Newells Old Boys vs Central Cordoba de Santiago: Rosario Rematch Shaped by April's Result

The most recent meeting between these sides ended 3-1 in Newells’ favour in April, a result that still looms over this fixture. Central Cordoba de Santiago went into that game at home and could not hold on, and Newells come to Rosario knowing they have already solved this opponent once this season.

Two clubs chasing a better second half

Both teams are in the lower half of the Liga Profesional, but Newells are in clearly better shape in the Clausura. They sit eighth in Group A with 17 points from 12 matches, while Central Cordoba are 14th with 10 points from the same number of games. Newells’ goal difference is also healthier, at +2 against -6 for their visitors.

Form: Newells at home, Central on the road

Newells have won only three of their last five matches’ worth of results across the season’s mixed run, but their home record has been steadier: five clean sheets in 14 home fixtures and a home goal tally of 14. Central Cordoba have struggled to score away from home, managing just six goals in 14 road matches, and they have conceded 20 times on their travels.

Head-to-head: a close series

The last five meetings have been tight. Newells won in April and in November 2024, Central Cordoba took the February 2025 fixture 2-0, and the August 2025 clash finished 1-1. The sides also drew 0-0 in the Copa Argentina in 2024. Goals have been scarce, and four of the five games produced two goals or fewer.

Our prediction

Newells should have the edge at home, and their defensive record at the Estadio Marcelo Bielsa makes them the more reliable side here. Central Cordoba have shown they can keep matches tight, but their away attack has been too blunt to expect much in Rosario. A narrow home win looks the most likely outcome.

Newells Old Boys 1-0 Central Cordoba de Santiago