Match Summary
Newells Old Boys and Rosario Central drew 0:0. The match was played in Liga Profesional Argentina 2023. 5 yellow cards were shown. Newells Old Boys had 69% possession while Rosario Central held 31%. Newells Old Boys had 8 shots (0 on target) compared to 12 (4 on target) for Rosario Central. Newells Old Boys made 1 substitutions, Rosario Central made 2.
Match Events
Key match events between Newells Old Boys and Rosario Central — 0 goals and 5 cards recorded during the match.
Match Statistics
Newells Old Boys had 69% possession against Rosario Central's 31%. Newells Old Boys registered 8 shots (0 on target) while Rosario Central managed 12 (4 on target). Corner kicks: 5–7. Fouls committed: 10–15.
Lineups
Newells Old Boys lined up in a 4-3-3 formation under G. Heinze, while Rosario Central deployed a 3-4-2-1 under M. Russo.
Defensive Solidity
Newells Old Boys deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against Rosario Central's 3-man backline averaging —. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.
Midfield Control
Newells Old Boys field 3 midfielders averaging —, versus Rosario Central's 4 rated —. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.
Forward Threat
Newells Old Boys start 3 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 3 for Rosario Central averaging —. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.
Age & Experience
The average age of Newells Old Boys's starting XI is 26.0 (youngest: F. Mansilla (26), oldest: F. Mansilla (26)), while Rosario Central average 35.0 (youngest: D. Martínez (35), oldest: D. Martínez (35)). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.
Substitutes
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Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, Newells Old Boys have recorded 1 wins, 1 draws and 4 defeats. Rosario Central show 3 wins, 1 draws and 2 losses from their last 6 outings.
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Head to Head
Newells Old Boys and Rosario Central have met 2 times — Newells Old Boys won 0, Rosario Central won 2, with 0 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2025. Rosario Central leads the head-to-head with 2 victories from 2 meetings. A combined 4 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.00 per match (1 for the home side, 3 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 1 matches (50%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 1 games (50%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 1–2 in 2025.
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Drawn
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Recent Meetings (2)
API data: 15 Mar 2026