Newells Old Boys 2 vs Union de Santa Fe 2 tips and predictions

Newells Old Boys 2 not guaranteed to hold all the aces against Union de Santa Fe 2

This isn't a confident view but the short price for Newells Old Boys 2 has made them a no-bet. Union de Santa Fe 2 don't look likely to get the win but they might make the hosts stutter. Building on the strong rearguard performances of both sides, a goalless stalemate is the pick but it's certainly not something to go crazy about.

These sides have impressed at the back. Not giving much away on their own paddock, Newells Old Boys 2 have conceded at an average of just 0.5 goals per game over their last 11 matches, while Union de Santa Fe 2 have been impressive defensively on the road. They have let in an average of 0.8 goals per game over their last 5 matches away from home.

Newells Old Boys 2 are decent favourites and it is possible they just don't give any morsels away to Union de Santa Fe 2. In which case the BTTS No bet seems like a decent side bet.

Newells Old Boys 2 have drawn 7 of their last 19 matches. Also Union de Santa Fe 2 have drawn 7 of their last 13 matches. It's not very exciting and it feels like a match to be wary of but the draw warrants consideration. Stalemate is the pick after what looks set to be a close encounter.