Argentina - Primera DivisiónData current as of 06 September 2026

Rosario Central vs Banfield: match statistics

Rosario Central crest
Rosario Central
2 : 1half-time 0:1
Banfield crest
Banfield
165%(1.56)
X20%(3.60)
215%(5.25)

Rosario Central clearly surpasses Banfield in terms of home form and overall efficiency indicators. The hosts have a balanced goal difference at home (0) with 50% clean sheets and a solid xG (1.88), while Banfield has not won any away match this season (0% Win%), conceding an average of 1.67 goals per match. Banfield has lost all of their last three away matches and scores an average of just 0.33 goals away, which, combined with 67% of matches without scoring a goal, makes them pose little threat. The difference in ball possession (55% vs 37%) and shots on target (5.75 vs 2.33) further confirms the hosts' advantage. A high xG Against for Banfield away (2.32) suggests that their defense is vulnerable to conceding goals, which favors a victory for Rosario Central.

Rosario Central vs Banfield: form, goals and key statistics

Key match information

Rosario Central played Banfield in Primera División (Argentina). The match was played on 15 March 2026. Final score: 2:1.

Current form

Rosario Central: 3-1-1, 2.00 points/match. Banfield: 2-0-3, 1.20 points/match.

Goal statistics

Rosario Central scores 1.11 and concedes 0.67 goals per match. Banfield scores 1.11 and concedes 1.22. League average: 1.95 goals.

BTTS / Over / Under

BTTS: Rosario Central 44%, Banfield 44%. Over 2.5: Rosario Central 33%, Banfield 44%. League level: BTTS 46%, Over 2.5 31%.

xG, shots and style

Rosario Central has higher xG: 1.52 vs 1.38. Rosario Central: 11.9 shots per match, Banfield: 12.1.

Match halves

Rosario Central: half-time lead 33%, second-half goals 0.67. Banfield: half-time lead 11%, second-half goals 0.89.

Goals by minute

Rosario Central: 46-60 (3 goals). Banfield: 46-60 (3 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.

League context

Primera División: 1.95 goals per match, BTTS 46%, Over 2.5 31%.

Head-to-head

Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-0-1. Average goals 4.00, BTTS 100%.

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 clearly surpasses Banfield in terms of home form and overall efficiency indicators. The hosts have a balanced goal difference at home (0) with 50% clean sheets and a solid xG (1.88), while Banfield has not won any away match this season (0% Win%), conceding an average of 1.67 goals per match. Banfield has lost all of their last three away matches and scores an average of just 0.33 goals away, which, combined with 67% of matches without scoring a goal, makes them pose little threat. The difference in ball possession (55% vs 37%) and shots on target (5.75 vs 2.33) further confirms the hosts' advantage. A high xG Against for Banfield away (2.32) suggests that their defense is vulnerable to conceding goals, which favors a victory for Rosario Central.

View the statistical overview

Half-by-half

0 : 1
1st half
2 : 0
2nd half

Match statistics

71Possession (%)29
Rosario CentralBanfield
21Shots7
Rosario CentralBanfield
6Shots on target2
Rosario CentralBanfield
2.35xG0.96
Rosario CentralBanfield
6Corners0
Rosario CentralBanfield
85Dangerous attacks52
Rosario CentralBanfield
8Fouls9
Rosario CentralBanfield
3Cards1
Rosario CentralBanfield

Pre-match profilewhat 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.

Rosario CentralBanfield
1.11Goals scored / match1.11
Rosario CentralBanfield
0.67Goals conceded / match1.22
Rosario CentralBanfield
52%Average possession43%
Rosario CentralBanfield
4.67Shots on target / match3.67
Rosario CentralBanfield

Team statswho is more efficient?

Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.

11.89Shots per match12.11
Rosario CentralBanfield
4.67Shots on target3.67
Rosario CentralBanfield
9.3%Shot conversion9.2%
Rosario CentralBanfield
52%Possession43%
Rosario CentralBanfield
1.52xG for1.38
Rosario CentralBanfield
1.48xG against1.72
Rosario CentralBanfield

Shooting quality

Rosario Central: BalancedBanfield: Balanced
Rosario CentralBanfield
Accuracy (shots on target)39%30%
Chance quality (xG per shot)0.130.11
Finishing (goals per shot on target)0.240.30

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 formwho is in better shape?

Last five matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.

Rosario Central is 67% better for: last-5 form.

2 pts / match - Rosario Central · 1.2 pts / match - Banfield

Rosario Central
WLWWD
Season result split
44% W33% R22% P
Season (W-D-L)
4-3-2
1.67 pts / match · goal difference +4
Last 5 (W-D-L)
3-1-1
2.00 pts / match
Record at home (W-D-L)
1-1-2
Last 5 at home
1-1-2
LDWL
Last 5 matches - averages
Goals scored: 1.2Goals conceded: 0.4xG: 1.62Opponent xG: 1.17BTTS: 20%Over 2.5: 20%
Banfield
LWLWL
Season result split
33% W11% R56% P
Season (W-D-L)
3-1-5
1.11 pts / match · goal difference -1
Last 5 (W-D-L)
2-0-3
1.20 pts / match
Record away (W-D-L)
0-0-3
Last 5 away
0-0-3
LLL
Last 5 matches - averages
Goals scored: 1.4Goals conceded: 1.4xG: 1.52Opponent xG: 1.59BTTS: 40%Over 2.5: 60%

Goalshow 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 82% better for: goals conceded per match.

0.67 goals / match - Rosario Central · 1.22 goals / match - Banfield

Rosario Central scoring profile: very strong

Rosario Central scores in 67% of matches (6 of 9 matches), while Banfield keeps a clean sheet in 22% (2 of 9 matches).

Banfield scoring profile: mixed

Banfield scores in 67% of matches (6 of 9 matches), while Rosario Central keeps a clean sheet in 44% (4 of 9 matches).

10Goals scored (season)10
Rosario CentralBanfield
6Goals conceded (season)11
Rosario CentralBanfield
1.78Average goals in match2.33
Rosario CentralBanfield
6Goals scored (last 5)7
Rosario CentralBanfield
2Goals conceded (last 5)7
Rosario CentralBanfield

How often they score at least...

67%1 goal67%
Rosario CentralBanfield
44%2 goals33%
Rosario CentralBanfield
0%3 goals11%
Rosario CentralBanfield
0%4 goals0%
Rosario CentralBanfield

How often they concede at least...

56%1 goal78%
Rosario CentralBanfield
11%2 goals33%
Rosario CentralBanfield
0%3 goals11%
Rosario CentralBanfield
0%4 goals0%
Rosario CentralBanfield

* 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.

46%
League average

Goal patterns

11%BTTS at half-time11%
Rosario CentralBanfield
0%BTTS in both halves0%
Rosario CentralBanfield
0%Scored in both halves11%
Rosario CentralBanfield

BTTS and goal count

33%Min. 3 goals and BTTS33%
Rosario CentralBanfield
0%Min. 3 goals without BTTS11%
Rosario CentralBanfield
20%BTTS - last 540%
Rosario CentralBanfield

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.

1st half

56%Min. 1 goal before half-time67%
Rosario CentralBanfield
11%Min. 2 goals before half-time33%
Rosario CentralBanfield
11%Min. 3 goals before half-time0%
Rosario CentralBanfield

2nd half

56%Min. 1 goal after half-time78%
Rosario CentralBanfield
44%Min. 2 goals after half-time44%
Rosario CentralBanfield
0%Min. 3 goals after half-time11%
Rosario CentralBanfield

Match halveswhen 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 85% better for: first-half form (half-time points).

1.44 pts / match - Rosario Central · 0.78 pts / match - Banfield

Rosario Central - half-time state
33% leading44% draw22% trailing
Banfield - half-time state
11% leading44% draw44% trailing

Before half-time (1st half)

1.44Points per match (1st half)0.78
Rosario CentralBanfield
0.44Goals scored (1st half)0.22
Rosario CentralBanfield
0.33Goals conceded (1st half)0.78
Rosario CentralBanfield
0.78Average goals (1st half)1
Rosario CentralBanfield
67%Clean sheet before half-time44%
Rosario CentralBanfield
67%No goal before half-time78%
Rosario CentralBanfield

After half-time (2nd half)

1.44Points per match (2nd half)1.67
Rosario CentralBanfield
0.67Goals scored (2nd half)0.89
Rosario CentralBanfield
0.33Goals conceded (2nd half)0.44
Rosario CentralBanfield
1Average goals (2nd half)1.33
Rosario CentralBanfield
78%Clean sheet after half-time67%
Rosario CentralBanfield
67%No goal after half-time44%
Rosario CentralBanfield

Rosario Central - second-half results

33% W44% R22% P
13
Half-time points
4
Half-time goals
+1
Goal difference (1st half)
13
Second-half points
+3
Goal difference (2nd half)
1.44
PPG before half-time
Lead holding133%

Leads at half-time in 33% of matches and wins 44%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.

Defence after half-time0.0

Defence stays stable across the full match.

Banfield - second-half results

44% W33% R22% P
7
Half-time points
2
Half-time goals
-5
Goal difference (1st half)
15
Second-half points
+4
Goal difference (2nd half)
0.78
PPG before half-time
Lead holding300%

Leads at half-time in 11% of matches and wins 33%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.

Defence after half-time-0.3

Defence stays stable across the full match.

Rosario Central - last 5 matches by half
1st half2nd half
Points per match0.602.20
Goals scored / match0.01.2
Goals conceded / match0.40.0
Average goals in match0.41.2
1 goal40%60%
2 goals0%60%
3 goals0%0%
Clean sheet60%100%
No goal100%40%
Goal difference-2+6
Half-time: 0% leading - 60% draw - 40% trailing
2nd half: 60% won - 40% draw - 0% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 0% - Half-time goals total: 0
Banfield - last 5 matches by half
1st half2nd half
Points per match1.002.00
Goals scored / match0.41.0
Goals conceded / match1.00.4
Average goals in match1.41.4
1 goal80%80%
2 goals60%40%
3 goals0%20%
Clean sheet40%80%
No goal60%40%
Goal difference-3+3
Half-time: 20% leading - 40% draw - 40% trailing
2nd half: 60% won - 20% draw - 20% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 20% - Half-time goals total: 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 minutewhen do goals arrive?

Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.

Rosario Central
ScoredConceded
1
1
0-15
1
0
16-30
2
2
31-45
3
0
46-60
1
0
61-75
2
3
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (3 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.

Banfield
ScoredConceded
0
2
0-15
0
2
16-30
2
3
31-45
3
3
46-60
3
0
61-75
2
1
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (3 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.

* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.

Additional team indicatorswhat do xG, efficiency and form show?

A comparison of chance quality, results and trends based on completed matches from the current season.

Match profile

2.06
Estimated goals
attack vs opponent defence
1.2 : 0.9
Estimated goal split
home : away
105%
Pace vs league
100% = league average
44%
Both teams scored (BTTS)
average from both teams' seasons
+95%
Derby effect
H2H goals vs typical matches
45%
BTTS estimate
from both teams' scoring frequency
11%
0:0 risk
about 1 in 9 matches
0-1
Most common goal range
attack vs defence on both sides

Rosario Central

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
+0.04
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
+0.40
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-4.9 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
-0.41
Defensive efficiency
Does the defence or goalkeeper save the team? Positive means it concedes less than the chances allowed suggest.
+0.81
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
100%
Defence vs league
How much the team concedes compared with the league average. 80% means 20% fewer goals conceded.
80%
Form trend
Compares points from the last 5 matches with the whole-season average.
+0.33
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
+0.2
Late goals
20% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 10% come in the first quarter-hour.
20%

Banfield

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
-0.34
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
+0.23
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-2.2 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
-0.27
Defensive efficiency
Does the defence or goalkeeper save the team? Positive means it concedes less than the chances allowed suggest.
+0.50
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
132%
Defence vs league
How much the team concedes compared with the league average. 80% means 20% fewer goals conceded.
110%
Form trend
Compares points from the last 5 matches with the whole-season average.
+0.09
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
+0.7
Late goals
20% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 0% come in the first quarter-hour.
20%

* 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 contextis this a high-scoring league?

How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Primera División).

Teams vs league

Rosario CentralLigaBanfield
Average goals in match 1.781.95 2.33
Both teams scored 44%46% 44%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) 33%31% 44%
Clean sheets 44%35% 22%
Goal before half-time 56%57% 67%
Goal after half-time 56%71% 78%

^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.

1.95
Average goals per match
46%
Both teams scored
31%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5)
35%
Clean sheets
1.11
Home goals / match
0.84
Away goals / match
+32%
Home attack advantage
+24%
Home defence advantage
+16%
Total home advantage
Goals in 1st half (whole league)
57%
1 goal
21%
2 goals
2%
3 goals
1%
4 goals
Goals in 2nd half (whole league)
71%
1 goal
34%
2 goals
8%
3 goals
1%
4 goals

Lineups and player events

Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.

Match timeline

Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.

  1. Rosario CentralYellow cardVicente Tomás Pizarro Durcudoy
  2. Rosario CentralYellow cardAgustín Sández
  3. Rosario CentralYellow cardJulián Fernández
  4. BanfieldSubstitutionOn: Lautaro Martín GómezOff: David Zalazar
  5. BanfieldSubstitutionOn: Bruno Christian SepúlvedaOff: Lautaro Villegas

Referee and managers

Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.

Head-to-head

Previous meeting: Rosario Central 0 - 0 - 1 Banfield. Average goals 4.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.

Banfield
3 : 1
Rosario Central

FAQ

What was the result of Rosario Central vs Banfield?

The Primera División match finished Rosario Central 2:1 Banfield. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.

What do the goal statistics show before Rosario Central vs Banfield?

Rosario Central score 1.11 goals per game on average and Banfield 1.11. The Primera División average is 1.95 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 31% of games. Both teams score in 44% of Rosario Central's matches and 44% of Banfield's.

What form are Rosario Central and Banfield in?

Over the last 5 games Rosario Central have a 3-1-1 record (2.00 points per game) and Banfield 2-0-3 (1.20 points per game).

Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Rosario Central vs Banfield?

Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Rosario Central vs Banfield: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.