River Plate URU vs. Newells Old Boys

River Plate had a great first half of Argentina's Liga Professional campaign, but they've cooled off in the second phase at 5-3-4. They've split the last two games, including a 2-1 loss at home to Sarmiento, a squad with a losing record ranked 15th in the 28-team league. They're also on a 1-2-1 run at home, also losing to Godoy Cruz, 2-0. Newells Old Boys plays outstanding defense allowing 9 goals in 12 matches, the third-fewest out of 28 teams. They're unbeaten (1-0-1) over the last two games with a 0-0 scoreless deadlock against Colón and a 4-2 victory over Aldosivi. They've been an impressive road team of late on a 4-2-1 run away from home. They're also 9-5-3 all-time versus River Plate. Play Newells Old Boys on the moneyline.