Central Norte vs Defensores De Belgrano: prediction and stats
Primera NacionalRegular Season - 30Kick-off on September 12, 2026 at 08:00 PM (UTC)Estadio Dr. Luis Güemes, Salta, Provincia de Salta
The Footlab model makes Central Norte the favourite at 43%, against 32% for a draw and 25% for Defensores De Belgrano. The most likely score is 1-0.
This model is measured at 53.9% 1X2 accuracy on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy
Probabilities recomputed on Aug 26, 2026. The full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.
Who will win Central Norte vs Defensores De Belgrano?
A very open match: only 13 Elo points separate Central Norte (1,696) and Defensores De Belgrano (1,708).
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Central Norte have 4 wins, 6 draws and 5 defeats; Defensores De Belgrano have 2, 6 and 7.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 23, 2026 | CA Estudiantes(home) | 2-1 | Primera Nacional |
| Aug 16, 2026 | Gimnasia Y Tiro(home) | 0-0 | Primera Nacional |
| Aug 10, 2026 | All Boys(away) | 1-1 | Primera Nacional |
| Aug 2, 2026 | Los Andes(home) | 1-0 | Primera Nacional |
| Jul 26, 2026 | Godoy Cruz(away) | 1-2 | Primera Nacional |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 2026 | Almirante Brown(home) | 0-2 | Primera Nacional |
| Aug 14, 2026 | Atletico DE Rafaela(away) | 0-0 | Primera Nacional |
| Aug 9, 2026 | Atletico Mitre(away) | 1-2 | Primera Nacional |
| Aug 1, 2026 | CA Estudiantes(home) | 1-1 | Primera Nacional |
| Jul 26, 2026 | All Boys(away) | 0-0 | Primera Nacional |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 3 meetings: 1 Central Norte win(s), 1 draw(s), 1 Defensores De Belgrano win(s).
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| May 2, 2026 | Defensores De Belgrano 1-1 Central Norte | Primera Nacional |
| Sep 27, 2025 | Defensores De Belgrano 2-0 Central Norte | Primera Nacional |
| May 25, 2025 | Central Norte 2-1 Defensores De Belgrano | Primera Nacional |
Last archived meeting: Defensores De Belgrano vs Central Norte on May 2, 2026
How many goals should we expect?
Central Norte score 0.9 and concede 1.2 goals per match over their last 15; Defensores De Belgrano score 0.5 and concede 1.0. The model gives a 31% probability of over 2.5 goals and 38% for both teams to score.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Norte | 0.9 | 1.2 | 4 | 9/15 | 6/15 |
| Defensores De Belgrano | 0.5 | 1.0 | 5 | 5/15 | 4/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
Central Norte sit 13th in Primera Nacional (27 points from 25 matches) and Defensores De Belgrano sit 15th (26 points from 25 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | Central Norte | 25 | 6 | 9 | 10 | 17 | 25 | 27 |
| 15 | Defensores De Belgrano | 25 | 5 | 11 | 9 | 16 | 23 | 26 |
Verdict, probable XI and verified absences
The full match card recomputes this prediction continuously until kick-off: multi-market verdict, player-by-player probable XI and web-verified absences.
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How does Footlab compute this prediction?
The model combines both teams' Elo ratings (anchored by competition pool), their recent form weighted by opponent strength, home advantage and a Poisson matrix for scorelines. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy
Frequently asked questions
- Who is the favourite for Central Norte vs Defensores De Belgrano?
- The Footlab model makes Central Norte the favourite at 43%, against 32% for a draw and 25% for Defensores De Belgrano.
- Where and when is Central Norte vs Defensores De Belgrano played?
- Central Norte vs Defensores De Belgrano is played on September 12, 2026 at 08:00 PM (UTC) at Estadio Dr. Luis Güemes, in the Primera Nacional.
- Will there be over 2.5 goals?
- The Footlab model gives a 31% probability of at least three goals in this match.
- How reliable is this prediction?
- The Footlab model is measured at 53.9% correct 1X2 outcomes on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. The breakdown by competition and Elo gap is published on the accuracy page.
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