On the 22nd of October, Barracas Central will host Newell’s Old Boys at Estadio De Excursionistas in a Superliga match. Weather on match day is looking like a cloudy and cool day, with daytime temperatures of only 10 degrees, which should make for a nice day for football. In their last match, Barracas Central recorded a 2-1 win against Arsenal de Sarandi. Tapia scored the first goal for Barracas Central in the 60th minute on a penalty, then Juan Ignacio Díaz added another in the 72nd minute on a feed from Ivan Tapia. Barracas Central is looking for direction having earned 13 points in their last 10 matches, while in their last match, Newell’s Old Boys recorded a 2-0 shutout win against Boca Juniors. Juan Manuel García struck first for Newell’s Old Boys in the 47th minute, then Willer Ditta added another in the 81st minute At the end of 90 a dissapointed Boca Juniors couldn’t manage to score, and Newell’s Old Boys took the shutout win. With 19 points in their last 10 matches Newell’s Old Boys should be reasonably happy with their performance.
These two teams have not yet played each other this season.
Both Willer Ditta and Juan Manuel García have been the hottest scorers for Newell’s Old Boys in the last five each having scored 2 goals. Tapia has been the most effective weapon for Barracas Central lately. The Argentinian midfielder has netted 2 goals in his last five matches.