Independiente vs Central Córdoba Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 28 Feb 2026

Primera División Betting Preview: Independiente vs Central Córdoba

Independiente go head-to-head with Central Córdoba, with kick-off set for 18:00 on Saturday 28 February.

We believe that Independiente will get the better of Central Córdoba and the favourites are excellent value at -172. The Full-Time Result odds look really attractive and we’re confident of landing a return here.

Independiente drew on the road in their last game. A 1-1 scoreline was played out against Gimnasia Mendoza. Los Diablos Rojos managed three shots on target and had 50% possession, with Ignacio Malcorra being the goalscorer.

Central Córdoba have back-to-back Primera División defeats on the road. Their previous league game was at home where they claimed a 2-0 victory against Talleres. The Santiago del Estero side had just 38% possession and totalled three shots on goal, with Diego Barrera and Michael Santos on the scoresheet.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Independiente have not lost any of the past three games against Central. In the last clash, Independiente bagged a 2-0 victory as the home side. The 6 past H2H meetings have involved three Independiente victories, one draw and two Central wins.

Primera División		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
11	Independiente	7	2	4	1	9	7	2	9:7	10
22	Central Córdoba	7	2	2	3	3	4	-1	3:4	8

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Independiente have 5 wins, 1 loss and 4 draws, averaging 1.4 goals from 7.5 attempts and 3.3 shots on goal. Gustavo Quinteros' team have averaged 53.3% possession and 5.4 corners per game, conceding 0.7 goals and 4.0 corners from 6.9 attempts and 3.2 shots on goal.

Top goalscorer is Gabriel Avalos on 5 goals, while Matias Abaldo has bagged 3 and Santiago Gabriel Montiel 2. Gabriel Avalos has made the most assists with 3.

Central have won 3, lost 4 and drawn 3, with an average of 3.0 shots on goal, 6.3 attempts and 0.6 goals. El Ferroviario average 43.2% possession, 3.6 corners awarded and 3.7 corners against, while 0.7 goals have been conceded from 7.4 attempts and 2.7 shots on goal.

Michael Santos is top of the team’s scoring charts with 2, while Diego Barrera, Lucas Varaldo, Jose Florentin and Leonardo Heredia have 1. Horacio Tijanovich, Alan Aguerre and Marco Iacobellis have clocked up 1 assists each in the previous 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Independiente predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Rodrigo Rey (GK), Leonardo Godoy, Juan Fedorco, Kevin Lomonaco, Facundo Zabala, Ivan Marcone, Rodrigo Fernández, Walter Mazzantti, Ignacio Malcorra, Matías Abaldo, Gabriel Ávalos.

Central Córdoba predicted lineup (3-5-2): Alan Aguerre (GK), Juan Pablo Pignani, Alejandro Maciel, Facundo Mansilla, Santiago Moyano, Marco Iacobellis, Matías Vera, Lucas González, Agustin Quiroga, Alan Daian Laprida, Michael Santos.

Independiente vs Central Córdoba Prediction & Betting Tips

Explore our top Independiente vs Central Córdoba betting tips, including a match prediction, correct score forecast, expected corners bet, player performance props and a bet builder ready to use.

Match Prediction

We’re confident with our selection of Independiente to land a victory, with odds of -172 looking really generous. We think they have the ability to claim a win in this Primera División game.

Team news is very useful and our football tipsters are keen to identify the players who are doubtful with injury. You’ll also find us studying the form guide, with lots of Primera División data available which provides a clear picture from the stats.

Key Independiente vs Central Córdoba league stats:

• Independiente have won 3 of their last 5 games at home.
• Central have lost their last 2 games on the road.

The best betting apps make it a 63.3% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. However, our tipsters research has found that the actual probability is closer to 70%. This bet can therefore be backed with confidence.

If you’re looking for bigger odds, check out Independiente on the Asian Handicap. You can potentially back them at -1 or even -1.5 if you’re expecting a comfortable win.

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Our Match Prediction

Independiente To Win @ -172 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Independiente 2 - 0 Central

We’ve got a correct score prediction which involves Independiente winning 2-0. Odds of +450 look appealing and we should get a run for our money here.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Iván Marcone To Score +850

Iván Marcone (Independiente) is available to find the net at +850. We’re happy to take this Anytime Goalscorer bet as there’s value in the odds that he finds the net at least once.

Latest Iván Marcone Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+850

First

+2200

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Corners Prediction

Central Over 2.5 Corners -159

In the past 5 Central matches, there’s been 4 occasions where they’ve covered the 2.5 corners line, while 8 of the last 10 Independiente games have seen over 2.5 corners conceded. We endorse betting on the -159 that Central successfully cover the line, with this Team Corners wager hopefully providing a return.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Independiente

Total

9.40 5.40 4.00

Home

7.90 4.80 3.10

Away

9.90 4.40 5.50

Central

Total

7.30 3.60 3.70

Home

7.20 4.10 3.10

Away

9.10 3.80 5.30

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 8.5

-127

Under 8.5

-111

Independiente Corners

Over 5.5

-109

Under 5.5

-132

Central Corners

Over 2.5

-156

Under 2.5

+110

Most Corners

1

-286

X

+700

2

+275

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Independiente vs Central Córdoba Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Favourites Independiente are regarded as the likeliest winners for this Primera División clash. The -172 about them triumphing means a 63% chance of coming out on top based on their current betting odds. If you want to back the outsider, Central Córdoba are available at +550.

Independiente are -135 if you take them on the Asian Handicap at -0.75. Stakes are split between -0.5 and -1 which means you need a 2+ goal win for a full payout. A one-goal victory means a return with half your stake and the other half refunded.

The Total Goals price implies that Under 2.5 is the most likely result in this contest. A different angle is going for a BTTS wager and there’s -182 available for Both Teams to Score No.

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Full-Time Result

1

-172

X

+265

2

+550

Half-Time Result

1

+120

X

+107

2

+525

Double Chance

1X

-909

12

-357

X2

+132

Draw No Bet

1

-588

2

+330

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.75

-135

2 Hcp +0.75

+104

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-179

Over 2.5

+135

Both Teams to Score

Yes

+125

No

-182

Favourite Gabriel Ávalos is +265 to be the First Goalscorer, while similar odds apply when it comes to him scoring the last goal.

Gabriel Ávalos (Independiente)

First

+120

Anytime

+265

Santiago Montiel (Independiente)

First

+320

Anytime

+650

Ignacio Pussetto (Independiente)

First

+320

Anytime

+700

Luciano Cabral (Independiente)

First

+500

Anytime

+1100

Ezequiel Naya (Central)

First

+510

Anytime

+1150

Ignacio Malcorra (Independiente)

First

+575

Anytime

+1300

Marco Iacobellis (Central)

First

+600

Anytime

+1400

Federico Mancuello (Independiente)

First

+650

Anytime

+1400

Lautaro Millán (Independiente)

First

+700

Anytime

+1600

Iván Marcone (Independiente)

First

+850

Anytime

+2200

Santiago Arias (Independiente)

First

+900

Anytime

+2000

Horacio Tijanovich (Central)

First

+900

Anytime

+2200

Sebastián Valdéz (Independiente)

First

+950

Anytime

+2200

Milton Valenzuela (Independiente)

First

+950

Anytime

+2200

Rodrigo Fernández (Independiente)

First

+1000

Anytime

+2200

Kevin Lomónaco (Independiente)

First

+1000

Anytime

+2200

Independiente vs Central Córdoba Lineups & Team News

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