preview
The Rosario-based team is facing a special year, as it will have a great figure from its youth divisions as a coach: Gabriel Heinze.
A cycle led by Gabriel Heinze begins, and it is always worth paying attention to him, as when he was in charge of Argentinos Juniors or Velez. Heinze is a highly demanding coach, a discipline fanatic, with an emphasis on the promotion of young players.
Moreover, the team has already secured several reinforcements: goalkeeper Lucas Hoyos will fill the place left by Lautaro Morales, and Paraguayan midfielder Jorge Recalde, who has extensive experience in Guaraní soccer, will join the team. Newell’s has also strengthened the fullbacks with Bruno Pittón and Colombian Jherson Mosquera.
Probable lineup (4-4-2): Lucas Hoyos; Armando Méndez, Willer Ditta, Guillermo Ortiz, Bruno Pittón; Guillermo Balzi, Juan Sforza, Iván Gómez; Misael Jaime, Djorkaeff Reasco, Ramiro Sordo.
JefeBet Prediction
Both teams are under construction and both still lack firepower. At JefeBet we believe that it will be an even and very close match, and that there will be no advantages between Platense vs Newell’s.
Prediction: Draw 0-0
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