Independiente narrowly defeats Newell's at the Devil's Cauldron.

The local team opened the scoring in the 61st minute with a goal from Leandro Benegas and leads the visit by 1-0.

The home team comes into this match eager for another victory, after winning in the previous round. On the other hand, the visit hopes to achieve a better result this time after losing their last match.

Independiente defeated Unión 1-0 in their previous encounter and will seek another favorable result at home. In the last 4 matches played, they have won 2 games, lost 1, and drawn 1.

Newell's comes into this match with a 0-1 defeat against Sarmiento. In their last matches, they have achieved 3 victories and 1 defeat.

The host team is in 21st place with 24 points (6 wins - 6 draws - 8 losses), while the visitor has accumulated 29 points and is in 10th place in the championship (8 wins - 5 draws - 7 losses).

Fernando Rapallini was the referee chosen for the match at the Caldera del Diablo.

Probable lineup for Independiente today.

The team led by Néstor Píccoli plays with a 4-5-1 formation with Milton Álvarez in goal; Alex Vigo, Sergio Barreto, Juan Manuel Insaurralde, and Edgar Elizalde in defense; Lucas Romero, Iván Marcone, Damián Batallini, Rodrigo Márquez, and Tomás Pozzo in midfield; and Leandro Benegas in the attack.

Probable lineup for Newell's today.

On the other hand, the team led by Adrián Coria takes the field with a 4-5-1 strategy with Lautaro Morales in goal; Víctor Velázquez, Cristian Lema, Willer Ditta, and Martín Luciano in defense; Julián Fernández, Juan Sforza, Juan Fernando Garro, Cristian Ferreira, and Brian Aguirre in midfield; and Juan Manuel García in the attack.