Newell`s vs Central Cordoba (SE): match report

Monday, October 19 · Estadio Marcelo Alberto Bielsa Argentina - Torneo Clausura 2026

FT 2–1 Half-time 1-0
Newell`s #6 · 20 pts

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Central Cordoba (SE) #14 · 10 pts
Newell`s Central Cordoba (SE)
0' HT 1-0 90' 31' Mattar Goal 69' Ferreyra Goal 80' Sequeira Goal

Newell`s secured a victory at Estadio Marcelo Alberto Bielsa as Jerónimo Gómez Mattar opened the scoring in the 31st minute. The home side extended their lead through Santiago Germán Solari Ferreyra in the 69th minute. Central Cordoba (SE) reduced the deficit in the 80th minute with a goal from Leonardo Sequeira.

Updated on Tuesday, October 20, 2026 at

What people predicted

Average score: Newell`s 1.4–0.4 Central Cordoba (SE)
78%Newell`s win
17%Draw
5%Central Cordoba (SE) win
Most picked scores: 1–0 38% 2–0 21% 2–1 16%

It ended 2–1: 78% of people called the winner. 16% got the exact score.

This is the snapshot from kickoff.

The result aligned with the majority of predictions. While 78% of the audience correctly anticipated a victory for Newell`s, only 16% accurately identified the final scoreline. The performance of the home side justified the pre-match expectation of a win.

Match stats

Newell`sCentral Cordoba (SE)
61% Possession 39%
1.89 Expected goals (xG) 0.38
19 Remates totales 6
7 Remates al arco 2
6 Corners 3
1 Saves 5
14 Fouls 14
2 Offsides 2
3 Yellow cards 5

Newell`s controlled the match through superior possession and a high volume of attempts. The home side created significantly more chances, reflected in a higher expected goals value and a greater number of shots on target. Despite the defensive workload of the visitors, the clinical nature of the home side allowed them to maintain the lead until the final stages.

Lineups

Jerónimo Gómez Mattar and Santiago Germán Solari Ferreyra provided the goals for Newell`s. Central Cordoba (SE) responded through Leonardo Sequeira, following an assist from Horacio Tijanovich. Substitutions for the home side included Alan Soñora, Juan Ignacio Ramírez, Lucas Nicolás Gómez, and Jeronimo Russo. The visitors introduced Horacio Tijanovich and Lucas Varaldo to replace Diego Barrera and Michael Santos.

Minute by minute

16 events
  1. Preview

    Match coming up

    We're into the build-up to Newell`s vs Central Cordoba (SE). It's in the Torneo Clausura 2026, Matchday 13, at Estadio Marcelo Bielsa, and kicks off at . We will tell you how both sides arrive, what the numbers say and what the fans expect.

  2. Preview

    Where they're coming from

    In their last game, Newell`s went down 1-0 to Gimnasia (Mendoza). Central Cordoba (SE) arrive after a 2-2 against Estudiantes.

  3. Preview

    The run

    Of their last 6 games, Newell`s won 1, drew 4 and lost 1. Central Cordoba (SE) are looking to end a 6-game winless run.

  4. Preview

    The table says it all

    Here is how they stand: Newell`s, position 8 with 17 points; Central Cordoba (SE), position 14 with 10. Newell`s are chasing leaders Instituto, who are 12 points ahead. There is no room for mistakes.

    See the full table
  5. Preview

    Final minutes

    Newell`s vs Central Cordoba (SE) kicks off in half an hour. Predictions close when the match starts: get yours in.

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  6. Preview

    The teams are coming out

    Everything is ready for Newell`s vs Central Cordoba (SE). Both teams are about to step onto the pitch at Estadio Marcelo Alberto Bielsa. Follow the game here, move by move.

  7. Kick-off

    Kick-off! Newell`s and Central Cordoba (SE) are under way.

  8. 31'
    Newell`s

    Newell`s strike first!

    Jerónimo Gómez Mattar puts it away: Newell`s 1-0 Central Cordoba (SE).

    Newell`s 1-0 Central Cordoba (SE)
  9. 35'
    Central Cordoba (SE)

    Yellow card for Matías Vera, of Central Cordoba (SE).

  10. 45'
    Central Cordoba (SE)

    Fernando Martinez (Central Cordoba (SE)) is booked.

  11. Half time Newell`s 1-0 Central Cordoba (SE)

    Half time: Newell`s 1-0 Central Cordoba (SE).

  12. 48'
    Newell`s

    Matías Cóccaro, of Newell`s, is booked.

  13. 59'
    Newell`s

    Santiago Germán Solari Ferreyra (Newell`s) is booked.

  14. 61'
    Central Cordoba (SE)

    Yellow card for Darío Cáceres (Central Cordoba (SE)).

  15. 69'
    Newell`s

    Newell`s double their lead!

    Santiago Germán Solari Ferreyra finds the net and it's Newell`s 2-0 Central Cordoba (SE).

    Newell`s 2-0 Central Cordoba (SE)
  16. 71'
    Newell`s

    Switch for Newell`s.

  17. 74'
    Central Cordoba (SE)

    Double change for Central Cordoba (SE).

  18. 76'
    Newell`s

    Yellow card for Martin Ortega (Newell`s).

  19. 78'
    Central Cordoba (SE)

    Yuri Casermeiro, of Central Cordoba (SE), is booked.

  20. 80'
    Central Cordoba (SE)

    Central Cordoba (SE) pull one back and it's a one-goal game!

    The goal goes to Leonardo Sequeira: Newell`s 2-1 Central Cordoba (SE). Horacio Tijanovich with the pass.

    Newell`s 2-1 Central Cordoba (SE)
  21. 87'
    Newell`s

    Newell`s make a substitution.

  22. 88'
    Newell`s

    Newell`s make a substitution.

  23. 90'
    Central Cordoba (SE)

    The referee shows Marco Iacobellis of Central Cordoba (SE) a yellow card.

  24. 90'
    Newell`s

    Newell`s make a substitution.

  25. FT Newell`s 2-1 Central Cordoba (SE)

    Final whistle! Newell`s take the match: Newell`s 2-1 Central Cordoba (SE).

Where they stand

Group A
Team MP GD Pts
1 Instituto 13 +10 29
2 Boca Juniors 13 +7 24
3 Defensa y Justicia 13 +6 24
4 Vélez 13 +5 24
5 Lanús 13 +7 23
6 Newell`s 13 +3 20
7 Gimnasia de Mendoza 13 +2 20
8 Independiente 13 -1 19
9 San Lorenzo 13 -5 17
10 Estudiantes de La Plata 13 +1 14
11 Unión 13 -4 14
12 Deportivo Riestra 13 -3 12
13 Platense 13 -7 11
14 Central Cordoba (SE) 13 -7 10
15 Talleres 13 -8 9

The victory moved Newell`s to sixth place in the Torneo Clausura 2026. The result left Central Cordoba (SE) in fourteenth position. Both teams continue their campaigns in Phase 2.

Head to head

Head-to-head record · last 12 matches
7Newell`s won
2Draws
3Central Cordoba (SE) won
Goals in the head-to-head18 – 11
Matches12
Last win for Newell`s10/2026
Last win for Central Cordoba (SE)02/2025

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Who scored in these meetings

Jerónimo Gómez Mattar 1 Santiago Germán Solari Ferreyra 1 Leonardo Sequeira 1
Sebastian Palacios 1
Claudio Riano 1
Juan Sforza 1

45 5 · in 12 meetings

Then they play

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