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:
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 Argentina | ESPN Premium |
 Mexico | Fanatiz |
 Usa | Fanatiz |
 Venezuela | Inter |
 World | TyC Sports Internacional |
Match Stats
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| Expected goals (xG) |
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| 1.41 | 0.31 |
| Ball possession |
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| 74% | 26% |
| Total shots |
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| 28 | 7 |
| Shots on target |
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| 8 | 2 |
| Big chances |
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| 1 | 0 |
| Corner kicks |
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| 11 | 2 |
| Passes |
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| 83% (423/511) | 61% (117/193) |
| Yellow cards |
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| 1 | 1 |
| Expected goals (xG) |
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| 1.41 | 0.31 |
| xG on target (xGOT) |
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| 1.32 | 0.20 |
| Total shots |
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| 28 | 7 |
| Shots on target |
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| 8 | 2 |
| Shots off target |
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| 12 | 4 |
| Blocked shots |
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| 8 | 1 |
| Shots inside the box |
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| 21 | 4 |
| Shots outside the box |
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| 7 | 3 |
| Hit the woodwork |
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| 2 | 0 |
| Headed goals |
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| 1 | 0 |
| Big chances |
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| 1 | 0 |
| Corner kicks |
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| 11 | 2 |
| Touches in opposition box |
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| 49 | 7 |
| Accurate through passes |
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| 0 | 0 |
| Offsides |
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| 1 | 2 |
| Free kicks |
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| 15 | 7 |
| Passes |
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| 83% (423/511) | 61% (117/193) |
| Long passes |
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| 71% (40/56) | 36% (18/50) |
| Passes in final third |
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| 74% (163/219) | 49% (18/37) |
| Crosses |
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| 29% (15/51) | 13% (1/8) |
| Expected assists (xA) |
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| 1.41 | 0.14 |
| Throw ins |
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| 28 | 20 |
| Fouls |
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| 7 | 15 |
| Tackles |
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| 60% (9/15) | 88% (14/16) |
| Duels won |
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| 54 | 47 |
| Clearances |
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| 12 | 60 |
| Interceptions |
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| 8 | 11 |
| Errors leading to shot |
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| 0 | 0 |
| Errors leading to goal |
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| 0 | 0 |
| Goalkeeper saves |
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| 2 | 4 |
| xGOT faced |
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| 0.20 | 1.32 |
| Goals prevented |
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| 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),
Chances of winning
Independiente
58.6% | Draw
28.3% | Central Córdoba
13.1% |
Initial Probability
(when we started the analysis)
Our Initial ML Estimation
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
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X |
2 |
Marga |
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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).
How many head-to-head matches has Independiente won against Central Córdoba?
Independiente has won of their last 0 head-to-head matches.
How many head-to-head matches has Central Córdoba won against Independiente?
Central Córdoba has won of their last 0 head-to-head matches.
What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
The latest head-to-head matches between Independiente - Central Córdoba were as follows:
Latest results of Independiente
Latest results of Central Córdoba
Argentinian Liga Profesional Table
AperturaGroup A | | Pl | W | D | L | | Diff | Pts |
| 1 | Estudiantes L.P. ✔ | 16 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 19:7 | 12 | 31 |
| 2 | Boca Juniors ✔ | 16 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 22:9 | 13 | 30 |
| 3 | Velez Sarsfield ✔ | 15 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 17:11 | 6 | 27 |
| 4 | Talleres Cordoba ✔ | 16 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 17:13 | 4 | 26 |
| 5 | Independiente ✔ | 16 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 24:20 | 4 | 24 |
| 6 | Lanus ✔ | 16 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 18:15 | 3 | 24 |
| 7 | San Lorenzo ✔ | 16 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 14:14 | 0 | 22 |
| 8 | Union de Santa Fe | 16 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 24:20 | 4 | 21 |
| 9 | Defensa y Justicia | 15 | 4 | 7 | 4 | 17:19 | -2 | 19 |
| 10 | Instituto | 15 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 15:17 | -2 | 18 |
| 11 | Platense | 16 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 10:15 | -5 | 16 |
| 12 | Gimnasia Mendoza | 15 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 12:21 | -9 | 16 |
| 13 | Central Cordoba | 16 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 11:21 | -10 | 16 |
| 14 | Newells Old Boys | 15 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 14:26 | -12 | 14 |
| 15 | Dep. Riestra | 16 | 1 | 8 | 7 | 5:12 | -7 | 11 |
Group B | | Pl | W | D | L | | Diff | Pts |
| 1 | Ind. Rivadavia ✔ | 16 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 29:15 | 14 | 34 |
| 2 | River Plate ✔ | 15 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 22:11 | 11 | 29 |
| 3 | Argentinos Jrs ✔ | 15 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 17:11 | 6 | 29 |
| 4 | Rosario Central ✔ | 15 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 19:15 | 4 | 27 |
| 5 | Belgrano ✔ | 15 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 13:13 | 0 | 23 |
| 6 | Gimnasia L.P. ✔ | 15 | 7 | 2 | 6 | 17:19 | -2 | 23 |
| 7 | Huracan | 15 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 17:13 | 4 | 21 |
| 8 | Barracas Central | 16 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 15:15 | 0 | 21 |
| 9 | Racing Club | 15 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 17:15 | 2 | 20 |
| 10 | Tigre | 15 | 4 | 7 | 4 | 17:14 | 3 | 19 |
| 11 | Sarmiento Junin | 15 | 6 | 1 | 8 | 13:16 | -3 | 19 |
| 12 | Banfield | 16 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 17:19 | -2 | 18 |
| 13 | Atl. Tucuman | 15 | 2 | 5 | 8 | 14:20 | -6 | 11 |
| 14 | Aldosivi | 16 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 6:19 | -13 | 8 |
| 15 | Estudiantes Rio Cuarto | 15 | 1 | 2 | 12 | 5:22 | -17 | 5 |
Promotion ~ Liga Profesional (Apertura ~ Play Offs: 1/8~finals)
Clinched Spots for Teams
Estudiantes L.P. is Qualified for Liga Profesional (Apertura ~ Play Offs 1/8~finals)
Boca Juniors is Qualified for Liga Profesional (Apertura ~ Play Offs 1/8~finals)
Velez Sarsfield is Qualified for Liga Profesional (Apertura ~ Play Offs 1/8~finals)
Talleres Cordoba is Qualified for Liga Profesional (Apertura ~ Play Offs 1/8~finals)
Independiente is Qualified for Liga Profesional (Apertura ~ Play Offs 1/8~finals)
Lanus is Qualified for Liga Profesional (Apertura ~ Play Offs 1/8~finals)
San Lorenzo is Qualified for Liga Profesional (Apertura ~ Play Offs 1/8~finals)
Ind. Rivadavia is Qualified for Liga Profesional (Apertura ~ Play Offs 1/8~finals)
River Plate is Qualified for Liga Profesional (Apertura ~ Play Offs 1/8~finals)
Argentinos Jrs is Qualified for Liga Profesional (Apertura ~ Play Offs 1/8~finals)
Rosario Central is Qualified for Liga Profesional (Apertura ~ Play Offs 1/8~finals)
Belgrano is Qualified for Liga Profesional (Apertura ~ Play Offs 1/8~finals)
Gimnasia L.P. is Qualified for Liga Profesional (Apertura ~ Play Offs 1/8~finals)
