Central Cordoba de Santiago vs Newells Old Boys prediction & analysis

Central Cordoba de Santiago vs Newells Old Boys preview and prediction

The match

Central Cordoba de Santiago host Newells Old Boys in the Liga Profesional Argentina on Monday 6 April, with kick-off at 00:30 (WAT) at Estadio Alfredo Terrera. Central Cordoba de Santiago are 27th with 27 points from 32 games (in the bottom half), while Newells Old Boys sit 22nd on 38 points (in the bottom half).

Form guide

Central Cordoba de Santiago's last 5: LWDLW Most recently they lost to Estudiantes L.P. 0–5 away. At home they have won 2 and lost 0 of their last 3. Goals have dried up – just 0.7 per game. 3 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.

Newells Old Boys's last 5: LLDLL Most recently they lost to Acassuso 0–2 at home. On the road they have won 0 and lost 2 of their last 3. Goals have dried up – just 0.3 per game.

Central Cordoba de Santiago arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 1.3 points a game against 0.3.

Goals outlook

Our model expects about 2.0 goals: 1.2 for Central Cordoba de Santiago and 0.8 for Newells Old Boys. That points to a tight game – under 2.5 goals is 67% likely. Their recent games have mostly stayed under 2.5.

Betting angles

• Win chances: Central Cordoba de Santiago 47%, draw 24%, Newells Old Boys 29%.
• Both teams to score: no (52%) at 1.55.
• Value angle: Central Cordoba de Santiago to win at 2.38 – 47% on our numbers against 42% implied by the price.

Our prediction

Our pre-match pick was Under 2.5 goals – a 67% chance at odds of 1.40. Predicted score: Central Cordoba de Santiago 1–0 Newells Old Boys. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.