Tournament: Copa Argentina, Round of 16
Game Time: August 21, 2024, 18:00
Central Córdoba and Newell's Old Boys will clash in the Round of 16 of the Argentina Cup. Both teams have had a tough run recently, making this match crucial for gaining momentum.
Key Statistics and Trends
- Recent Form: Central Córdoba has lost eight of their last twelve matches but remains unbeaten in their last two.
- First-Half Performance: Central Córdoba wins the first half in 25% of their matches.
Newell's Old Boys:
- Recent Form: Newell's Old Boys has gone five matches without a win.
- First-Half Performance: Newell's Old Boys wins the first half in 20% of their matches.
Team Analysis
Central Córdoba: The "Railroaders" had a disappointing season, finishing 23rd in the Primera standings. In 2024, they continued to struggle, managing only eleven points in 14 matches of the Diego Maradona Trophy. However, recent performances show some signs of improvement with a victory over Defensa y Justicia and a draw against Lanús.
Newell's Old Boys: The "Lepers" finished 14th in the previous season, a position that did not meet the expectations of their fans. Despite a couple of victories in the league, their overall performance has been subpar, with their most recent defeat coming against Racing Avellaneda, marking their third consecutive loss.
Ignacio Ramírez has been a standout for Newell's, scoring nine goals, but the team overall has struggled to find the back of the net regularly, while their defense has been reasonably solid, conceding just over one goal per match.
Probable Starting Lineups
Central Córdoba (possible lineup):
- Goalkeeper: Ingolotti
- Defenders: Lacadain, Valdez, Rak, Abascia, Barrios
- Midfielders: Godoy, Cabrera, Vázquez, Atencio
- Forward: Varaldo
Newell's Old Boys (possible lineup):
- Goalkeeper: Macagno
- Defenders: Martino, Salcedo, Velázquez, Schott
- Midfielders: Besozzi, Fernández, Banega, Méndez
- Forwards: González, Ramírez
Head-to-Head Matches
Central Córdoba has struggled against Newell's Old Boys historically, winning just one of their last eight encounters. The remaining seven matches, including the last two, were won by Newell's.
Free Prediction for Central Córdoba vs Newell's Old Boys
Although Newell's Old Boys have dominated past encounters, Central Córdoba has shown signs of improvement recently. Given the current form of both teams, this match could be a turning point for the "Railroaders." We predict a win for Central Córdoba with a "0" handicap (odds – 2.36).
Prediction: Central Córdoba to Win with a "0" Handicap
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