The much-anticipated clash for Matchday 5 of the Apertura is set to take place today at 19:00 (Argentina time) at the Guillermo Laza stadium.
How Dep. Riestra and Newell’s Arrive
With hopes of recovering from setbacks in their previous matches, both teams enter the field with a strong desire for victory.
Recent Form of Dep. Riestra
Dep. Riestra seeks to avoid another loss following their 0-1 defeat to Estudiantes. Over the last three matches, their results have been a mixed bag: 2 defeats and 1 draw. They managed to score just once while conceding 4 goals.
Recent Form of Newell’s
Newell’s comes off a 2-3 home defeat against Defensa y Justicia. Their last three matches have seen them suffer 2 losses and 1 draw, with 4 goals scored but 8 conceded.
When comparing home and away performance, both teams show some similarities. Dep. Riestra is on a poor run at home, having not secured a victory in their last match at the stadium this tournament. Newell’s has also struggled in away matches, failing to earn any points in their two outings thus far.
The last encounter between these two teams in this competition was on September 27, during the Argentina – Liga Profesional 2024, where they shared the spoils in a thrilling 3-3 draw.
The match will be officiated by referee Luis Lobo Medina.
Upcoming Fixtures for Dep. Riestra
Matchday 6: vs Huracán – February 21, 19:15 (Argentina time)
Matchday 7: vs Vélez – February 25, 19:30 (Argentina time)
Matchday 8: vs Platense – March 2, 19:15 (Argentina time)
Matchday 9: vs Lanús – March 8, 17:00 (Argentina time)
Matchday 10: vs Gimnasia (Mendoza) – March 12, 17:00 (Argentina time)
Upcoming Fixtures for Newell’s
Matchday 6: vs Banfield – February 21, 17:00 (Argentina time)
Matchday 7: vs Estudiantes – February 25, 19:30 (Argentina time)
Matchday 8: vs Rosario Central – March 1, 17:00 (Argentina time)
Matchday 9: vs Vélez – March 6, 19:45 (Argentina time)
Matchday 10: vs Platense – March 10, 17:30 (Argentina time)
Match Times for Dep. Riestra and Newell’s by Country
Argentina and Chile (Santiago): 19:00 hours
Colombia and Peru: 17:00 hours
Honduras, El Salvador, Mexico (Mexico) and Nicaragua: 16:00 hours
Venezuela: 18:00 hours