Liga Profesional de Fútbol · Matchday
2026-10-19 22:00:00 · 06:00 · Estadio Marcelo Alberto Bielsa
Prediction Result
AI Predicted: 1-0|Actual: 2-1
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| Bookmaker | Home | Draw | Away | EV Home | EV Draw | EV Away |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| bet365VALUE | 1.83 | 3.20 | 5.00 | -15.8% | -5.6% | +22.5% |
| Pinnacle | 2.09 | 3.08 | 4.01 | -3.9% | -9.1% | -1.8% |
| 1xbetVALUE | 2.03 | 3.09 | 4.17 | -6.6% | -8.8% | +2.2% |
| WilliamHillVALUE | 1.91 | 3.00 | 4.20 | -12.1% | -11.5% | +2.9% |
| BetfairVALUE | 1.90 | 3.25 | 4.20 | -12.6% | -4.1% | +2.9% |
| bwinVALUE | 1.90 | 3.20 | 4.33 | -12.6% | -5.6% | +6.1% |
| LadbrokesVALUE | 1.91 | 3.20 | 4.33 | -12.1% | -5.6% | +6.1% |
| DafabetVALUE | 1.87 | 3.10 | 4.50 | -14.0% | -8.6% | +10.3% |
| MelBetVALUE | 2.03 | 3.09 | 4.17 | -6.6% | -8.8% | +2.2% |
| MarathonbetVALUE | 2.00 | 3.04 | 4.10 | -8.0% | -10.3% | +0.4% |
| CoralVALUE | 1.91 | 3.25 | 4.33 | -12.1% | -4.1% | +6.1% |
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Match Report
Newell's Old Boys 2–1 Central Córdoba SdE | Liga Profesional de Fútbol | 19 October 2026
Result Summary
Newell's Old Boys secured a comfortable home victory at Estadio Marcelo Bielsa, defeating Central Córdoba SdE 2–1 in a match that largely reflected the gulf in quality between the two sides on the night. Jerónimo Gómez Mattar opened the scoring in the first half before Santiago Solari doubled the advantage midway through the second period. A late header from Leonardo Sequeira gave Central Córdoba a consolation, but Frank Kudelka's side held firm to claim all three points.
Match Analysis
Newell's Old Boys were dominant from the outset, and the statistics underline just how one-sided the contest was in terms of creative output. The hosts enjoyed 61% ball possession against Central Córdoba's 39%, and generated a remarkable 19 total shots compared to just 6 from the visitors. With 7 shots on target to Central Córdoba's 2, and a staggering 69 dangerous attacks versus 24, the leópardos controlled proceedings with authority.
The opening goal arrived on 31 minutes, when Gómez Mattar converted with a right-foot shot to reward Newell's early pressure. Central Córdoba struggled to respond in an organised fashion, and their discipline began to fracture — Matías Gabriel Vera picked up a yellow card for a foul at 35', and Fernando Martínez Sánchez was booked deep into first-half stoppage time.
The second half continued in a similar vein, though Central Córdoba showed more intent following the restart. The foul count mounted on both sides — Matías Cóccaro and Solari were cautioned for Newell's, while Jorge Cáceres Ovelar received his booking for the visitors. Amid the physical battle, Newell's delivered the decisive blow on 69 minutes: Walter Mazzantti provided the assist for Solari, who finished calmly with his right foot to make it 2–0.
Solari was withdrawn immediately afterwards, replaced by Alan Soñora, and Central Córdoba made a double change at 74' — bringing on Horacio Tijanovich and Lucas Varaldo in search of a foothold. The gamble partially paid off when Tijanovich turned provider almost immediately, assisting Sequeira's header on 80 minutes to pull one back and set up a tense finale. Yuri Casermeiro was booked shortly after, and substitute Marco Iacobellis was cautioned in stoppage time for dissent, reflecting Central Córdoba's frustration. Newell's managed the game's closing stages with composure, aided by further substitutions as Juan Ignacio Ramírez Polero, Lucas Gómez, and Jerónimo Russo all came on. Newell's 11 key passes versus just 2 for Central Córdoba tells the story of where the quality resided throughout the 90 minutes.
Prediction Review
Our pre-match forecast called for a 1–0 Newell's Old Boys win, with a home victory probability of 46% and a confidence rating of 58/100. While the scoreline ended 2–1 rather than the exact 1–0 predicted, the directional outcome was correct — Newell's won as anticipated. The model accurately identified the home side's superiority, even if the late consolation added a layer of drama that the match statistics arguably didn't warrant. A solid, if not perfect, forecasting result.
Key Takeaways
- Newell's Old Boys were thoroughly dominant, with superior possession, shot volume, and attacking threat throughout.
- Gómez Mattar and Solari were the standouts offensively; Mazzantti's assist role from defensive positions added an interesting dimension.
- Central Córdoba's late goal from Sequeira — their only meaningful moment of quality — was too little, too late.
- The match's high card count (8 yellows in total) suggests both sides played on the edge physically, though
Newell's Old Boys vs Central Cordoba SdE Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings between Newell's Old Boys and Central Cordoba SdE: Newell's Old Boys 5W · 1D · Central Cordoba SdE 3W.
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Newell's Old Boys vs Central Cordoba SdE — Frequently Asked Questions
Who will win Newell's Old Boys vs Central Cordoba SdE?
PredictNext's AI model favours Newell's Old Boys with a 46% win probability — Newell's Old Boys 46%, draw 30%, Central Cordoba SdE 24%.
What is the predicted score for Newell's Old Boys vs Central Cordoba SdE?
The AI forecasts a 1-0 scoreline for Newell's Old Boys vs Central Cordoba SdE, generated with 58% model confidence.
Will Newell's Old Boys vs Central Cordoba SdE have over 2.5 goals?
The model gives 42% for over 2.5 goals and 58% for under 2.5 goals in Newell's Old Boys vs Central Cordoba SdE.
How accurate was the Newell's Old Boys vs Central Cordoba SdE prediction?
PredictNext's AI predicted 1-0; the match finished 2-1. The winner call was correct.