Platense vs Newells Old Boys

The Facts

• A determined lower-tier side seeks an essential result against mid-table opposition (ranked 13th and 8th in the Promotion ~ Liga Profesional (Clausura ~ Playoffs1/8~finals)).
• In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Platense won 0.
• Platense is going through a lean spell lately (last 5 matches: 1 win).
• Newells Old Boys shows confident form ahead of this contest (last 5 matches: 2 wins).
• Newells Old Boys could enjoy a physical edge thanks to more rest days ahead of this match.
• Platense is expected to hold a slight competitive edge in this match.
• Confirmed absences for Platense: Bobadilla H. (Inactive) Gimenez L. (Inactive) Goni G. (Achilles Tendon Injury) Nasif T. (Knee Injury) Quiros S. (Inactive).
• Confirmed absences for Newells Old Boys: Acuna V. (Inactive) Garcia M. E. (Inactive) Goitea N. (Hernia) Montero A. (Knee Injury).
• In the last 8 head-to-head meetings, Platense has recorded 0 wins, 5 draws, and 3 losses, with a goal aggregate of 5:10 (averaging 0.6:1.3 goals per game).
• Specifically in home fixtures for Platense against this opponent, the record stands at 0 wins, 3 draws, and 0 losses, with 3:3 goals (averaging 1:1 per game).