Central Norte vs Defensores de Belgrano: match statistics
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Central Norte vs Defensores de Belgrano: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Central Norte plays Defensores de Belgrano in Prim B Nacional (Argentina). The game is scheduled for September 20, 2026. Venue: Estadio Padre Ernesto Martearena.
Recent form
Central Norte has 1 win, 4 draws and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.40 points per game. Defensores de Belgrano has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses, with 1.40 points per game.
Scoring records
Central Norte scores 0.66 goals per game and allows 0.93. Defensores de Belgrano scores 0.76 and allows 0.90. Games in this league average 1.93 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 38% of Central Norte's games and 38% of Defensores de Belgrano's. The Over 2.5 rates are 24% and 28%, compared with league averages of 39% for BTTS and 32% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Central Norte has the higher season xG average, 1.29 to 1.28 per game. Central Norte takes 10.5 shots per game, while Defensores de Belgrano takes 10.2.
First-half and second-half trends
Central Norte leads at halftime in 21% of its games and scores 0.31 goals per game after halftime. Defensores de Belgrano leads at halftime in 21% and scores 0.34 after halftime.
When the teams score
Central Norte's most productive scoring window is minutes 0-15 (6 goals). For Defensores de Belgrano, it is minutes 31-45+ (6 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Prim B Nacional games average 1.93 goals. Both teams score in 39% of games, and 32% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 3 previous meetings were available. The record was 1 home win, 1 draw and 1 away win. Those games averaged 2.33 goals, with both teams scoring in 67% of them.
Before kickoff
1X2 odds
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Central Norte | Defensores de Belgrano | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 32% | 31% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.20 | 0.24 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Defensores de Belgrano is 15% better for: goals scored per game.
0.66 goals / game - Central Norte · 0.76 goals / game - Defensores de Belgrano
Central Norte scores in 52% of games (15 of 29 games), while Defensores de Belgrano keeps a clean sheet in 38% (11 of 29 games).
Defensores de Belgrano scores in 55% of games (16 of 29 games), while Central Norte keeps a clean sheet in 38% (11 of 29 games).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Central Norte
Over / Under - Defensores de Belgrano
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Central Norte - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 21% of games and wins 21%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Defensores de Belgrano - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 21% of games and wins 24%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.1 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.80 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.0 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 20% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 80% |
| No goal | 100% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -2 | +3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +2 | -1 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (6 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (6 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Central Norte
Defensores de Belgrano
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Prim B Nacional).
Teams vs league
| Central Norte | Liga | Defensores de Belgrano | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 1.59 | 1.93 | ▼ 1.66 |
| Both teams scored | • 38% | 39% | • 38% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 24% | 32% | ▼ 28% |
| Clean sheets | • 38% | 38% | • 38% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 52% | 56% | • 55% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 45% | 70% | ▼ 66% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Record from Central Norte's perspective: 1 win, 1 draw and 1 loss against Defensores de Belgrano. Games average 2.33 goals, and both teams scored in 67% of them.
FAQ
When do Central Norte and Defensores de Belgrano play?
Central Norte face Defensores de Belgrano on September 20, 2026 in Prim B Nacional at Estadio Padre Ernesto Martearena. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.
What is the head-to-head record between Central Norte and Defensores de Belgrano?
In the last 3 head-to-head matches Central Norte won 1, Defensores de Belgrano won 1 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 2.33 goals, with both teams scoring in 67% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Central Norte vs Defensores de Belgrano?
Central Norte score 0.66 goals per game on average and Defensores de Belgrano 0.76. The Prim B Nacional average is 1.93 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 32% of games. Both teams score in 38% of Central Norte's matches and 38% of Defensores de Belgrano's.
What form are Central Norte and Defensores de Belgrano in?
Over the last 5 games Central Norte have a 1-4-0 record (1.40 points per game) and Defensores de Belgrano 2-1-2 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Central Norte vs Defensores de Belgrano?
The statistical background for Central Norte vs Defensores de Belgrano — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.