The encounter between Central Cordoba de Santiago and Newells Old Boys in the Liga Profesional Argentina on 06.04.2026 is set to be a thrilling match. With both teams displaying comparable skill levels this season, our in-depth analysis explores what each team needs to do to secure a win. We’ve reviewed previous matchups, current form, and key players from both Central Cordoba de Santiago and Newells Old Boys. Be sure to read our prediction, as it could help guide your decisions on which team, Central Cordoba de Santiago or Newells Old Boys, might have the upper hand.
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anual 2026 | |||||||
| 1 | Independ. Rivadavia | 12 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 20/12 | 26 |
| 2 | Velez Sarsfield | 11 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 12/6 | 22 |
| 3 | Estudiantes L.P. | 11 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 14/5 | 21 |
| 4 | Boca Juniors | 13 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 14/7 | 21 |
| 5 | River Plate | 11 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 14/9 | 20 |
| 6 | Argentinos JRS | 11 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 10/5 | 20 |
| 7 | Defensa Y Justicia | 11 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 15/8 | 19 |
| 8 | Lanus | 12 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 17/14 | 19 |
| 9 | Belgrano Cordoba | 11 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 12/9 | 19 |
| 10 | Talleres Cordoba | 13 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 12/11 | 19 |
| 11 | Racing Club | 11 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 15/10 | 18 |
| 12 | Rosario Central | 11 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 12/9 | 18 |
| 13 | Tigre | 12 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 16/12 | 17 |
| 14 | Union Santa Fe | 11 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 16/12 | 16 |
| 15 | Barracas Central | 12 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 11/11 | 16 |
| 16 | Sarmiento Junin | 12 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 10/12 | 16 |
| 17 | Platense | 12 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 6/7 | 15 |
| 18 | Independiente | 11 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 17/15 | 14 |
| 19 | Huracan | 11 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 9/9 | 14 |
| 20 | San Lorenzo | 11 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 11/12 | 14 |
| 21 | Gimnasia L.P. | 11 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 13/15 | 14 |
| 22 | Banfield | 11 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 12/13 | 13 |
| 23 | Central Cordoba de Santiago | 11 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 5/12 | 12 |
| 24 | Instituto Cordoba | 11 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 11/15 | 11 |
| 25 | Atletico Tucuman | 11 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 12/16 | 9 |
| 26 | Gimnasia M. | 11 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 6/13 | 9 |
| 27 | Deportivo Riestra | 11 | 0 | 7 | 4 | 3/7 | 7 |
| 28 | Newells Old Boys | 11 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 7/22 | 6 |
| 29 | Aldosivi | 11 | 0 | 5 | 6 | 3/13 | 5 |
| 30 | Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto | 11 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 3/17 | 4 |
| Promedios 2026 | |||||||
| 1 | Boca Juniors | 0 | 0/0 | 147 | |||
| 2 | River Plate | 0 | 0/0 | 143 | |||
| 3 | Racing Club | 0 | 0/0 | 141 | |||
| 4 | Velez Sarsfield | 0 | 0/0 | 138 | |||
| 5 | Argentinos JRS | 0 | 0/0 | 133 | |||
| 6 | Rosario Central | 0 | 0/0 | 131 | |||
| 7 | Lanus | 0 | 0/0 | 128 | |||
| 8 | Estudiantes L.P. | 0 | 0/0 | 126 | |||
| 9 | Independiente | 0 | 0/0 | 124 | |||
| 10 | Talleres Cordoba | 0 | 0/0 | 125 | |||
| 11 | Huracan | 0 | 0/0 | 123 | |||
| 12 | Defensa Y Justicia | 0 | 0/0 | 115 | |||
| 13 | Union Santa Fe | 0 | 0/0 | 115 | |||
| 14 | Independ. Rivadavia | 0 | 0/0 | 115 | |||
| 15 | Barracas Central | 0 | 0/0 | 114 | |||
| 16 | San Lorenzo | 0 | 0/0 | 110 | |||
| 17 | Deportivo Riestra | 0 | 0/0 | 107 | |||
| 18 | Platense | 0 | 0/0 | 107 | |||
| 19 | Belgrano Cordoba | 0 | 0/0 | 105 | |||
| 20 | Tigre | 0 | 0/0 | 105 | |||
| 21 | Gimnasia L.P. | 0 | 0/0 | 100 | |||
| 22 | Instituto Cordoba | 0 | 0/0 | 98 | |||
| 23 | Central Cordoba de Santiago | 0 | 0/0 | 96 | |||
| 24 | Atletico Tucuman | 0 | 0/0 | 93 | |||
| 25 | Banfield | 0 | 0/0 | 89 | |||
| 26 | Newells Old Boys | 0 | 0/0 | 88 | |||
| 27 | Sarmiento Junin | 0 | 0/0 | 86 | |||
| 28 | Aldosivi | 0 | 0/0 | 38 | |||
| 29 | Gimnasia M. | 0 | 0/0 | 9 | |||
| 30 | Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto | 0 | 0/0 | 4 | |||
| Apertura, Group A | |||||||
| 1 | Velez Sarsfield | 11 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 12/6 | 22 |
| 2 | Estudiantes L.P. | 11 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 14/5 | 21 |
| 3 | Boca Juniors | 12 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 14/7 | 20 |
| 4 | Defensa Y Justicia | 11 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 15/8 | 19 |
| 5 | Lanus | 12 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 17/14 | 19 |
| 6 | Talleres Cordoba | 12 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 12/11 | 18 |
| 7 | Union Santa Fe | 11 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 16/12 | 16 |
| 8 | Platense | 12 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 6/7 | 15 |
| 9 | Independiente | 11 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 17/15 | 14 |
| 10 | San Lorenzo | 11 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 11/12 | 14 |
| 11 | Central Cordoba de Santiago | 11 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 5/12 | 12 |
| 12 | Instituto Cordoba | 11 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 11/15 | 11 |
| 13 | Gimnasia M. | 11 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 6/13 | 9 |
| 14 | Deportivo Riestra | 11 | 0 | 7 | 4 | 3/7 | 7 |
| 15 | Newells Old Boys | 11 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 7/22 | 6 |
Key Player Statistics: Central Cordoba de Santiago vs Newells Old Boys
Central Cordoba de Santiago vs Newells Old Boys Historical Match Results
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liga Profesional Argentina | Newells Old Boys | Central Cordoba de Santiago | 09.08.2025 | 1-1 |
| Liga Profesional Argentina | Central Cordoba de Santiago | Newells Old Boys | 08.02.2025 | 2-0 |
| Liga Profesional Argentina | Newells Old Boys | Central Cordoba de Santiago | 20.11.2024 | 2-3 |
| Copa Argentina | Central Cordoba de Santiago | Newells Old Boys | 22.08.2024 | 0-0 |
| Copa de la Liga Profesional | Central Cordoba de Santiago | Newells Old Boys | 26.01.2024 | 0-1 |
| Copa de la Liga Profesional | Newells Old Boys | Central Cordoba de Santiago | 22.08.2023 | 2-0 |
| Liga Profesional Argentina | Central Cordoba de Santiago | Newells Old Boys | 08.07.2023 | 2-0 |
| Liga Profesional Argentina | Central Cordoba de Santiago | Newells Old Boys | 11.10.2022 | 0-3 |
| Liga Profesional Argentina | Newells Old Boys | Central Cordoba de Santiago | 24.11.2021 | 1-0 |
| Liga Profesional Argentina | Newells Old Boys | Central Cordoba de Santiago | 28.12.2020 | 3-1 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liga Profesional Argentina | Estudiantes L.P. | Central Cordoba de Santiago | 24.03.2026 | 5-0 |
| Liga Profesional Argentina | Central Cordoba de Santiago | Deportivo Riestra | 18.03.2026 | 1-0 |
| Liga Profesional Argentina | Defensa Y Justicia | Central Cordoba de Santiago | 12.03.2026 | 1-1 |
| Liga Profesional Argentina | Independiente | Central Cordoba de Santiago | 01.03.2026 | 2-0 |
| Liga Profesional Argentina | Central Cordoba de Santiago | Talleres Cordoba | 25.02.2026 | 2-0 |
| Liga Profesional Argentina | Central Cordoba de Santiago | Tigre | 22.02.2026 | 0-0 |
| Liga Profesional Argentina | Instituto Cordoba | Central Cordoba de Santiago | 16.02.2026 | 2-0 |
| Copa Argentina | Central Cordoba de Santiago | Gimnasia Jujuy | 12.02.2026 | 2-2 |
| Liga Profesional Argentina | Central Cordoba de Santiago | Union Santa Fe | 07.02.2026 | 1-0 |
| Liga Profesional Argentina | San Lorenzo | Central Cordoba de Santiago | 31.01.2026 | 1-0 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copa Argentina | Newells Old Boys | Acassuso | 30.03.2026 | 0-2 |
| Liga Profesional Argentina | Newells Old Boys | Gimnasia M. | 21.03.2026 | 1-0 |
| Liga Profesional Argentina | Lanus | Newells Old Boys | 18.03.2026 | 5-0 |
| Liga Profesional Argentina | Newells Old Boys | Platense | 11.03.2026 | 1-1 |
| Liga Profesional Argentina | Newells Old Boys | Rosario Central | 01.03.2026 | 0-2 |
| Liga Profesional Argentina | Newells Old Boys | Estudiantes L.P. | 26.02.2026 | 0-2 |
| Liga Profesional Argentina | Banfield | Newells Old Boys | 22.02.2026 | 3-0 |
| Liga Profesional Argentina | Deportivo Riestra | Newells Old Boys | 17.02.2026 | 1-1 |
| Liga Profesional Argentina | Newells Old Boys | Defensa Y Justicia | 08.02.2026 | 2-3 |
| Liga Profesional Argentina | Boca Juniors | Newells Old Boys | 02.02.2026 | 2-0 |
Comparative Team Statistics: Central Cordoba de Santiago VS Newells Old Boys
Last 20 Matches Statistics: Central Cordoba de Santiago vs Newells Old Boys
Bookies' predictions
Central Cordoba de Santiago
Betting Intelligence: Central Cordoba de Santiago vs Newells Old Boys
htmlThere's something brewing between Central Cordoba de Santiago and Newells Old Boys. And if you've been paying attention to this fixture over the past couple of years, you already know it rarely disappoints.
Central come into this one as hosts, and that matters here. At the Estadio Único Madre de Ciudades, they've been quietly building a fortress. Their recent home record shows wins over Talleres and Union Santa Fe, plus a solid draw against Defensa y Justicia. That's a team comfortable on its own turf.
But here's what you need to watch for — Central just got hammered 5-0 by Estudiantes away from home. That kind of result can either break a side or fire them up in front of their own fans. I'm leaning toward the latter.
Newells, meanwhile, are in a genuinely worrying stretch. Five defeats in their last eight Liga Profesional outings. They were torn apart 5-0 by Lanus just weeks ago. Don't be fooled by their 1-0 home win over Gimnasia — the underlying numbers suggest a team with serious defensive fragility right now.
The head-to-head history adds another layer. Central have won three of the last five meetings between these sides, including a convincing 2-0 at home back in February 2025. Newells simply haven't looked comfortable when travelling to Santiago del Estero. The numbers back that up clearly.
Here's the insider observation casual fans might miss entirely. Newells have A. Méndez carrying two yellow cards already this season, with a red on his record too. In a feisty away fixture with pressure mounting, discipline could become a real problem for their midfield. Watch that booking market closely — it's a genuine angle worth exploring.
From a betting perspective, Central at 2.24 offers solid value given their home record and Newells' current struggles on the road. The draw at 2.95 is tempting as a safety net, but I don't think this ends level. My specific event prediction? Expect Central to score before the hour mark and Newells to concede from a set piece — their defensive organisation away from home has been shaky all season.
I'll back Central Cordoba de Santiago to win this one 2-0. Home advantage, better recent form, and a wounded Newells side that keeps conceding in bunches. The value is right there in front of you.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L. Marchi | Argentina | 29 | Defender | 180 | 74 |
| S. Moyano | Argentina | 28 | Defender | 175 | 80 |
| A. Maciel | Argentina | 28 | Defender | 183 | 87 |
| F. Juárez | Argentina | 27 | Midfielder | 177 | 66 |
| A. Aguerre | Argentina | 35 | Goalkeeper | 181 | 76 |
| H. Tijanovich | Argentina | 30 | Attacker | 176 | 70 |
| M. Santos | Uruguay | 33 | Attacker | 175 | 68 |
| M. Vera | Argentina | 30 | Midfielder | 168 | 65 |
| M. Iacobellis | Argentina | 26 | Midfielder | 172 | 68 |
| L. González | Argentina | 25 | Midfielder | 169 | 68 |
| L. Varaldo | Argentina | 24 | Attacker | 175 | 72 |
| F. Mansilla | Argentina | 27 | Defender | 190 | 81 |
| F. Martínez | Argentina | 25 | Defender | 173 | 70 |
| T. Cravero | Argentina | 32 | Midfielder | ||
| E. Naya | Argentina | 24 | Attacker | 191 cm | 88 kg |
| J. Pignani | Argentina | 24 | Defender | 190 | 81 |
| D. Barrera | Argentina | 21 | Midfielder | 171 | 68 |
| A. Quiroga | Argentina | 24 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| J. Vallejos | Argentina | 23 | Goalkeeper | 188 | 83 |
| Y. Casermeiro | Argentina | 24 | Defender | 190 | 83 |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S. Salcedo | Paraguay | 28 | Defender | 183 | 75 |
| G. Arias | Chile | 38 | Goalkeeper | 189 | 85 |
| M. Hoyos | Argentina | 34 | Attacker | 185 | 77 |
| A. Méndez | Uruguay | 30 | Midfielder | 176 | 78 |
| M. Cóccaro | Uruguay | 28 | Attacker | 178 | 73 |
| L. Herrera | Argentina | 29 | Attacker | 179 | 76 |
| F. García | Argentina | 28 | Attacker | 174 | 65 |
| W. Mazzantti | Argentina | 29 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| J. Mosquera | Colombia | 26 | Defender | 173 | 67 |
| O. Salomón | Argentina | 27 | Defender | 181 | 72 |
| B. Cabrera | Argentina | 28 | Defender | 180 | 73 |
| N. Goitea | Argentina | 28 | Defender | 185 | n/a |
| R. Herrera | Argentina | 25 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| W. Barlasina | Argentina | 27 | Goalkeeper | 196 | 84 |
| M. Luciano | Argentina | 22 | Midfielder | 177 | 70 |
| W. Núñez | Argentina | 23 | Attacker | 177 cm | n/a |
| Valentino Andres Acuña | Argentina | 20 | Midfielder | 177 | 75 |
| J. Russo | Argentina | 20 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| L. Regiardo | Argentina | 19 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| Facundo Gauch | Argentina | 19 | Attacker | 169 | n/a |
Central Cordoba de Santiago vs Newells Old Boys match odds
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