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Two of the Clausura’s most struggling sides meet at the Estadio Mario Alberto Kempes in what is essentially a six-pointer near the bottom of the table. Talleres sit 29th with just 4 points from 6 games, one place and two points above Central Cordoba. Jorge Sampaoli’s side has been leaking goals freely, conceding 12 in those 6 matches, yet they carry the home advantage and a bookmakers’ implied probability of 56%. One sharp angle: these two sides last met in the Apertura earlier this season, and Central Cordoba walked away with a 2-0 win as heavy underdogs at 34%.
For Talleres, Rick Lima leads the attack with 2 goals and 17 total shots across the last five matches, making him the most active forward in the squad. In midfield, Franco Cristaldo has contributed a goal and covers significant ground with 187 passes, acting as the creative link between the lines. Central Cordoba’s lineup data is unavailable for this window, which makes their selection harder to predict, though Jeff Strasser has consistently deployed a 4-2-3-1 shape.
Hot stat: Talleres have conceded 3 goals or more in three of their last five matches, including back-to-back 3-goal defeats against Gimnasia Mendoza and Lanus, suggesting serious defensive fragility heading into this home fixture.
| 🏆 Tournament: | Argentine Primera Division 2026, Clausura |
| 🏟 Venue: | Estadio Mario Alberto Kempes, Cordoba |
| 🗓️ Date: | 30.08.2026 |
| ⏰ Time: | 02:30 CEST |
Talleres Cordoba vs Central Cordoba Prediction
Talleres are heavy favorites on paper, yet their recent form is genuinely poor: one win in the last five, with three defeats and a -4 goal difference in the Clausura. Central Cordoba are not in great shape either, losing four of six, but they beat Talleres 2-0 just weeks ago in the Apertura. The bookmakers’ line of around 1.68 for Talleres feels tight given this context.
Talleres have committed 51 fouls and collected 13 yellow cards across their last five matches, averaging over 10 fouls per game. This aggressive defensive tendency, combined with 54 free kicks conceded, hands set-piece opportunities to the opposition regularly. Central Cordoba, based on their 4-2-3-1 structure, are a disciplined defensive unit that won 2-1 against Union de Santa Fe and 1-0 against San Lorenzo recently, showing they can grind results. The value sits with goals being scored at both ends rather than a dominant Talleres win.
- We predict Both Teams to Score: Yes as the best value play. Talleres have scored in four of their last five but concede freely. Central Cordoba have shown they can find the net in competitive away settings.
- We predict Over 2.5 Goals given Talleres’ defensive record of 12 goals conceded in 6 Clausura games and their attacking output of 8 goals in the last 5 matches.
- We predict Talleres Cordoba to Win as the primary outcome, backed by home advantage and Sampaoli’s squad depth, though the margin is likely narrow.
| 🔥Hot Tip: | Both Teams to Score – Yes |
| ⚽Total Goals: | Over 2.5 |
| 💥Both Teams To Score: | Yes |
| 🎯Total Corners: | Over 7.5 |
Team Analysis
Talleres Cordoba’s last five matches paint a picture of a side with attacking intent but a porous backline. They opened with a 1-3 defeat against Velez Sarsfield, then beat Platense 4-0, before losing 0-3 to Lanus and 1-3 to Gimnasia Mendoza. Their most recent outing was a 2-2 draw against Rosario Central. That draw came against a side rated 93rd in the world, so it represents a reasonable result, yet Talleres still failed to hold a lead. Sampaoli’s men have scored 8 goals in five games but conceded 12, which is the core problem. Federico Fattori’s 8 fouls in 5 games and Valentin Fascendini’s 6 fouls reflect a midfield that is often overworked.
Central Cordoba’s recent run shows more defensive solidity than Talleres, even if results have been mixed. They beat San Lorenzo 1-0 and Union de Santa Fe 2-1, sandwiched around a 0-2 defeat to Atletico Tucuman and a 0-1 loss to Instituto de Córdoba. Their most recent match was a 1-2 defeat against Tigre. Three losses in five is not encouraging, but two of those came against sides ranked in the top half of the table. Jeff Strasser’s team has kept clean sheets and ground out wins against lower-ranked opposition, which is the pattern they will try to replicate here.
Most Recent Head-to-Head Matches
| Statistic | Talleres Cordoba | Central Cordoba |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | 2 |
🚨Check out our dedicated Talleres Cordoba vs Central Cordoba stats page for more info.
Pre-game Odds and Win Probability: Talleres Cordoba the Favourite
- Moneyline Talleres Cordoba 1.69 | Central Cordoba 5.20
- Draw 3.40
- Over/Under Over 2.5 – | Under 2.5 –
- BTTS (both teams to score) Yes – | No –
The 1.69 on Talleres is short for a team sitting 29th with one win in six Clausura games. Central Cordoba at 5.20 carries genuine value given the head-to-head result from earlier this season. The draw at 3.40 is fair given how evenly matched these sides have been in practice. Pinnacle’s 1.72 is the best available on Talleres for those who still want the home side, and the 5.42 on Central Cordoba at Pinnacle offers the most return for the upset.
Central Cordoba. Source: Official Facebook
Possible Starting Lineups
Talleres Cordoba Possible Starting Eleven
- GK: Luis Unsain
- DF: Santiago Fernández, Federico Fattori, Valentin Fascendini, Augusto Schott
- MF: Matias Galarza, Franco Cristaldo, Giovanni Baroni
- FW: Valentín Dávila, Rick Lima, Valentin Depietri
Sampaoli’s preferred 4-2-3-1 sees Luis Unsain in goal, who made 30 saves across five matches and is clearly the busiest goalkeeper in the squad. The back four picks itself given appearances, with Santiago Fernández offering an attacking threat from right back after scoring once from defense. Galarza and Cristaldo anchor the midfield with combined discipline and creativity. Rick Lima leads the line with the most shots and goals in the squad, while Depietri provides support with 2 goals of his own. Dávila adds width and pressing from the right.
Central Cordoba Possible Starting Eleven
Central Cordoba’s player-level data is unavailable for this window, so a confirmed lineup cannot be projected. Strasser has consistently used a 4-2-3-1 shape across recent matches, prioritizing defensive compactness and transitions.
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Talleres. Source: Official Facebook
TipsGG Match Prediction
This is a basement battle between two sides that have badly underperformed in the Clausura. Talleres hold home advantage and have the more recognizable squad under Sampaoli, but their defensive numbers are alarming: 12 goals conceded in 6 games, 51 fouls in the last five, and a goalkeeper who has been forced into 30 saves. Central Cordoba beat them 2-0 as underdogs in the Apertura and have shown they can be organized and clinical in short bursts.
We predict a narrow Talleres win, but the best value in this match lies in both teams scoring. Talleres’ leaky defense and Central Cordoba’s ability to score against mid-table sides makes a clean sheet for either team unlikely. Over 2.5 goals at around 3.40 draw odds also deserves consideration for those who want a hedge on the result. To be honest, backing Talleres at 1.69 with their current defensive record feels like accepting unnecessary risk for minimal reward.
