Independiente vs Central Córdoba – Schedule & Where to Watch on TV

Result
2:0
28/02/2026 at 18:00 (Time Zone – GMT-5 (America/New_York))
  • Liga Profesional - Apertura - Round 8
  • Referee: Herrera D. (Arg)
  • Where to Watch on TV:
argentinaArgentinaESPN Premium
mexicoMexicoFanatiz
usaUsaFanatiz
venezuelaVenezuelaInter
worldWorldTyC Sports Internacional

Match Stats

Expected goals (xG)
1.410.31
Ball possession
74%26%
Total shots
287
Shots on target
82
Big chances
10
Corner kicks
112
Passes
83% (423/511)61% (117/193)
Yellow cards
11
Expected goals (xG)
1.410.31
xG on target (xGOT)
1.320.20
Total shots
287
Shots on target
82
Shots off target
124
Blocked shots
81
Shots inside the box
214
Shots outside the box
73
Hit the woodwork
20
Headed goals
10
Big chances
10
Corner kicks
112
Touches in opposition box
497
Accurate through passes
00
Offsides
12
Free kicks
157
Passes
83% (423/511)61% (117/193)
Long passes
71% (40/56)36% (18/50)
Passes in final third
74% (163/219)49% (18/37)
Crosses
29% (15/51)13% (1/8)
Expected assists (xA)
1.410.14
Throw ins
2820
Fouls
715
Tackles
60% (9/15)88% (14/16)
Duels won
5447
Clearances
1260
Interceptions
811
Errors leading to shot
00
Errors leading to goal
00
Goalkeeper saves
24
xGOT faced
0.201.32
Goals prevented
0.20-0.68

Key Moments

Here there are
  • 1st Half (0 - 0)
  • 16', Lomonaco K. 🟨,
  • 2nd Half (2 - 0)
  • 46', Moyano S. , Martinez F. ,
  • 57', Tijanovich H. , Cravero T. ,
  • 61', Millan L. , Cabral L. ,
  • 63', Barrera D. 🟨,
  • 67', Barrera D. , Marchi L. ,
  • 71', Godoy L. , Arias S. ,
  • 71', Pussetto I. , Montiel S. ,
  • 74', Gonzalez L. , Gomez J. ,
  • 74', Vera M. , Laprida A. ,
  • 89', 1 - 0, Avalos G. , Arias S. (A),
  • 90+1', Abaldo M. , Rodrigo Fernandez ,
  • 90+5', 2 - 0, Marcone I. , Malcorra I. (A),

Highlights

Chances of winning


Independiente
58.6%
Draw
28.3%
Central Córdoba
13.1%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)
58.8% 27.3% 13.9%

Our Initial ML Estimation

60.9% 26.4% 13.4%


Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

  • Independiente has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-0.2%)
  • Central Córdoba has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-0.8%)
  • ML Model estimates a higher probability for Independiente than the current prediction. (+2.3%)
  • ML Model estimates a higher probability for Central Córdoba than the current prediction. (+0.3%)
  • Independiente - Central Córdoba Odds

    1 X 2 Marga
    Avarage Now
    (Initially)
    1.62
    (1.58)
    3.34
    (3.4)
    6.92
    (6.69)
    6.2%
    (7.7%)

    • The most likely Over/Under: 1.75
    What is the prediction for Independiente - Central Córdoba?
  • Users Predictions: 4 users predict this event. Independiente will win (votes: 2 - 50%). It will Tie (votes: 2 - 50%).
  • High ROI Users Predictions (ROI>2%): 1 high ROI users predict this event. Tie (votes: 1 - 100%).
  • The most likely score by Bookmakers is 1:0.
  • Preview Facts
    • A meeting between a mid-table team and the outsider will take place in this match (ranked 7 in the zone Promotion ~ Liga Profesional (Apertura ~ Play Offs: 1/8~finals) and 12).
    • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Independiente won 3.
    • Both teams are showing inconsistent performances lately.
    • Central Córdoba may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
    • Recently, Central Córdoba has had a series of home games.
    • In this match, Independiente is the obvious favorite.
    • There will not play in Independiente: Montiel S. (Injury) Valdez S. (Red Card)
    • There will not play in Central Córdoba: Casermeiro Y. (Inactive) Juarez F. (Knee Injury) Varaldo L. (Inactive)
    • There are questionable in Central Córdoba: Gonzalez L. (Injury)
    • In the last 9 head-to-head matches, Independiente won 5 matches, drew 2 matches, lost 2 matches, and goals 10:4. (average 1.1:0.4).
    • Including home matches between the teams, Independiente won 3 matches, drew 2 matches, lost 1 match, and goals 8:3. (average 1.3:0.5).
    Latest results of Independiente
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    Apertura

    Group A
    PlWDLDiffPts
    1Velez Sarsfield1164112:6622
    2Defensa y Justicia1147015:8719
    3Lanus1053216:12418
    4Estudiantes L.P105329:5418
    5Talleres Cordoba1153312:10218
    6Boca Juniors1145213:7617
    7Union de Santa Fe1144316:12416
    8Independiente1135317:15214
    9Platense113536:7-114
    10San Lorenzo1034310:11-113
    11Central Cordoba103345:7-212
    12Instituto1132611:15-411
    13Gimnasia Mendoza112366:13-79
    14Dep. Riestra100642:6-46
    15Newells Old Boys111377:22-156


    Group B
    PlWDLDiffPts
    1Ind. Rivadavia1172218:12623
    2River Plate1162314:9520
    3Belgrano1154212:9319
    4Racing Club1153315:10518
    5Rosario Central1153312:9318
    6Tigre1145216:10617
    7Barracas Central1043310:9115
    8Argentinos Jrs93516:4214
    9Gimnasia L.P1142513:15-214
    10Huracan103439:9013
    11Banfield1141612:13-113
    12Sarmiento Junin114168:11-313
    13Atl. Tucuman1123612:16-49
    14Aldosivi100553:11-85
    15Estudiantes Rio Cuarto111193:17-144

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