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

As Newells Old Boys prepare to host CA Central Cordoba on October 20, 2026, with kick-off at 00:00, this ARGENTINA: Liga Profesional, Round 2 fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Newells Old Boys, currently 8th in the standings with 17 points from 12 games, trail the leaders by 9 points. They've earned 12 points from 6 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 3 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 3 goals scored.

CA Central Cordoba, sitting 14th with 10 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 5 points from 6 games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 3 draws and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 9 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 6 goals.

Recent meetings between Newells Old Boys and CA Central Cordoba have been competitive, with CA Central Cordoba claiming victory in their most recent clash (3-1). Neither team has managed to gain a clear advantage in recent encounters.

In their previous league match against Gimnasia Mendoza, Newells Old Boys recorded a 0-1 defeat while lining up in a 4-2-3-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Reinatti, Escobar, Carrizo, Cabrera, Ortega, Guch, Regiardo, Herrera, Solari, Coccaro, Mazzantti. A double pivot offered defensive protection while the attacking midfielder linked play between lines.

CA Central Cordoba's last outing came against Estudiantes de La Plata, where they secured a 2-2 draw using a 4-2-3-1 system. Their starting XI featured Aguerre, Caceres, Maciel, Aguilar, Martinez, Gonzalez, Vera, Barrera, Iacobellis, Sequeira, Santos. A double pivot offered defensive protection while the attacking midfielder linked play between lines.

Looking ahead, Newells Old Boys are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Newells Old Boys and CA Central Cordoba 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 few goals: Newells Old Boys's fixtures have averaged 1.8 goals per game, with 3 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 4 clean sheets. CA Central Cordoba's games average 2.3 goals, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 60% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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