Rosario Central vs Newell's Old Boys: match statistics
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Rosario Central vs Newell's Old Boys: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Rosario Central plays Newell's Old Boys in Primera División (Argentina). The game is scheduled for September 6, 2026.
Recent form
Rosario Central has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 2.00 points per game. Newell's Old Boys has 2 wins, 3 draws and 0 losses, with 1.80 points per game.
Scoring records
Rosario Central scores 1.32 goals per game and allows 1.00. Newell's Old Boys scores 0.94 and allows 1.69. Games in this league average 2.08 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 63% of Rosario Central's games and 56% of Newell's Old Boys's. The Over 2.5 rates are 53% and 38%, compared with league averages of 45% for BTTS and 34% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Rosario Central has the higher season xG average, 1.62 to 1.29 per game. Rosario Central takes 13.4 shots per game, while Newell's Old Boys takes 10.5.
First-half and second-half trends
Rosario Central leads at halftime in 32% of its games and scores 0.79 goals per game after halftime. Newell's Old Boys leads at halftime in 19% and scores 0.63 after halftime.
When the teams score
Rosario Central's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (7 goals). For Newell's Old Boys, it is minutes 76-90+ (9 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Primera División games average 2.08 goals. Both teams score in 45% of games, and 34% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 5 previous meetings were available. The record was 4 home wins, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 2.20 goals, with both teams scoring in 40% 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
| Rosario Central | Newell's Old Boys | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 36% | 32% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.27 | 0.28 |
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 11% better for: last-5 form.
2 pts / game - Rosario Central · 1.8 pts / game - Newell's Old Boys
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 game.
1.32 goals / game - Rosario Central · 0.94 goals / game - Newell's Old Boys
Rosario Central is 69% better for: goals allowed per game.
1 goals / game - Rosario Central · 1.69 goals / game - Newell's Old Boys
Rosario Central scores in 74% of games (14 of 19 meczów), while Newell's Old Boys keeps a clean sheet in 13% (2 of 16 meczów).
Newell's Old Boys scores in 63% of games (10 of 16 meczów), while Rosario Central keeps a clean sheet in 21% (4 of 19 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 - Rosario Central
Over / Under - Newell's Old Boys
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 29% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.37 pts / game - Rosario Central · 1.06 pts / game - Newell's Old Boys
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Rosario Central - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 32% of games and wins 53%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Newell's Old Boys - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 19% of games and wins 19%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.6 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 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 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.80 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 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 |
* 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 (7 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (9 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): +4 - 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
Rosario Central
Newell's Old Boys
* 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
| Rosario Central | Liga | Newell's Old Boys | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 2.32 | 2.08 | ▲ 2.63 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 63% | 45% | ▲ 56% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 53% | 34% | ▲ 38% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 21% | 34% | ▼ 13% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 74% | 61% | ▼ 50% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 74% | 71% | ▲ 94% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Record from Rosario Central's perspective: 4 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Newell's Old Boys. Games average 2.20 goals, and both teams scored in 40% of them.
FAQ
When do Rosario Central and Newell's Old Boys play?
Rosario Central face Newell's Old Boys on September 6, 2026 in Primera División. 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 Rosario Central and Newell's Old Boys?
In the last 5 head-to-head matches Rosario Central won 4, Newell's Old Boys won 1 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 2.20 goals, with both teams scoring in 40% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Rosario Central vs Newell's Old Boys?
Rosario Central score 1.32 goals per game on average and Newell's Old Boys 0.94. The Primera División average is 2.08 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 34% of games. Both teams score in 63% of Rosario Central's matches and 56% of Newell's Old Boys's.
What form are Rosario Central and Newell's Old Boys in?
Over the last 5 games Rosario Central have a 3-1-1 record (2.00 points per game) and Newell's Old Boys 2-3-0 (1.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Rosario Central vs Newell's Old Boys?
The statistical background for Rosario Central vs Newell's Old Boys — 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.