Newell's Old Boys 0-0 Belgrano - Liga Profesional 2024 Statistical Preview

Rodrigo Fernandez returned to central midfield so naturally Ignacio Mendez is next up to become an injury concern with Newell's thin on the ground in that area of the field.
Ever Banega remains a longer term injury absentee.

Belgrano will be without Nicolas Meriano following his red card last time out.
Ignacio Chicco was surprisingly dropped last time out but could return in between the sticks here.

Standings

R	Team	W	D	L	Pts
17	Belgrano	6	9	6	27
27	N.O. Boys	5	6	11	21

Prediction

Five straight defeats in all competitions will have concerned Newell's Old Boys heading into battle against River Plate but they held firm in a positive 0-0 draw.
With confidence low both on and off the field for Newell's, an ability to showcase defensive resilience was much needed - now they need to return to their progressive best in the forward line.
It has been a difficult couple of weeks for Belgrano with the side now six games without a win in all competitions - they exited the Copa Sudamericana as well.
Belgrano have scored just twice in their last six matches which has been the key factor in their inability to put together a consistent run.