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%).
  • Verified Performance Core (Selected Experts): 1 Selected Experts 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
    Latest results of Central Córdoba
    Argentinian Liga Profesional Table
    Apertura

    Group A
    PlWDLDiffPts
    1Estudiantes L.P1373316:7924
    2Velez Sarsfield1264214:9522
    3Boca Juniors1356215:8721
    4Union de Santa Fe1354419:14519
    5Defensa y Justicia1247115:10519
    6Lanus1254317:14319
    7Independiente1346319:16318
    8Talleres Cordoba1253412:11118
    9San Lorenzo1346312:12018
    10Instituto1352614:15-117
    11Platense133737:8-116
    12Gimnasia Mendoza1334610:16-613
    13Central Cordoba123366:15-912
    14Newells Old Boys1324710:23-1310
    15Dep. Riestra130763:10-77


    Group B
    PlWDLDiffPts
    1Ind. Rivadavia ✔ 1392223:131029
    2River Plate1272317:9823
    3Argentinos Jrs1365214:10423
    4Belgrano1364313:12122
    5Rosario Central1363415:13221
    6Huracan1355315:10520
    7Barracas Central1354413:12119
    8Tigre1346316:12418
    9Racing Club1253415:11418
    10Sarmiento Junin1251610:12-216
    11Gimnasia L.P1242613:18-514
    12Banfield1241714:16-213
    13Atl. Tucuman1324713:18-510
    14Aldosivi130673:14-116
    15Estudiantes Rio Cuarto1312104:19-155

          Promotion ~ Liga Profesional (Apertura ~ Play Offs: 1/8~finals)

    Clinched Spots for Teams
    Ind. Rivadavia is Qualified for Liga Profesional (Apertura ~ Play Offs 1/8~finals)