Rosario Central 1-1 Newells Old Boys: result and AI prediction
Rosario Central – Newells Old Boys, Liga Profesional, Sunday, September 6, 2026 at 06:45 PM (GMT). Venue: Gigante de Arroyito
Rosario Central is #4 in the table (28 pts) and Newells Old Boys #14 (15 pts). 10 places separate the two teams in the table. Newells Old Boys is unbeaten in its last 5 matches. Last 6 head-to-head meetings: Rosario Central 6, draws 0, Newells Old Boys 0. Their last meeting, on March 1, 2026, ended Newells Old Boys 0-2 Rosario Central.
AI confidence: Medium
AI match recap
This is a high-pressure Rosario derby in which Central have the stronger home profile and a major recent edge in the fixture. Newell’s arrive in steadier immediate form and have added Solari to their attacking options, but they must improve their away resistance and chance creation. Central’s wide attackers and Di María’s ability to dictate the final pass are the central home advantages. The emotional temperature will be high, yet both camps have emphasized discipline, so the opening phase should be notably cautious.
Head-to-head analysis
Central hold a pronounced recent advantage in this derby, including a sequence of successive wins before the current meeting. The rivalry has also been notably low-scoring, with very few meetings becoming open contests.
Injuries and absences
No confirmed absences have been reported. Central’s Ovando and Sández are late fitness considerations but are reported available, while Newell’s have welcomed Walter Núñez back into the matchday group.
Form (last 5)
Rosario Central vs Newells Old Boys stats
| Rosario Central | Newells Old Boys | |
|---|---|---|
| Played | 26 | 23 |
| Goals scored | 33 | 23 |
| Goals conceded | 26 | 33 |
| Clean sheets | 7 | 5 |
Last meetings
- 2026-03-01Newells Old Boys 0-2 Rosario Central
- 2025-08-23Rosario Central 1-0 Newells Old Boys
- 2025-02-16Newells Old Boys 1-2 Rosario Central
- 2024-08-10Rosario Central 1-0 Newells Old Boys
- 2024-02-25Newells Old Boys 0-1 Rosario Central
- 2023-09-30Rosario Central 1-0 Newells Old Boys

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