Alright, let's dig into this pulsating fixture between Newell's Old Boys and Lanús. Both teams have had a patchy season so far, with Lanús at 4-8-4 and Newell's at 4-5-7. Oh, and if anyone's asking about their recent form, well, lanús has become the Picasso of draws lately, with three of their last five games ending level. The Boys on the other end seem to have a bit of Jekyll and Hyde in them, swaying between the ecstasy of wins and the despair of losses.
Now, every soccer savant will tell you, a good team starts with a good keeper, right? Nahuel Losada and Alan Aguerre have been holding fort for Lanús. Ramiro Macagno, the 'saves machine', is guarding the posts for the Old Boys and must say he's pulled off quite a show this season.
Coming over to noble men qualified to kick a football rather well. For the Boys, Éver Banega and Mateo Silvetti have been giving the timekeepers a lot of work. With Tomas Perez sporting an almost immaculate pass accuracy, Lanús defenders are going to have nightmares. Lanús, on their part, are well served by their resident pass masters Dylan Aquino and Carlos Izquierdoz. And yes, let's not forget Walter Bou, who knows how to find the back of the net.
So here comes the big question: which way do we lean? Well, given their goalkeeping prowess, clinical players and that little whisper from the universe that I won't mention, I’d tip my hat towards Newell's Old Boys. But this is football, you know? It's like tofu, absorbs the flavor of whatever sauce you throw it in, always unpredictable.
Albert’s Prediction: Newell's Old Boys by 1