CA Newell's Old Boys vs CA Rosario Central, Superliga Argentina 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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CA Newell's Old Boys vs CA Rosario Central — Superliga Argentina at Estadio Marcelo Alberto Bielsa.
- CA Newell's Old Boys 27 games · 28 pts (2026/26)
- CA Rosario Central 27 games · 32 pts (2026/26)
Match Details
- Referee Fernando Echenique
- Referee Diego Bonfa
- Referee Cristian Navarro
- Referee Diego Abal
13 games this season
🟨 2.2/game
⚽ 4.2 goals/game
🟥 2 total
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CA Vélez Sarsfield | 27 | 51 |
| 2 | CA Talleres | 27 | 48 |
| 3 | Racing Club | 27 | 46 |
| 4 | CA Huracán | 27 | 46 |
| 5 | CA River Plate | 27 | 43 |
| 6 | CA Boca Juniors | 27 | 42 |
| 7 | CA Independiente | 27 | 40 |
| 8 | CA Tucumán | 27 | 40 |
| 9 | CA Unión | 27 | 40 |
| 10 | CA Platense | 27 | 39 |
| 11 | CS Independiente Rivadavia | 27 | 38 |
| 12 | Estudiantes de La Plata | 27 | 36 |
| 13 | Instituto AC Córdoba | 27 | 36 |
| 14 | CA Lanús | 27 | 36 |
| 15 | CD Godoy Cruz Antonio Tomba | 27 | 35 |
| 16 | CA Belgrano | 27 | 35 |
| 17 | CD Riestra | 27 | 35 |
| 18 | CA Tigre | 27 | 34 |
| 19 | Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata | 27 | 32 |
| 20 | CA Rosario Central | 27 | 32 |
| 21 | CSyD Defensa y Justicia | 27 | 32 |
| 22 | CA Central Córdoba | 27 | 31 |
| 23 | AA Argentinos Juniors | 27 | 30 |
| 24 | CA San Lorenzo de Almagro | 27 | 29 |
| 25 | CA Newell's Old Boys | 27 | 28 |
| 26 | CA Sarmiento de Junín | 27 | 26 |
| 27 | CA Banfield | 27 | 24 |
| 28 | CA Barracas Central | 27 | 23 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Feb | CA Rosario Central | H | 0–0 | D |
| 03 Feb | CA Unión | A | 0–0 | D |
| 28 Jan | CA Boca Juniors | H | 1–1 | D |
| 08 Dec | CA San Martin de Tucuman | A | 3–0 | W |
| 01 Dec | CA Patronato | H | 1–0 | W |
| 25 Nov | CA Aldosivi | A | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Feb | CA Newell's Old Boys | A | 0–0 | D |
| 03 Feb | CA Aldosivi | H | 0–0 | D |
| 26 Jan | CA Huracán | A | 1–2 | L |
| 03 Dec | CA Vélez Sarsfield | A | 0–2 | L |
| 28 Nov | CA San Martín de San Juan | H | 1–0 | W |
| 24 Nov | Estudiantes de La Plata | H | 2–1 | W |
Season Stats
| CA Newell's Old Boys | CA Rosario Central | |
|---|---|---|
| #25 | Position | #20 |
| 28 | Points | 32 |
| 27 | Played | 27 |
| 7 / 7 / 13 | W / D / L | 8 / 8 / 11 |
| 22 | Scored | 27 |
| 35 | Conceded | 30 |
| -13 | GD | -3 |
| 1.04 | PPG | 1.19 |
| 26% | Win % | 30% |
Key Stats
33%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (9 games)
H2H (9 games)
0%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
22%
Clean Sheets
CA Newell's Old Boys this season
CA Newell's Old Boys this season
35%
Clean Sheets
CA Rosario Central this season
CA Rosario Central this season
CA Newell's Old Boys are 25th (28 pts). CA Rosario Central are 20th (32 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
CA Newell's Old Boys
0-15
1/2
16-30
1/2
31-45
3/3
46-60
5/3
61-75
4/2
76+
9/6
■ Scored ■ Conceded
CA Rosario Central
0-15
5/1
16-30
3/1
31-45
8/8
46-60
6/4
61-75
6/–
76+
11/7
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
CA Newell's Old Boys
| Matias Coccaro | 6 G | |
| Ignacio Ramirez | 4 G | 1 A |
CA Rosario Central
| Angel di Maria | 11 G | 5 A |
| Gaston Avila | 7 G | 3 A |
| Enzo Copetti | 6 G | 2 A |
| Alejo Veliz | 4 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Estadio Marcelo Alberto Bielsa!
- 5' The 36-year-old Mariano Bittolo has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 10' CA Newell\'s Old Boys are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined CA Rosario Central backline.
- 15' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 20' CA Newell\'s Old Boys seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 25' It is a cagey affair so far. CA Newell\'s Old Boys in their trying to find a way past CA Rosario Central's compact .
- 30' Fernando Zampedri has been relatively quiet despite scoring 6 goals in his last 202 appearances.
- 35' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 38' The referee has no hesitation. Alfonso Parot is booked for CA Rosario Central — Yellow card on 38.
- 43' CA Newell\'s Old Boys are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against CA Rosario Central's shape.
- 46' CA Newell's Old Boys make a change. Victor Figueroa trudges off to be replaced by Cristian Insaurralde on 46 minutes.
- 51' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both CA Newell\'s Old Boys and CA Rosario Central are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 56' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 59' That is a Yellow card for CA Rosario Central. Washington Camacho will be fuming at that decision.
- 63' The CA Newell's Old Boys bench stirs into life. Luis Leal is withdrawn and Alexis Rodriguez gets his opportunity.
- 65' Claudio Riano makes way for German Herrera at the 65 minute mark. A tactical switch from CA Rosario Central.
- 70' Another change for CA Rosario Central made on 70 minute. Agustin Allione leaves to be changed by Maximiliano Lovera.
- 75' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 80' A meaty challenge results in booking for Mauro Formica on 80.
- 81' Pablo Becker gets the nod from CA Rosario Central. He replaces Fernando Zampedri and will look to change the dynamic.
- 86' Joaquin Torres is ready to make an impact after coming on for Mauro Formica at the 86 minute mark.
- 87' Controversy at the stadium! Alexis Rodriguez argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 90' Fabian Rinaudo has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 90.
- What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — CA Newell\'s Old Boys 0-0 CA Rosario Central.
Lineups
CA Newell\'s Old Boys Lineups
Starting XI
- 24
- 28
-
10
Mauro Formica ↓ Joaquin Torres 86'
- 35
- 29
- 8
- 31
- 16
-
7
Luis Leal ↓ Alexis Rodriguez 63'
- 1
- 11
Bench
- 23
-
18
Joaquin Torres ↑ 86'
-
14
Alexis Rodriguez ↑ 63'
- 13
- 42
- 26
-
22
Cristian Insaurralde ↑ 46'
CA Rosario Central Lineups
Starting XI
- 8
- 4
- 1
- 15
- 24
- 5
- 20
- 2
- 19
- 21
-
9
Claudio Riano ↓ German Herrera 65'
Bench
- 26
- 25
-
17
German Herrera ↑ 65'
-
34
Maximiliano Lovera ↑ 70'
- 31
- 12
-
33
Pablo Becker ↑ 81'
Coach
Edgardo Bauza
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Cristian Lema | 1 |
| Claudio Riano | 1 |
| Nicolas Castro | 1 |
| Damian Martinez | 1 |
| Alejo Veliz | 1 |
| Matias Coccaro | 1 |
| Gaston Avila | 1 |
| Facundo Mallo | 1 |
CA Newell\'s Old Boys Form
2019-02-10
CA Newell's Old Boys
0–0
CA Rosario Central
D
2019-02-03
CA Unión
0–0
CA Newell's Old Boys
D
2019-01-28
CA Newell's Old Boys
1–1
CA Boca Juniors
D
2018-12-08
CA San Martin de Tucuman
0–3
CA Newell's Old Boys
W
2018-12-01
CA Newell's Old Boys
1–0
CA Patronato
L
2018-11-25
CA Aldosivi
1–0
CA Newell's Old Boys
L
CA Rosario Central Form
2019-02-10
CA Newell's Old Boys
0–0
CA Rosario Central
D
2019-02-03
CA Rosario Central
0–0
CA Aldosivi
D
2019-01-26
CA Huracán
2–1
CA Rosario Central
L
2018-12-03
CA Vélez Sarsfield
2–0
CA Rosario Central
L
2018-11-28
CA Rosario Central
1–0
CA San Martín de San Juan
W
2018-11-24
CA Rosario Central
2–1
Estudiantes de La Plata
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
0.79
CA Newell\'s Old Boys xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.71
CA Rosario Central xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 80% + CA Newell\'s Old Boys or Draw 73%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 1.5
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 75% |
|
25% |
| ± 1.5 | 45% |
|
55% |
| ± 2.5 | 20% |
|
80% |
| ± 3.5 | 7% |
|
93% |
| ± 4.5 | 2% |
|
98% |
Double Chance
CA Newell\'s Old Boys or Draw
73%
Draw or CA Rosario Central
64%
CA Newell\'s Old Boys or CA Rosario Central
64%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
Actual
1 – 0
15.9%
0 – 1
14.3%
1 – 1
13.6%
2 – 0
6.4%
0 – 2
5.2%
2 – 1
5%
1 – 2
4.5%
2 – 2
2%
3 – 0
1.7%
3 – 1
1.4%
0 – 3
1.2%
Asian Handicap — CA Newell\'s Old Boys
| Handicap | CA Newell\'s Old Boys covers | Push | CA Rosario Central covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 2% | — | 98% |
| -2 | 2% | 8% | 90% |
| -1.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -1 | 10% | 22% | 68% |
| -0.5 | 32% | — | 68% |
| +0.5 | 73% | — | 27% |
| +1 | 73% | 19% | 8% |
| +1.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
| +2 | 92% | 6% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
CA Newell\'s Old Boys keeps clean sheet
49%
✗
CA Rosario Central keeps clean sheet
46%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

