Central Cordoba vs Gimnasia Prediction 23 January 2026
📢 What can we expect from the clash between Central Cordoba and Gimnasia y Esgrima Mendoza in the opening round of the Primera? The start of the season is a crucial time when every team aims to kick off with a positive result and lay the groundwork for a successful campaign. Central Cordoba will look to capitalize on their home advantage and their status as the more seasoned Primera side. For Gimnasia y Esgrima Mendoza, this marks their first match after promotion, and the visitors are likely to approach the game with maximum caution.
Head-to-Head
📊 Central Cordoba and Gimnasia y Esgrima Mendoza have officially faced each other only twice in the last 10 years. Their most recent encounter took place on 09 February 2019 at Gimnasia y Esgrima Mendoza's home ground, ending in a 2-0 victory.
Head-to-head statistics Central Cordoba - Gimnasia

Central Cordoba Team Overview
The team's most recent official match took place on as part of the Primera Division tournament (home team - Central Cordoba, away team - Estudiantes de La Plata). The match concluded with a scoreline of 0:1.
Here's the game statistics (Central Cordoba vs Estudiantes de La Plata):
- ball possession: 63% vs 37%;
- corner kicks: 7 vs 4;
- fouls: 10 vs 9;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 2;
- shots on target: 1 vs 3.
Central Cordoba delivered a relatively decent performance towards the end of last season. Their form, consisting of one win, three draws, and one loss, indicates a moderate level of consistency. The "Railroaders" favor a well-organized defensive strategy with infrequent offensive forays, as reflected in their average of just 0.9 goals per match.
Match Results: Central Cordoba

Gimnasia Y Esgrima Mendoza Team Overview
The away team played their last official match on as part of the Primera B Nacional tournament (home team - Deportivo Madryn, away - Gimnasia Y Esgrima Mendoza). The match ended with a score of 1:1.
Here are the game statistics (Gimnasia Y Esgrima Mendoza vs Deportivo Madryn):
- ball possession: 56% vs 44%;
- corner kicks: 6 vs 6;
- yellow cards: 4 vs 2;
- shots on target: 4 vs 2.
Gimnasia y Esgrima Mendoza are showing more confident form, having secured three wins and suffered just one defeat in their last five matches. The team is renowned for their ability to execute swift counterattacks and adhere to an aggressive style of play. They average around 0.9 goals per match while conceding approximately the same amount (0.8), which leaves them vulnerable against well-organized opponent attacks.
Match Results: Gimnasia Y Esgrima Mendoza
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 2;
- home team wins - 1, away team wins - 1, draws - 0.
Statistics: Central Cordoba vs Gimnasia Y Esgrima Mendoza
- matches played in the tournament: 0 vs 0;
- wins: 0 vs 0;
- win percentage: 0% vs 0%;
- losses: 0 vs 0;
- draws: 0 vs 0.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 3 vs 5;
- losses: 2 vs 3;
- draws: 5 vs 2.
- Central Cordoba have not lost in 7 of last 8 games (Primera Division).
- Gimnasia Y Esgrima Mendoza have not won in last 6 away games.
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- the home team scores on average - 0.5, the guests - 1;
- average over/under goals in head-to-head matches - 1.5;
- both teams scored: overall - 0; at the home team's field - 0.
- Under 2.5 goals scored in last 17 Gimnasia Y Esgrima Mendoza away games.
- Under 2.5 goals scored in 15 of last 16 Gimnasia Y Esgrima Mendoza games.
Prediction on corners
- Over 8.5 corners in 7 of last 8 Gimnasia Y Esgrima Mendoza games.
- Over 8.5 corners in last 5 Gimnasia Y Esgrima Mendoza away games.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 2;
- both teams scored all-time - 0 times;
- on the home team’s field - 0 times.
Correct score prediction
- Gimnasia Y Esgrima Mendoza drew 1:1 in 3 of last 4 away games.
Editor's Prediction
Central Cordoba enter the match as favorites, given their opponents have just been promoted from a lower division and are unlikely to take risks from the start. Gimnasia y Esgrima Mendoza are expected to focus on a solid defense, aiming to snatch points through discipline and a defensive approach. This scenario aligns well with the visitors' general style, as their matches rarely produce high scores: in 15 of their last 16 games, no more than two goals were scored. Under these circumstances, the option of under 2.5 goals seems a reasonable prediction.