Central Cordoba vs Banfield: Prediction for the Match on November 17, 2025

Central Cordoba vs Banfield: Prediction for the Match on November 17 2025

Central Cordoba are back to Santiago del Estero in search of ending a three game winless streak and even though the defensive formation is now better, the club is still not clear in the final third. Banfield come with much greater confidence following a resounding 1-0 victory in Aldosivi and have silently compiled one of the most stable defence performances in the league. As both the teams struggle to establish their security in the mid-table, the game is set up in a tactical battle, with minute details determining the winner.

Central Cordoba: Form and Statistics

Central Cordoba are coming back to a goalless draw with Independiente Rivadavia, a match that they were the ones who defended with discipline but offered very little in attack. They only created 0.58 xG, had no big chances and depended primarily on transitions. It has been a common outcry: their profile at FootyStats tells the story of a team that is not goal-scoring based, only 0.74 goals on average per game and almost at the bottom of the list of converting shots to goals.Nevertheless, their defensive statistics cannot be considered bad, particularly, the number of duels won and tackles made per match, and it makes them effective in close games.

Central Cordoba: Lineup

Central Cordoba will revert to the 5-3-2 system. In goal, Aguerre maintains his position as he is defended by a back five of Martinez, Abascia, Galvan, Casermeiro and Cufre. The full-backs will have a double role, which will involve defensive cover, and making runs to give width. The midfield line will have Zalazar, Vera and Bobadilla, with the instructions to drop deep in order to help in supporting the possession and will be important in ball recovery. In the foreground the duo Varaldo and Heredia remain the duo of choice, as a matter of fact but with Varaldo frequently sliding over into half-spaces to fill the missing creative midfielders. Get a flat-packed team, who will aim to slow the possession tempo of Banfield and get forward on attacks.

Central Cordoba starting lineup (5-3-2)

Aguerre – Martinez, Abascia, Galvan, Casermeiro, Cufre – Zalazar, Vera, Bobadilla – Varaldo, Heredia

Out: Godoy, Veron, Pillud (injured)

Head coach: Omar De Felippe

Banfield: Form and Statistics

Banfield have followed up a great 1-0 win over Lanus in a game where they were exceptionally effective: 1.32 xG, good wing progression and good defensive transitions. Their overall shape has been much better in the Clausura and the data provided by FootyStats indicate that there is a team that has conceded only 0.88 goals per game and thus, is one of the strongest defensive teams in the league. Banfield offensively are patchy, yet while Central Cordoba does not provide opportunities as organized, they do present an opportunity in a more organized way, especially by wide overloads and late midfield arrivals.

Banfield: Lineup

Goal Sanguinetti is unquestioned, having a defensive line composed of Lopez, Vittor, Meriano, Abraham. The tempo and defensive balance is managed by Rio and Adoryan who are the double pivot in midfield. On the sides, the wingers Esquivel and Rios are backing the central strikers Auzmendi and Mendez whose presence is essential in both link-up play and threat in finishing. The structure Banfield plays is dynamic: they tend to build on a base of 2-3, which enables the full-backs to push forward and the wingers to cut inside, which provides Auzmendi with the opportunity to get served by both flanks.

Banfield starting lineup (4-4-2)

Sanguinetti – Lopez, Vittor, Meriano, Abraham – Esquivel, Rio, Adoryan, Rios – Auzmendi, Mendez

Out: Alfaro, Pombo, Oviedo, Pinero, Sepulveda (injured)

Head coach: P. Troglio

Central Cordoba vs Banfield Head-to-Head Statistics

New head to head statistics are extremely one-sided with Banfield. They have only lost a single match during the past seven matches and are more apt to duels in the midfield than Central Cordoba. Banfield has an H2H average of 1.4 goals per game in this game whereas Cordoba do not frequently exert their attacking reputation in this game. The strategic difference - the systematic possession of Banfield and the transitionalist reactions of Cordoba - tend to work in the favour of the former.

Central Cordoba vs Banfield Betting Trends

• Banfield or Draw + Under 3.5 Goals - The controlled style of Banfield usually maintains a low tempo of the games and Cordoba does not have the power to drive the game into a high scoring situation. This option is offered on the 1xbet bookmaker website for odds of 1.72;
• Banfield Draw No Bet - Banfield is more likely to play a defensive game and has better H2H results, whereas Central Cordoba have a low chance to transform their opportunities. This option is offered on the 1xbet bookmaker website for odds of 2.14;
• Both Teams to Score - No The Central Cordoba have been unable to find the net in several of their recent matches and Banfield seldom give up easily the goals since they have a tight formation. This option is offered on the Bet365 bookmaker website for odds of 1.60;

Central Cordoba vs Banfield Match Prediction 17 November 2025

All these lead to a suggestive cagey low scoring match, where organisation and transitions are left to Banfield. The drive and the hard work of Central Cordoba may force them into the game, yet their weak attacking formation remains a tangible hindrance. Banfield must possess the objectivity and tactical equilibrium to win the game.

Our match prediction: Banfield or Draw + Under 3.5 Goals for a coefficient of 1.72 in the 1xbet bookmaker.

Our betting tip on the match: Both Teams to Score for a coefficient of 1.60 in the 1xbet bookmaker.