Newells’ home record tests Central Cordoba’s 0.40 away scoring average

The key question is whether Newells Old Boys can turn home stability into enough attacking pressure against a Central Cordoba de Santiago side that has scored 6 goals in 14 away games this season. Newells have scored 14 and conceded 14 in 14 home games, while Central have conceded 20 away.

Home control against away resistance

Newells’ home record is 4 wins, 7 draws and 3 losses, with 5 clean sheets. Central’s away record is 1 win, 5 draws and 8 losses. That contrast gives the hosts the stronger platform, although Newells’ home scoring average is 1.00 goal per game and Central have kept 3 away clean sheets.

The table picture and recent evidence

In the pre-match Clausura - Group A standings, Newells are #8 with 17 points from 12 games, while Central are #14 with 10 points. In the Apertura - Group A table, Central are #13 with 16 points and Newells #14 with 15, meaning Central are 1 point ahead in that table. The leader there is Estudiantes L.P. on 31 points.

The most recent five results for Newells are loss, draw, loss, loss and draw; Central’s are loss, draw, loss, win and loss. Those samples point to a difficult attacking test rather than a clear form advantage.

Santos carries the clearest scoring threat

M. Santos is Central’s named scorer to watch, with 9 goals and 2 assists in 22 appearances. Newells most often use 4-2-3-1, while Central’s most-used shape is 4-4-2. The kickoff question is concrete: can Newells’ home defence contain Santos while their own attack finds a way through Central’s away resistance?