Newell's Old Boys vs Rosario Central: match statistics
Rosario Central is in significantly better form with three wins in their last five matches and a points tally of 2.0 PPG, while Newell's Old Boys are managing only 0.2 PPG with four defeats in that period. The hosts have a disastrous home record – zero wins, 67% losses, and an average of two goals conceded per match, which makes them very weak in the role of favorites. Rosario Central has not lost any away match this season (67% wins, 33% draws) and demonstrates high offensive efficiency with a shot conversion rate of 20%. The xG difference also favors the visitors – Newell's has a negative goal balance (-3) in home matches, while Rosario Central maintains a positive away balance (+2). All key indicators – form, efficiency, defensive and offensive stability – point to Rosario Central's advantage in this clash.
Newell's Old Boys vs Rosario Central: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Newell's Old Boys played against Rosario Central in Primera División (Argentina). The game was played on March 1, 2026. Final score: 0:2.
Recent form
Newell's Old Boys has 0 wins, 1 draw and 4 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.20 points per game. Rosario Central has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss, with 1.60 points per game.
Scoring records
Newell's Old Boys scores 0.71 goals per game and allows 2.00. Rosario Central scores 1.14 and allows 0.86. Games in this league average 1.90 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 57% of Newell's Old Boys's games and 57% of Rosario Central's. The Over 2.5 rates are 43% and 43%, compared with league averages of 44% for BTTS and 31% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Rosario Central has the higher season xG average, 1.53 to 1.35 per game. Newell's Old Boys takes 11.7 shots per game, while Rosario Central takes 12.1.
First-half and second-half trends
Newell's Old Boys leads at halftime in 0% of its games and scores 0.71 goals per game after halftime. Rosario Central leads at halftime in 43% and scores 0.57 after halftime.
When the teams score
Newell's Old Boys's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (5 goals). For Rosario Central, it is minutes 31-45+ (2 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Primera División games average 1.90 goals. Both teams score in 44% of games, and 31% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 4 previous meetings were available. The record was 1 home win, 0 draws and 3 away wins. Those games averaged 2.25 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Rosario Central is in significantly better form with three wins in their last five matches and a points tally of 2.0 PPG, while Newell's Old Boys are managing only 0.2 PPG with four defeats in that period. The hosts have a disastrous home record – zero wins, 67% losses, and an average of two goals conceded per match, which makes them very weak in the role of favorites. Rosario Central has not lost any away match this season (67% wins, 33% draws) and demonstrates high offensive efficiency with a shot conversion rate of 20%. The xG difference also favors the visitors – Newell's has a negative goal balance (-3) in home matches, while Rosario Central maintains a positive away balance (+2). All key indicators – form, efficiency, defensive and offensive stability – point to Rosario Central's advantage in this clash.
View the statistical overviewStats by half
Game stats
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
| Newell's Old Boys | Rosario Central | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 27% | 38% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.23 | 0.25 |
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.
Rosario Central is 700% better for: last-5 form.
0.2 pts / game - Newell's Old Boys · 1.6 pts / game - Rosario Central
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.
Rosario Central is 61% better for: goals scored per game.
0.71 goals / game - Newell's Old Boys · 1.14 goals / game - Rosario Central
Rosario Central is 133% better for: goals allowed per game.
2 goals / game - Newell's Old Boys · 0.86 goals / game - Rosario Central
Newell's Old Boys scores in 57% of games (4 of 7 meczów), while Rosario Central keeps a clean sheet in 29% (2 of 7 meczów).
Rosario Central scores in 71% of games (5 of 7 meczów), while Newell's Old Boys keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 7 meczów).
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 - Newell's Old Boys
Over / Under - Rosario Central
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.
Rosario Central is 265% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.43 pts / game - Newell's Old Boys · 1.57 pts / game - Rosario Central
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Newell's Old Boys - second-half results
Allows 0.6 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Rosario Central - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 43% of games and wins 43%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.40 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.0 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 1.4 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 20% |
| No goal | 100% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -4 | -4 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 80% |
| No goal | 80% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +3 |
* 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 76-90 (5 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (2 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
* 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
Newell's Old Boys
Rosario Central
* 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 (Primera División).
Teams vs league
| Newell's Old Boys | Liga | Rosario Central | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 2.71 | 1.90 | ▲ 2.00 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 57% | 44% | ▲ 57% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 43% | 31% | ▲ 43% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 0% | 36% | ▼ 29% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 57% | 54% | ▲ 71% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 100% | 70% | ▼ 57% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Away team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from Newell's Old Boys's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 3 losses against Rosario Central. Games average 2.25 goals, and both teams scored in 50% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Newell's Old Boys vs Rosario Central?
The Primera División match finished Newell's Old Boys 0:2 Rosario Central. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Newell's Old Boys and Rosario Central?
In the last 4 head-to-head matches Newell's Old Boys won 1, Rosario Central won 3 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 2.25 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Newell's Old Boys vs Rosario Central?
Newell's Old Boys score 0.71 goals per game on average and Rosario Central 1.14. The Primera División average is 1.90 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 31% of games. Both teams score in 57% of Newell's Old Boys's matches and 57% of Rosario Central's.
What form are Newell's Old Boys and Rosario Central in?
Over the last 5 games Newell's Old Boys have a 0-1-4 record (0.20 points per game) and Rosario Central 2-2-1 (1.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Newell's Old Boys vs Rosario Central?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.