Newells Old Boys vs Rosario Central: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Newells Old Boys prepare to host Rosario Central on March 1, 2026, with kick-off at 21:00, this ARGENTINA: Liga Profesional, Round 1 fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Newells Old Boys, currently 15th in the standings with 2 points from 6 games, trail the leaders by 13 points. They've earned 1 points from 2 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 2 draws and 3 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 10 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 4 goals scored.

Rosario Central, sitting 6th with 8 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 4 points from 2 games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 3 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 5 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Newells Old Boys and Rosario Central have favored Rosario Central, with Rosario Central claiming victory in their most recent clash (0-1). Head-to-head results have gone either way in the last few seasons.

In their previous league match against Banfield, Newells Old Boys recorded a 0-3 defeat while lining up in a 4-4-2 formation. Their starting XI featured Arias, Risso Patron, Salomon, Salcedo, Mendez, Nunez, Herrera, Esponda, Gomez Mattar, Ramirez, Hoyos. This setup relied on discipline and work rate to maintain structure while exploiting wide areas.

Rosario Central's last outing came against Talleres Cordoba, where they secured a 0-1 defeat using a 4-4-2 system. Their starting XI featured Ledesma, Sandez, Avila, Ovando, Gimenez, Fernandez, Pizarro, Ibarra, Copetti, Di Maria, Veliz. The classic shape provided balance, with two banks of four offering both defensive cover and attacking support.

Looking ahead, Newells Old Boys are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Newells Old Boys and Rosario Central are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest a moderate number of goals: Newells Old Boys's fixtures have averaged 2.8 goals per game, with 3 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 67% of those matches, alongside 0 clean sheets. Rosario Central's games average 1.9 goals, with 2 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 43% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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