Rosario Central vs Newell’s Old Boys: Prediction for the Match on August 23 2025
One of the most awaited matches of Round 6 is the Rosario derby in which Rosario Central receives Newell Old Boys.Both teams are entering off draw results in their last match in the league and will be more than keen to resume winning again and get back to the points table, especially since bragging rights are also at stake.
Rosario Central: Form and Statistics
Rosario have not lost in their last 5 games, they have drawn 4 of these. Their recent performance was a 1-1 draw at home against Deportivo Riestra where they were first to fall behind but bounced back with an equaliser by Módica. The team has not been efficient in terms of finishing in recent matches having scored only 3 goals in the past 5 games despite mounting regular pressure, averaging 12 shots per game. But they have been very solid at home with only 1 of their last 10 home games producing more than 1 goal. They have a brilliant record in the head-to-head with Newell’s as they have taken 4 points out of their last 5 matches, keeping 3 clean sheets in the process.
Rosario Central: Lineup
The coach Ariel Holan is likely to continue with his favored 4-2-3-1. Veliz must still be at the head of the line with Campaz and Copetti on the wings. The central midfield pairing of Ibarra and Malcorra is likely to balance as well as provide progression of the ball, with Di Maria playing as number 10.
� Rosario Central starting lineup (4-2-3-1)
Broun – Gimenez, Komar, Quintana, Sandez – Ibarra, Malcorra – Campaz, Di Maria, Copetti – Veliz
⛔️ Out: Mallo Blanco, Navarro (injured)
� Head coach: Ariel Holan
Newell’s Old Boys: Form and Statistics
Newell have put up a fight in the last few weeks with a 1-1 draw against Defensa y Justicia after going behind.They have however won just once in their last 6 league games. The team has been stingy in terms of scoring with 4 of their last 8 matches producing zero goals and they averagely score 1.0 goal per game. The most disturbing factor is their away performance as they have only won once in their last 9 away fixtures. Moreover they have a bad record of past against Rosario, having won only 2 times in their last 18 encounters.
Newell’s Old Boys: Lineup
A cautious formation is expected of 5-3-2 by Coach Cristian Fabbiani who would be playing a compact formation and attacking on the break. Orozco and Garcia are destined to do most of the attacking with Mosquera and Tabares supplying the width.
� Newell’s Old Boys starting lineup (5-3-2)
Barlasina – Mosquera, Noguera, Salcedo, Sosa, Tabares – Fernandez, Iniguez, Acuna – Orozco, Garcia
⛔️ Out: Benedetto, Silvetti, Hoyos ( injured)
� Head coach: Cristian Fabbiani
Rosario Central vs Newell’s Old Boys Head-to-Head Statistics
Rosario has clinched the last 4 of the last five matches in this derby. They have especially held Newell scoreless in 3 of those games. It was more than 10 years ago when Newell beat Rosario away.
Rosario Central vs Newell’s Old Boys Betting Trends
- Rosario Central to win – The home side has stronger statistics in terms of home form and also the head-to-head record, and therefore, we will take Rosario to win. This option is offered on the 1xbet bookmaker website for odds of 1.88;
- Halftime Draw – Rosario have not allowed Newell to score in 3 of the last 4 games and Newell do not score many goals away. This option is offered on the 1xbet bookmaker website for odds of 1.85;
- Under 2 goals – This match is likely to be close. 4 of the past 5 H2Hs resulted with 2 goals or less. This option is offered on the Bet365 bookmaker website for odds of 1.62;
Rosario Central vs Newell’s Old Boys Match Prediction 23 August 2025
This is an edition of the Clasico Rosarino in which Rosario Central is more prepared and stronger at home.Newell have arrived with an attacking inefficiency and a bad form in derbies. Provided Rosario do not squander their opportunities, they should win another tight derby.
Our match prediction: Rosario Central to win for a coefficient of 1.88 in the 1xbet bookmaker.
Our betting tip on the match: Halftime Draw for a coefficient of 1.85 in the 1xbet bookmaker.
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