Match Summary
Central Cordoba de Santiago defeated Newells Old Boys 3:2. The match was played in Liga Profesional Argentina 2024. Goals were scored by M. Silvetti 25′, R. Atencio 45′, M. Miljevic 48′, L. Hoyos 57′ (o.g.), F. Cabral 74′. 5 yellow cards were shown. Newells Old Boys had 56% possession while Central Cordoba de Santiago held 44%. Newells Old Boys had 10 shots (6 on target) compared to 10 (4 on target) for Central Cordoba de Santiago. Expected goals: Newells Old Boys 0.47 — Central Cordoba de Santiago 1.28. Newells Old Boys made 5 substitutions, Central Cordoba de Santiago made 5.
Match Events
Key match events between Newells Old Boys and Central Cordoba de Santiago — 5 goals and 5 cards recorded during the match.
assist: Y. Rak
assist: É. Banega
Own Goal
assist: J. Meli
Match Statistics
Newells Old Boys had 56% possession against Central Cordoba de Santiago's 44%. Newells Old Boys registered 10 shots (6 on target) while Central Cordoba de Santiago managed 10 (4 on target). Corner kicks: 3–2. Fouls committed: 13–17.
Lineups
Newells Old Boys lined up in a 4-1-4-1 formation under G. Del Valle, while Central Cordoba de Santiago deployed a 3-5-2 under O. De Felippe.
Defensive Solidity
Newells Old Boys deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against Central Cordoba de Santiago'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 5 midfielders averaging —, versus Central Cordoba de Santiago's 5 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 1 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 2 for Central Cordoba de Santiago 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: M. Miljevic (24), oldest: R. Fernández (29)), while Central Cordoba de Santiago average 27.8 (youngest: R. Atencio (23), oldest: Y. Rak (32)). 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. Central Cordoba de Santiago show 2 wins, 3 draws and 1 losses from their last 6 outings.
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Head to Head
Newells Old Boys and Central Cordoba de Santiago have met 2 times — Newells Old Boys won 0, Central Cordoba de Santiago won 1, with 1 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2025. Central Cordoba de Santiago leads the head-to-head with 1 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 0 games (0%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 1–1 in 2025.
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Drawn
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Recent Meetings (2)
API data: 15 Mar 2026