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Boca Juniors Host Struggling Newells in Crucial Liga Profesional Clash

League leaders Boca Juniors welcome relegation-threatened Newells Old Boys to La Bombonera on Sunday evening, with both sides desperate for points for vastly different reasons.

The Xeneize sit proudly atop the Liga Profesional table with 29 points from 16 matches, their impressive +16 goal difference reflecting a campaign that has seen them establish themselves as the division’s most consistent outfit. Despite suffering their first defeat in five matches last time out, Carlos Tevez’s men have averaged 1.81 points per game and will fancy their chances of returning to winning ways against opponents languishing in 15th position.

Newells arrive in Buenos Aires in dire straits, having managed just 14 points from their opening 16 fixtures. The Rosario-based side’s woeful goal difference of -10 tells the story of a team struggling at both ends of the pitch, whilst their recent form of LWLLD suggests little improvement is forthcoming. Averaging less than a point per game (0.88), they desperately need to start picking up results if they are to avoid a relegation scrap.

The 14-place gap between these sides in the table accurately reflects the gulf in quality and ambition. Boca’s recent wobble – losing their last match after four consecutive victories – will provide Newells with a glimmer of hope, but history suggests the visitors face an uphill battle at one of South American football’s most intimidating venues.

With the season entering its crucial phase, Boca will be keen to reassert their authority at the summit, whilst Newells must find resilience and attacking inspiration to trouble a defence that has been largely imperious throughout the campaign.

The 22:15 UTC kick-off promises to be a fascinating encounter between teams with contrasting fortunes.