Newells Old Boys vs Corinthians Prediction (09.08.2023)

In the early hours of Monday, Newell’s Old Boys and Corinthians clash at the Estadio Marcelo Alberto Bielsa in the Copa Sudamericana last-16 second leg. The tie's first leg ended 2-1 for the Brazilian team.

The Argentinian outfit are looking for a change in fortunes in this clash, as they are winless in their last four games in all competitions. Their recent matches have been relatively low-scoring, with seven of their previous ten competitive games.

Newell’s Old Boys have a slightly mixed recent record in the Copa Sudamericana, as they have failed to win in their last two games, but they had also recorded five straight wins in the competition befo the short winless run.

The Rosario-based outfit has been difficult to beat on home soil lately in the Copa Sudamericana, as they are unbeaten in their previous five matches, having recorded three wins and two draws.

The visitors have found their form in recent months, as they are unbeaten in their last nine games in all competitions, having recorded six wins and picking up three draws. A key to their recent form has been Corinthians' attacking prowess, as they have scored at least two goals in six of their last seven outings.

Vanderlei Luxemburgo’s team have an excellent recent record in the Copa Sudamericana, winning their last five games in the competition, having scored at least two goals in four of their five victories.

Corinthians have also been tough to beat on their travels in the Copa Sudamericana, losing just once in their last 12 matches in the competition. Their recent away games on their travels in the competition have been high-scoring, with over 2.5 goals scored in six of their last eight matches.

Both teams have been in good form of late in the Copa Sudamericana, and this game could be a close encounter. With that in mind, I am backing this game to finish all square.