San Lorenzo’s home record puts Newells’ away attack under the spotlight

San Lorenzo’s home record puts Newells Old Boys’ away attack under the spotlight before Saturday’s Liga Profesional Argentina match. The evidence points to a clear question: can Newells create more away threat against a San Lorenzo side that has kept eight home clean sheets this season?

The table stakes in Clausura - Group A

The provisional Clausura - Group A standings give Newells the stronger position before Round 14. They are ranked #6 with 20 points from 13 games, while San Lorenzo are ranked #9 with 17 points from 13 games. Both sides therefore have a direct opportunity to improve their position when they meet at Estadio Pedro Bidegain on October 24 at 22:15 UTC.

Home strength against away weakness

San Lorenzo’s home record is 7 wins, 2 draws and 5 losses, with 14 goals scored and 15 conceded. Newells’ away record is 3 wins, 4 draws and 7 losses, with 12 goals scored and 22 conceded. The contrast is reinforced by the clean-sheet figures: eight for San Lorenzo at home and two for Newells away.

Recent results offer no shortcut

San Lorenzo’s most recent five results are loss, win, win, loss and draw, from a 30-match form sample. Newells’ most recent five are loss, draw, loss, loss and draw, from a 29-match sample. Newells have used 4-2-3-1 in 18 matches, while San Lorenzo have used three formations five times each, leaving their selection record more varied.

At kickoff, can Newells’ 4-2-3-1 produce the away goals needed to test San Lorenzo’s home clean-sheet record?