Newell’s Old Boys vs Central Cordoba Prediction: Will any of this teams be able to return to victories?

In the upcoming fixture of Primera Division Argentina, Newell’s Old Boys will face Central Cordoba at Stadium Marcelo Bielsa in Rosario. The home side head here after a loss (1-0) against Gimnasia La Plata. The visitors come into this game after a draw (1-1) against Estudiantes.

Betting tips and odds are provided below.

Newell's Old Boys lost 1-0 to Gimnasia La Plata. Gimnasia La Plata were more attacking in the first half and wanted to find the net early. Castillo made it 1-0 in the 10th minute, with Pintado assisting. Despite having less possession (41 to 59 percent for Newell's) the home side were more incisive with 5 shots on goal to the visitor's 4, of which one was on target, enough to get the first goal. Gimnasia's defensive solidity was on show as Newell's Old Boys struggled to create clear cut opportunities, with only one shot on target. The game became more physical and competitive in the second half as Newell's tried to react and to increase its intensity. But in the 71st minute two simultaneous red cards brought Gimnasia's Garayalde and Newell's Vangioni off. The match grew even more tense, but Gimnasia played with the control necessary and reduced the opponent's ventures. The home team still produced 7 more goal opportunities this period, making 12 in the game in total, and forced the opposing goalkeeper to save a few times to avoid a greater scoreline. While in possession Newell's Old Boys were more dominant, ending with 57% of the ball but unable to convert this into offensive effectiveness, mustering only 7 shots, of which 1 was on target, while Gimnasia's 6 shots on target was more efficient in the box. Gimnasia was more disciplined in defense and more productive in front of goal, enough to earn the 1-0 victory in a game with constant fouls and intense marking, Gimnasia committing 21 infractions to Newell's 11. With this result, Newell's Old Boys is in 27th place in the table with 21 points. In the last 5 league games, the team has recorded 1 draw, and 4 losses, with a record of 15 goals scored and 29 goals conceded. The team is facing a really bad momentum.

Central Córdoba and Estudiantes played out a 1-1 draw in the match. Estudiantes got on the front foot in the first half, with a goal from Manyoma in the 13th minute after the assist of Palacios, making it 1-0. Estudiantes responded, gaining more of the ball (53% to Central Córdoba's 47%), and generating more goal attempts (7 v Central Córdoba’s 4). In first-half injury time, Atencio equalised for the home team in the 45+2 minute, after Barrios provided an assist. Estudiantes dominated the first half and Central Córdoba pressed more, while Estudiantes played more direct shots. In the second half, Central Córdoba pressed for possession and had 63% of the ball, but both sides became less frenetic about getting shots on goal, as Central Córdoba only had 3 attempts to Estudiantes' 4. Neither team was willing to open up and make chances, so it was a tale of the shots, with Estudiantes as the only team to get a shot on target. Both teams made some freshness in the substitutions, but didn’t change the dynamics of the match. Central Córdoba had more shots (10 to 8) and more possession (58% to Estudiantes' 42% overall). But while they had little to show for it, Estudiantes were better at the few chances they had, for their defensive solidity above all, with 3 of the goalkeeper's saves. Both sides had moments of improvement but without the consistency required to make themselves stand out on the scoreboard, the draw was a fair result. With this result, Central Cordoba is in 22th place in the table with 25 points. In the last 5 league games, the team has recorded 1 win, 3 draws, and 1 losses, with a record of 23 goals scored and 28 goals conceded.

In the last 5 games between these 2 teams, Newell’s Old Boys has won 3, Central Cordoba has won 1, and they drew another. Goals were scored in all of those games, but with both teams scoring in none of the matches.

Central Cordoba are in a better momentum so they are expected to at least grab a point.