Central Córdoba vs Newell's Old Boys prediction and betting tips on August 21, 2024
Game Prediction
On August 21, 2024, Central Córdoba will face Newell's Old Boys in the Round of 16 of the Argentina Cup.
Central Córdoba vs Newell's Old Boys: Key Statistics and Trends
- Central Córdoba has lost eight of their last twelve matches but is currently unbeaten in their last two.
- Newell's Old Boys has gone five matches without a win.
- Central Córdoba wins the first half in 25% of their matches, while Newell's Old Boys wins in 20% of their matches.
Our Prediction for Central Córdoba vs Newell's Old Boys
The "Railroaders" did not shine last season, finishing in 23rd place in the final standings of the Primera. The "Lepers" finished 14th, which left their demanding fans dissatisfied.
In 2024, Central Córdoba has fallen even further. In the Diego Maradona Trophy, they managed just eleven points in 14 matches. In the Primera, they lost to every team except Tigre. However, they did secure a 2-0 victory against a struggling Defensa y Justicia, followed by a draw with Lanús on the road. The Rosario club has shown more life, earning ten more points in the spring Trophy. However, in the league, despite a couple of wins, they lost the majority of their matches. The 0-1 loss to Racing Avellaneda marked their third consecutive defeat.
Newell's Old Boys have a strong performer in Ignacio Ramírez—the Uruguayan has already scored nine goals. However, the team struggles to score overall, though they concede just 1.1 goals per match. The "Railroaders" are more prolific, averaging 0.78 goals per match, but they concede three times as many—2.33 goals per match, leading to their poor overall results.
Central Córdoba vs Newell's Old Boys: Probable Lineups
Central Córdoba (possible lineup): Ingolotti - Lacadain, Valdez, Rak, Abascia, Barrios - Godoy, Cabrera, Vázquez, Atencio - Varaldo
Newell's Old Boys (possible lineup): Macagno - Martino, Salcedo, Velázquez, Schott - Besozzi, Fernández, Banega, Méndez - González, Ramírez
Head to Head Matches: Central Córdoba vs Newell's Old Boys
The "Railroaders" have won just once in eight encounters. The remaining seven matches, including the last two, were won by the "Rogues."
Free Prediction Today for the Match: Central Córdoba vs Newell's Old Boys
The question here is which team is weaker, and it seems that the "Railroaders" have started to show signs of revival lately. We predict a win for them with a "0" handicap (odds – 2.36).