Rosario Central has built a clear superiority over rivals Newell's Old Boys in the Rosario derby since returning to the top flight. The canalla team prepares for the next clash this Sunday, September 6th at the Gigante de Arroyito, according to data published by espndeportes.espn.com.
How has the dominance since 2013 unfolded?
The turning point came on Saturday, October 19, 2013. That day, Rosario Central, managed by Miguel Ángel Russo, returned to the Primera División and beat Newell's 2-1. Alejandro Donatti and Hernán Lencina scored for the canalla, while Maxi Rodríguez got a consolation for la lepra. That victory started a streak that changed the derby's history.
Since that match, the balance has been overwhelming. This means the canalla has 15 more wins than its rival in this period. The last time both teams were level in the top-tier head-to-head record was July 27, 1970, after a 1-1 draw at Parque.
What is the overall head-to-head record?
The broader picture also favors Rosario Central. In the 179 derbies played in Primera División throughout history, the canalla has 57 wins to Newell's 45, with 77 draws. Two matches were awarded as losses for both clubs. Expanding the scope to all official competitions organized by the AFA, including national and international cups, the number rises to 197 meetings.
In that global tally, Rosario Central has 67 victories, Newell's 46, and there are 82 draws. Two other matches were declared losses for both. The supremacy holds even in the Rosario league history, where 279 matches have been played. There, the canalla leads with 99 wins against 77, with 101 draws and, again, two voided games.
What is the context for the upcoming derby?
Rosario Central faces the derby after a tough patch in the 2026 Liga Profesional. The team sits seventh with 11 points, from 3 wins, 2 draws, and 2 losses in 7 matches. Their last result was a 1-2 defeat to Gimnasia La Plata on August 29th.
Recent form shows 1 win, 2 draws, and 2 losses in the last five games, with two consecutive defeats. In attack and defense, the canalla has scored 8 goals and conceded 7, for a +1 goal difference. In the title race, they trail leaders Argentinos Juniors by 5 points. Fans can follow the team's progress on our stats page and check the league standings.
When and where is the next match?
The venue will be the Gigante de Arroyito stadium, Rosario Central's fortress. The live broadcast will be on ESPN Premium.
This match is a key opportunity for Rosario Central to correct its course this season and maintain its recent historical dominance over its city rival. The full squad for this challenge is available on our squad listing. The encounter promises high tension in a rivalry that has been markedly favorable to the canalla over the last decade.
