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
Key match information
Newell's Old Boys play Rosario Central in Primera División (Argentina). The match date is 1 March 2026 at 21:00. Final score: 0:2.
Current form
Newell's Old Boys: 2-3-0, 1.80 points/match. Rosario Central: 3-1-1, 2.00 points/match.
Goal statistics
Newell's Old Boys scores 0.94 and concedes 1.69 goals per match. Rosario Central scores 1.32 and concedes 1.00. League average: 2.08 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Newell's Old Boys 56%, Rosario Central 63%. Over 2.5: Newell's Old Boys 38%, Rosario Central 53%. League level: BTTS 45%, Over 2.5 34%.
xG, shots and style
Rosario Central has higher xG: 1.62 vs 1.29. Newell's Old Boys: 10.5 shots per match, Rosario Central: 13.4.
Match halves
Newell's Old Boys: half-time lead 19%, second-half goals 0.63. Rosario Central: half-time lead 32%, second-half goals 0.79.
Goals by minute
Newell's Old Boys: 76-90+ (9 goals). Rosario Central: 76-90+ (7 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Primera División: 2.08 goals per match, BTTS 45%, Over 2.5 34%.
Head-to-head
4 H2H matches: 1-0-3. Average goals 2.25, BTTS 50%.
Match description
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.
Half-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| Newell's Old Boys | Rosario Central | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 32% | 36% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.28 | 0.27 |
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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Rosario Central is 11% better for: last-5 form.
1.8 pts / match - Newell's Old Boys · 2 pts / match - 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 40% better for: goals scored per match.
0.94 goals / match - Newell's Old Boys · 1.32 goals / match - Rosario Central
Rosario Central is 69% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.69 goals / match - Newell's Old Boys · 1 goals / match - Rosario Central
Newell's Old Boys scores in 63% of matches (10 of 16 matches), while Rosario Central keeps a clean sheet in 21% (4 of 19 matches).
Rosario Central scores in 74% of matches (14 of 19 matches), while Newell's Old Boys keeps a clean sheet in 13% (2 of 16 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under — Newell's Old Boys
Over / Under — Rosario Central
1st half
2nd half
Match 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 29% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.06 pts / match - Newell's Old Boys · 1.37 pts / match - Rosario Central
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Newell's Old Boys - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 19% of matches and wins 19%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.6 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Rosario Central - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 32% of matches and wins 53%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.80 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 1.0 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 20% |
| No goal | 60% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +3 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.60 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 1.0 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +1 | +2 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (9 goli). Concedes most in 46-60 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): +4 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (7 goli). Concedes most in 31-45 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
* 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Newell's Old Boys
Rosario Central
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches 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 in match | ▲ 2.63 | 2.08 | ▲ 2.32 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 56% | 45% | ▲ 63% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 38% | 34% | ▲ 53% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 13% | 34% | ▼ 21% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 50% | 61% | ▲ 74% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 94% | 71% | ▲ 74% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Recent meetings (4): Newell's Old Boys 1 - 0 - 3 Rosario Central. Average goals 2.25, both teams scored in 50% matches.
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 0.94 goals per game on average and Rosario Central 1.32. The Primera División average is 2.08 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 34% of games. Both teams score in 56% of Newell's Old Boys's matches and 63% 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 2-3-0 record (1.80 points per game) and Rosario Central 3-1-1 (2.00 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.