Belgrano vs Rosario Central prediction: team news, lineups, expert analysis
Liga Profesional Argentina
In the first round of the Argentine Primera Clausura on July 24, 2026, Belgrano and Rosario Central will face each other. The hosts will try to claim victory here.
Belgrano vs Rosario Central: Team News and Expert Analysis
The club from Cordoba finished only 20th in last year's Primera. But they managed an incredible breakthrough in the Apertura. Initially, they collected 26 points in sixteen matches—only the fifth-best result in their group. Then, they knocked out all their opponents, including River Plate in the final (3-2, despite trailing until the 85th minute)—securing the coveted trophy! Afterwards, they eliminated Gimnasia de Jujuy in the cup via penalties.
The team from Rosario collected 66 points in 2025, which was the highest tally. In the new campaign, they earned 28 points and finished fourth in the same group. However, they lost 0-1 in the playoffs to River Plate. The spring ended with a 0-3 cup defeat to Estudiantes. On the other hand, the Argentinians advanced to the playoffs in the Copa Libertadores.
The first part of the season's winner wasn't particularly impressive in terms of stats: only 1.2 goals scored per match and 0.8 conceded. Di Maria and his teammates averaged 1.32 goals scored and exactly one goal conceded per game.
Previous Matches: Belgrano vs Rosario Central
After seven winless games, Belgrano won 2-1 in January, and that was away from home.
The pair is now considered almost equal—guests are even given a slight advantage. This makes betting on the home side with a "0" handicap (odds – 1.90) even more appealing.
Belgrano vs Rosario Central: Key Stats and Trends
- Belgrano have won four of their last six matches
- 40% of Belgrano's matches end with both teams scoring, and the average total goals per match is 2.0
- Rosario Central have lost three of their last four matches
- 63% of Rosario Central's matches end with both teams scoring, and the average total goals per match is 2.32
Belgrano vs Rosario Central: Probable Starting Lineups
Belgrano play in a 1-4-4-2 formation (probable lineup): Cardozo - Sporle, Maldonado, Morales, Falcon - Velazquez, Longo, Sanchez, Rigoni - Zelarayan, Passerini
Rosario Central play in a 1-4-2-2-2 formation (probable lineup): Ledesma - Sandes, Avila, Mallo, Coronel - Pizarro, Ibarra - Di Maria, Fernandez - Veliz, Copetti
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